Past Events - 2025
January - Sip 'n Share
Participants at this membership meeting got lots of inspiration from hearing about each other’s projects, with topics ranging from glass work, sewing and other fiber arts, painting, and ceramics to wood burning. natural sculptures and a novel about to be published.
February - Valentine’s Day Exchange
More than 20 AAA members reached inside colorful decorated bags to find a surprise gift ranging from stained glass to ceramics to paintings at the fun-filled Valentine’s exchange.
April - Painting with Cold Wax Workshop
AAA member Daniel Wise led a fascinating workshop on painting with cold wax. Combining the cold wax with acrylic paint yielded luminous and thickly textured paint that could be applied with spatulas and palette knives.
April- Spring Field Trip to Smithsonian Craft Show
A group of members were inspired by amazing crafts in all mediums at the Smithsonian Craft Show, then enjoyed lunch together at Zaytinya.
May- Membership Meeting at Bellevue Historic Plantation
Members gathered at historic Bellevue plantation in Accokeek, enjoying a tour of the landscaped grounds before sharing appetizers, wine, and their current artistic work. Highlights included ceramics, jewelry, paintings, a new novel, and an original song.
June - Shibori Workshop
Led by AAA cofounder Peggy Reichard, 10 AAA members explored this traditional Japanese dyeing technique to create their own unique fabrics and garments..
