The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival will be held at Dulles Expo & Conference Center 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center, in Chantilly from 18 October to 20 October. The Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Chantilly features more than 300 of the nation’s most accomplished fine artists and craft designers offering their one-of-a-kind work in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, wood, metal, furniture, home accessories, photography, and fine art. Continue reading
The Torpedo Factory is one of the largest Art Centers in The United States
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Featuring 6 grand galleries, more than 80 studios, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archeology Museum, The Torpedo Factory Art Center can be found in Old Town Alexandria, near Union and kings Street and the Potomac River.
Over 160 artists produce and showcase their original work in the Art Canter. One can also shop excellent quality and unique artworks, such as Paintings, Print Making, Jewelry, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Sculpture and Photography. The Art League School teaches children ages 5 years and above, as well as those at least 18 years of age for adult classes.
6 Grand Galleries of the The Torpedo Factory Art Center are are made up of :
The Art League Gallery
The Target Gallery
Enamelists Gallery
Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery
Multiple Exposures Gallery for photographs
Scope Gallery for ceramics
Residents of Old Town Alexandria in North Virginia (which is the most sought after real estate) have access to The Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Lyceum and other shops and restaurants, all connected by King St. Trolley to the Washington Metro. Luxury condos surrounded by a central courtyard can be found at the Torpedo Factory Condominium Complex just right across the The Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Old Town’s waterfront is close to Founders Park
Walk the Potomac and marina at the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Alexandria Waterfront
A gentlemen draws a caricature of a lady at the waterfront
