I’ll be leading an Artist Trading Cards station at Mission Belonging’s 4th Annual Day of Belonging on September 19th — a fun, low-pressure way to make (and trade!) tiny works of art.
That recycling bin is full of your next journal. Come bind it.
Join mixed media artist Nerissa Alford at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center to turn recycled packaging into a handbound summer journal. Bring your own ephemera to make it personal. No experience needed.
Nerissa Alford is a board member of the DC Makers Guild — the nonprofit behind District Creates, DC’s all-local maker festival. Shop, make, learn, sip, and celebrate local craft on June 28 at the Bridge District.
That cardboard mailer isn’t trash. It’s your next keepsake. Join mixed media artist Nerissa Alford at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center to turn flat cardboard mailers into a beautiful shaped memory book. Bring a photo or ephemera to make it your own. No experience needed.
Your favorite flower, built from scraps. Come make it. Join mixed media artist Nerissa Alford at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center to turn scrap paper into a lush, frameable floral artwork on recycled canvas. No experience needed.
Experience art where you least expect it! Join us March 6-8, 2026 at 3130 Langston Blvd for a vibrant pop-up gallery featuring local visual art, live performances, and hands-on workshops. Part of a three-weekend takeover celebrating the Arlington creative community. Free gallery admission and workshops.
Experience art where you least expect it! Join us at 3130 Langston Blvd for a vibrant pop-up gallery featuring local visual art, live performances, and hands-on workshops. Part of a three-weekend takeover celebrating the Arlington creative community. Free gallery admission; workshop registration available.
