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Makers Mile

February 25, 2023 - February 26, 2023

Come out to Old Town Alexandria and spend some quality time with family and friends while practicing a new skill. Experience everything from paper and paint to fabric, yarn and more. Register now and we will reserve a collectible tote bag for you. With it, you can stop at each store to collect flair, visit a “make and take” station, dine, and shop!

Register and pick up your tote bag (which serves as your ticket at participating vendors), map, and schedule at The Lorien Hotel & Spa on February 25 (10am – 3pm) or February 26 (12pm – 2pm).

Click Here to Purchase Tickets!

Please take careful note that participating businesses offer workshops and sessions at varying days and times.

Participating Businesses

AR Workshop Alexandria: Make sure to stop by AR Workshop and get an introduction to their NEW Textured Art Technique! Come create your very own dimensional mini wood sign to take home! Crafters will get to choose from a variety of designs and paint colors. No previous art or crafting experience required.

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

The Art League: Mini Makers: FREE Art Activity for kids!

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Boxwood: We’re setting up shop with Annie Sloan® Chalk Paint®. Think spring colors and come get creative with us by designing your very own take-home piece of decor.

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Galactic Panther: Create & Take Home Your Own Masterpiece

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Joe Theismann’s Restaurant & Bar: Sbagliato Cocktail Class featuring La Marca Prosecco

Saturday: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Made in ALX: Join the Made in ALX makers for a free craft for kids ages 2 to 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday! Then, upgrade your dinner by making your own marinade or spice rub with recipes from Apothecary Spices from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm; 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Manes by Rachel Marie: Blow drying 101: Learn all the steps to giving yourself a salon quality blowout.

Sunday: 1:00pm

Pink & Brown Boutique: Making Friendship Bracelets

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Red Barn Mercantile: Spices are like the accessories to your favorite outfit. A baked chicken breast is fine, but the right spices create a flavorful experience. Join Cary Kelly of the food blog CaryintheKitchen and design bespoke spice blends to add delicious “accessories” to your everyday cooking. Cary will lead you through the art of combining flavors; where to buy great spices; and how to use your custom blend. Each participant will go home with a jar of custom spice.

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Salon deZEN: Video tutorials and a 10% coupon included in your tote bag at pick-up.

Ten Thousand Villages: Sowing for Spring! Start your spring planting with a fun animal planter. Purchase one of our handcrafted planters at 20% off and receive a succulent to plant in your new friend. Registration required. (Registration link will be provided after ticket purchase.)

Saturday: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Torpedo Factory Art Center: Watch a live 15-minute artist demonstration by professional artists.

Saturday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Sunday: 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Umbrella Dry Drinks: Join us to learn how to craft a signature spirit-free cocktail for adults (age 18+) or a specialty mocktail for kids with Umbrella Dry Drinks!

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm

Vermilion: Shrub 101: Come learn about shrubs, pick up a recipe to add to your collection, and take a sample of shrub to try at home.

Saturday: 11:00am – 4:00pm | Sunday: 12:00pm – 4:00pm

…and more to come!

Details

Start:
February 25, 2023
End:
February 26, 2023
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/old-town-alexandria-makers-mile-tickets-522966535987