An Old Town North Success Story: Made in ALX/OTN is One Year Old!
This month, Made in ALX is celebrating its first year in Old Town North, in the retail arcade at the Gables, next to St. Elmo’s. Special discounts and several events are planned, so you can participate in the celebration.
Here are the events remaining after the date of our blog’s publication:
June 8, 7:00-8:30 PM: Soap Making Workshop; participants will be taught how to make cold process soap from scratch using organic oils, essential oils and natural colorants (with White Lily Shoppe), $75.00, for those aged 12+ https://www.madeinalx.com/product/soap-making-workshop/2802
June 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Lorien Hotel & Spa (1600 King Street) will host several Made in ALX makers at a pop-up featuring free bites, chances to win prizes, and more. Free, no registration required
June 17, 2:00-3:30 PM: Mommy/Daddy and Me Crafts is a beaded jewelry class for children ages 5 to 9 with an adult. $39.00 for child and adult (with Fire in Hand Jewelry); https://www.madeinalx.com/product/mommy-me-beaded-jewelry-class/2807
June 20, 6:00-8:00 PM: Book Release Party for Hazel Falls, Book 6 in the Old Town mystery series at Elaine’s Restaurant (208 Queen Street). Free, register at: https://www.madeinalx.com/product/hazel-falls-book-release-party/3005
June 24, 2:00-3:30 PM: Candle Making Workshop will teach you how to pour, mix and set your own soy wax, wood wick candles (with C&A Soy Candles).$55.00, for those aged 12+ https://www.madeinalx.com/product/candle-making-workshop/2995
Made in ALX is a collective of more than 40 Alexandria-based makers, creators and artists. The Made in ALX shop in Old Town North offers classes and workshops in addition to a wide variety of locally-made items from candles to honey, art, pet items, metalworks, home decor, books, and more. Check out their website at https://www.madeinalx.com/ and their Instagram at @madeinalxva
Unless otherwise noted, events and classes listed above will be held at the Made in ALX store/workshop location at 533 Montgomery Street. Free garage parking is available one block away at 530 First Street.