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Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas

May 2 |

Thursday, May 2 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | 21+ 
All Materials Included

May portrait: African Penguin, in honor of Penguin-Palooza!!

Create your own work of art! Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com in person for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine and feathered masterpiece. In this course, designed for painters of all painting abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary bird, like a penguin. 

Prior to class, relax with friends and meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador! Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage and scrumptious bites,  available for purchase from Atria’s.

Please note: this event is for adults ages 21 and up. 

 

 

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