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There’s no better way to learn more about your favorite National Aviary birds or the birds in your backyard than from a National Aviary expert. The National Aviary offers a variety of engaging classes for people of all skill levels!

Steller's Sea Eagle taking a bath
Headshot of a Victoria Crowned Pigeon

Photo Credit: National Aviary Educator and Photographer Mike Faix

Brushes & Birds featuring Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas: Owl Edition

Thurs., October 17 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | All Materials Included | 21+ | Register Here

  • Brushes & Birds Details

    October Portrait: Eurasian Eagle-Owl!

    Who-o-o’s that with the bright orange eyes?! Kick off the National Aviary’s Owl-O-Ween festivities a few days early by joining Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasideas.com) for a special evening edition of Brushes and Birds: Eurasian Eagle-Owl! During this cheerful and boo-tiful portrait class designed for painters of all abilities, you will follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint your very own Eurasian Eagle-Owl portrait. Materials are included.

    Before class, relax with friends and meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador as you enjoy a glass of wine, beer, or delicious non-alcoholic beverage and scrumptious bites available for purchase from Atria’s Specialty Catering!

     

     

    Please note: National Aviary habitats will closed during the event.

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In cases of insufficient registration, the National Aviary reserves the right to cancel any program. Under these circumstances, you will receive a full refund. 

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