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

October 17 |

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

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 & 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!

 

A Eurasian Eagle Owl

 

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

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