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

February 23 |

Sun., February 23 | 11 am – 1 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | National Aviary Admission Included 

February portrait: A Fabulous Flamingo, in honor of Flamingo Fest!

Did you know flamingoes get their iconic color from the food they eat? It’s true and now’s your chance to paint your very own iconic, pink work of art!

Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas; MariasIdeas.com for a creative and colorful class in painting your own fine and feathered masterpiece. In this course, designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved resident of the National Aviary: the American Flamingo. 

Open to participants 8 years and older. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a registered adult.

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