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

June 12 | 5:30 pm - 8 pm

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Thurs., June 12 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | 21+ | All Materials Included

June portrait: African Penguin!

Did you know penguins have a streamlined body that is tapered at both beak and tail? Paint your very own portrait of this aerodynamic waddling wonder! 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: the African Penguin!

Prior to class, relax with friends and meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador! Enjoy a glass of wine, beer, signature cocktail, 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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