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Brushes & Birds: Beach Bag!

Thurs., June 11 | 5:30 – 8 pm | Members $40; Non-Members $45 | 21+
All materials included 

JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER VACATION! Paint your very own eco-friendly beach bag featuring adorable African Penguins!

Join Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria’s Ideas (mariasIdeas.com) for a creative, new twist on our fan-favorite painting class. Designed for painters of all ages and abilities, follow Maria’s step-by-step instructions to paint a portrait of a well-loved National Aviary resident, like our resident African Penguins.

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, which will be available for purchase from Atria's Specialty Catering.

Brushes & Birds: Beach Bag is open to participants 21+ years and older. No prior drawing skills necessary; a tracer will be provided! Please note: our immersive habitats will be CLOSED during this evening program. 

 

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June 11 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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