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

Thurs., October 16 | 5:30 - 8 pm | Members: $40; Non-Members: $45 | 21+

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October Portrait: Northern White-faced Owl, Apollo!

Who-o-o's big eyes are glowing orange?! 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 sp-OO-ky evening edition of Brushes & Birds! Grab your friends or plus one and create your very own BOO-tiful portrait using Maria's easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions. Before class, meet a National Aviary Animal Ambassador owl and purchase one (or two!) alcoholic beverages from our friends at Atria's Specialty Catering. Scrumptious light bites and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.  And don’t worry...no prior drawing skills are required; a tracer for easy design transfer will be provided. Painting of a Northern White-faced Owl in a pumpkin patch

2025 Brushes & Birds: Owl Edition portrait 

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

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October 16 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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