Brushes and Birds

Thank you for your interest in the National Aviary's Brushes & Birds series. We have updated our registration portal for this event. Please click HERE for more information on each painting class and to register.

Flock to the National Aviary's newest live online series; pick up a paint brush and create your own masterpiece! Learn how to paint a portrait via Zoom under the direction of local artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria's Ideas; MariasIdeas.com.

Each session features a behind-the-scenes look into each animal species to help inspire your portrait. Book now to ensure you get a virtual seat, as space is limited. Material kits containing all art supplies are available for purchase, or you may provide your own art supplies. Beginners are welcome-participants are able to work at their own skill level-with no experience necessary.

Upcoming Sessions:

• September
  
  
  
  • Portrait: Sloth
  
  
  • Date: September 19th
  
  
  • 11:00am-12:45pm
  
  
  
  

• October
  
  
  
  • Portrait: Red-billed Hornbill
  
  
  • Date: October 3rd
  
  
  • 11:00am-12:45pm
  
  
  
  

• November
  
  
  
  • Portrait: Flamingo
  
  
  • Date: November 14th
  
  
  • 11:00am-12:45pm
  
  
  
  

• December




• Live Bird: African Penguin


• Date: December 19th


• 11:00am-12:45pm

Pricing: 

• Per Class (Per Person)
  
  
  
  • Members $23
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Non Members $25
  
  
  
  

Material Kits

Material kits include canvas, paint, brushes and paint pots.  Kits can be picked up at the National Aviary one week before the session or shipped to your location!

• Per Class (Per Person) $20

After booking your session, you will receive a Zoom link to your live virtual class beforehand. Maria will be available virtually during the class to answer questions and to walk you through each design step! Send us snapshots after of your finished masterpieces to info@aviary.org; you just might see it on social media or in a future e-mail!

Please email education.programs@aviary.org with questions.