Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - Create Your Own Bonsai Wire Class with Laura! (Register Here)
Join award winning, Edmonton wire artist Laura Ouimet, as she leads us through the process of creating a beautiful, 5-6 inch tall beaded Bonsai tree sculpture. All supplies are included in this class with a variety of semiprecious stones and driftwood bases available to choose from. Participants are encouraged to bring their own rock/wood bases as well if they have something special they want to mount their Bonsai on.
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 9:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $80+tax=$84.00per person, includes all supplies needed to make a beautiful wire art project, a 5-6 inch tall bonsai tree. This class must be paid in full upon registration due to the cost of course materials and time required to prepare for the class. Pricing includes all materials and instruction.
*Please bring a box or container to transport your sculpture home as the epoxy glue will need to cure before handling your sculpture*
Hosted by: Accomplished Edmonton Wire Artist, Laura Ouimet, from We-Met Wire Work.
Students are asked to bring well fitting gloves. The wire can be greasy so please be prepared to get dirty.
Friday, August 16, 2024 - Fence Art Monarch Butterfly Class! (Register Here)
Make your own 12" or 24" monarch-style butterfly, painted any colour you like, and then hangers added and treated to be put outdoors on the fence, shed, or wall! Pick up of your completed piece will be within 1-2 weeks of the date of the class.
Time: 6:00 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $35+tax=$36.75 for a 12-inch butterfly OR $50+tax=$52.50 for a 24-inch butterfly!
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Loon & Loonlet Paint Night on Canvas! (Register Here)
Join us for this fun guided paint class to paint a Common Loon with a little baby loonlet riding on its back! We'll be using acrylic paint on an 11x14" canvas, and will be led by our wonderful instructor, Michelle Schwengler, from Free Bird Illustrations in Leduc!
Note: The sample painting to show what we are painting will be uploaded as soon as possible!
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $35+tax=$36.75 per person, all supplies included to paint on an 11x14' canvas!
Friday, August 23, 2024 - Paint a Concrete Hedgehog Planter with Sharla! (Register Here)
Paint your own concrete hedgehog planter (approximately 8" x 5" x 6") with the guidance of concrete guru, Sharla Forster! She will then take them back to her shop and clear-coat them to seal your paint job. Pick up of your completed concrete piece will be within 1-2 weeks of the date of the class.
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $45+tax=$47.25 per person, includes all supplies to paint one concrete hedgehog planter!
Thursday, August 29, 2024 - Paint a Concrete Sunflower Bird Bath with Sharla! (Register Here)
Paint your own concrete sunflower bird bath with the guidance of concrete guru, Sharla Forster! She will then take them back to her shop and glaze them for outdoor use. Pick up of your completed concrete bird bath will be within 1-2 weeks of the date of the class.
Time: 6:30 PM Start - 9:30 PM End Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Hosted by: Sharla Forster, Sharla's Decorative Concrete Cost: $85+tax=$89.25 per person, includes all supplies to paint a 12" diameter (6" tall) sunflower bird bath.
Please note: This is for just the bath itself, there is no pedestal or stand included. Most participants have placed their bird bath on a stump or side table for use.
Friday, September 20, 2024 - Paint a Highland Cow Class! (Register Here)
Make your own highland cow head or full body, painted to your liking, and then hangers added! These pieces are meant to be displayed indoors, but you can have Kelsea seal them for outdoor use for an additional charge.
Time: 6:00 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
Cost: $35+tax=$36.75 for a full body highland cow OR $30+tax=$31.50 for a highland cow head!
Friday, October 18, 2024 - Fence Art Blue Jay Class! (Register Here)
Create your own wood fence art blue jay (about 12" tall!), painted your own unique way, and then hangers will be added and your piece treated to be put outdoors on the fence, shed, or wall!
Note: This particular paint class is suggested for those 12 years old and up.
Time: 6:00 PM Start - 8:30 PM End
Meeting Location: Backyard Birds Nature Shop (15-100 King Street, Spruce Grove, AB)
