Friday, August 16, 2013

A "Funky Tree" Fundraiser

Class Model - "Funky Tree"
Last night I had the pleasure of attending a fundraiser for 5k for 5charitites organized by my dear friend Mary. The event took place at The Social Canvas and raised money for five fabulous organizations (Children & Families of Iowa, YESS, Iowa Department of Corrections Victim Advisory Council, Mid Iowa SART, and Blank Children's Hospital). The room was full of supporters/painters and the project for the evening was called "Funky Tree"...we had so much fun!! The Social Canvas provided the project idea, canvas, paint, brushes, apron, and easel - along with fun music, an instructor, and a beverage bar (complete with wine and cocktails)....and there were even some treats provided by our wonderful host! The instructor talks you through the painting, step-by-step...from start to finish - but everyone is encouraged to take their own path while working on their masterpiece. As you can probably tell, this project would not be something I would normally choose - it is not really my style...but it was actually quite fun to work on something outside of my creative box...something whimsical and modern - and it was for such a great cause. A marvelous time was had by all...and everyone took home a brand new piece of artwork (each one was special and unique)!

Model/project samples on the wall at The Social Canvas...

Model/project samples on the wall at The Social Canvas...

My very dear friends Lorrie and Mary - I ADORE this photo...

My blank canvas...ready to be decorated...

The instructor's area before we got started...

The backgrounds for our "Funky Tree" - mine is on the far left...


Me with my painting in progress...



Our finished trees! L-R: Belinda, Lorrie, and Mary

Mary with her co-workers and their masterpieces...

Me with my finished "work of art"...
It was a fun-filled evening with good friends for a great cause...and we got to be creative...who could ask for more?!

2 comments:

  1. What a fabulous fundraiser and evening! Your funky tree looks great, Belinda! Thanks for sharing!

    Robin

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  2. How coolis that raising money for great causes and having loads of fun doing it, congratulations on a great piece of work, can you create a cross stitch pattern from that work of art?
    Catherine

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