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| 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)!
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| Model/project samples on the wall at The Social Canvas... |
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| Model/project samples on the wall at The Social Canvas... |
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| My very dear friends Lorrie and Mary - I ADORE this photo... |
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| My blank canvas...ready to be decorated... |
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| The instructor's area before we got started... |
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| The backgrounds for our "Funky Tree" - mine is on the far left... |
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| Me with my painting in progress... |
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| Our finished trees! L-R: Belinda, Lorrie, and Mary |
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| Mary with her co-workers and their masterpieces... |
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| 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?!
