Hand-painted wooden slice ornaments featuring winter scenes and a duck are arranged on a rustic wooden background with pine needles.

New Century Art Guild Inc

LXCL:Ticket price includes all supplies

General Admission

Veteran, Dependent or Caregiver

The best gifts are the ones made by hand. Come make yours with us on Sunday, December 13. Painted Wood Slice Ornaments is a hands-on holiday workshop in our Introduction to Art series, led by artist and creator Cheryl Bever. We&rsquo;ll walk through every step together, from planning your design to painting it to sealing it so it lasts. Whether you choose a snowy scene, a cardinal on a branch, or a word with a pattern in your favorite colors, we&rsquo;ll have examples to look through if you need a place to start, and plenty of help along the way. What You&#39;ll Learn:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to plan a design for a small, round surface</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to layer acrylic paint to create depth and detail</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to add lettering, dots, and outlines</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">How to seal your finished piece so it lasts for years</li></ul>No experience necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to play with materials. What&#39;s Included: All supplies needed Cost: FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers $10 for general public (covers all supplies) Next Workshop: January 10, 12-2 pm This is part of our monthly workshop series, held the second Sunday of each month, with each session exploring a different artistic medium. Whether you&#39;re looking to develop new skills, connect with fellow veterans, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon, you&#39;ll find a welcoming community here. About Your Instructor: Cheryl Bever is a Chicago artist, designer and creator with almost 25 years in the field. As founder of Tandem Creative Works, she designs for small businesses, including New Century Art Guild Chicago, and she has led creative workshops for groups such as Dog Tag Inc. Her botanical art, made from wildflowers she gathers and presses herself, has been shown with the Design Museum of Chicago. Cheryl&rsquo;s teaching style is hands-on and relaxed so you can enjoy the making, whether you paint every day or haven&rsquo;t touched a brush in years. New Century Art Guild transforms veterans&#39; lives through art. By veterans, for veterans.

The best gifts are the ones made by hand. Come make yours with us on Sunday, December 13. Painted Wood Slice Ornaments is a hands-on holiday workshop in our Introduction to Art series, led by artist and creator Cheryl Bever. We’ll walk through every step together, from planning your design to painting it to sealing it so it lasts. Whether you choose a snowy scene, a cardinal on a branch, or a word with a pattern in your favorite colors, we’ll have examples to look through if you need a place to start, and plenty of help along the way. What You'll Learn:<ul><li>How to plan a design for a small, round surface</li><li>How to layer acrylic paint to create depth and detail</li><li>How to add lettering, dots, and outlines</li><li>How to seal your finished piece so it lasts for years</li></ul>No experience necessary. All you need is curiosity and a willingness to play with materials. What's Included: All supplies needed Cost: FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers $10 for general public (covers all supplies) Next Workshop: January 10, 12-2 pm This is part of our monthly workshop series, held the second Sunday of each month, with each session exploring a different artistic medium. Whether you're looking to develop new skills, connect with fellow veterans, or simply enjoy a creative afternoon, you'll find a welcoming community here. About Your Instructor: Cheryl Bever is a Chicago artist, designer and creator with almost 25 years in the field. As founder of Tandem Creative Works, she designs for small businesses, including New Century Art Guild Chicago, and she has led creative workshops for groups such as Dog Tag Inc. Her botanical art, made from wildflowers she gathers and presses herself, has been shown with the Design Museum of Chicago. Cheryl’s teaching style is hands-on and relaxed so you can enjoy the making, whether you paint every day or haven’t touched a brush in years. New Century Art Guild transforms veterans' lives through art. By veterans, for veterans.

New Century Art Guild Inc

Art Workshop: Paint Holiday Ornaments

4355 N Western Ave

General Admission

$10

Veteran, Dependent or Caregiver

Free

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