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Lavender Field Painting at Norwood Farm CLASS FULL! Thursday, July 14th 6pm

July 14, 2016 by Michele Leave a Comment

This class is full but there are still openings to paint the Lavender Wine Glasses July 15!

Ladies Paint Night in the Lavender Field. Grab some friends and join Free to be Art and Norwood Farm in a fragrant and fun filled evening! You will be guided in painting a masterpiece, while sipping lavender lemonade, sampling lavender themed appetizers and treats, all while painting in the middle of a lavender field! No painting experience needed as you will be instructed step by step in creating a lavender painting worthy to hang on your wall. Two unique opportunities!

Where: Norwood Farm 7740 SW Norwood Farm Tualatin, Oregon 503-334-8999 Cost: $35/class which includes a original painted masterpiece by you, delightful lavender themed finger foods and fun painting experience in the middle of 1200 lavender plants.

*Due to the limited nature of this event no refunds can be issued.

** There is a discount of $5 for registering for both classes.  You still need to register for each class, but enter the code: BOTH at checkout when you purchase ONE of the classes.

 

Rachel’s Private Party Saturday March 26 6pm

March 26, 2016 by Michele Leave a Comment

Rachel chose the Heart on a String for her private class.  Picking your own painting is the best part of having your own party.  Email me (chrysalis74@gmail.com)  if you want to schedule or discuss your own private party for 6 or more freiends.  I can host it at your home, Free To Be Studio or other venue of your choosing.  You can read more about having your own private party here.

We suggest that you wear clothing that is okay to get paint on.  Many times acrylic will not wash out.

***Due to small class size and limited space, we ask for a minimum 24 hour cancellation notice.

If less than 24 hour notice is given, any class purchases are non-refundable.***

Email me (chrysalis74@gmail.com)  if you want to schedule or discuss your own private party for 6 or more freiends.  I can host it at your home, Free To Be Studio or other venue of your choosing.  You can read more about having your own private party here.

Spring Creek Coffee House Sunday, March 20 1pm

March 20, 2016 by Michele Leave a Comment

Everyone is invited to join the painting fun at Spring Creek Coffee House!  Come paint this Dandelion Wish with us step by step. We paint together so it is important that you arrive before 1:00 so we can all start together promptly.

16″x 20″ canvas, all acrylic paint and brushes supplied.

We suggest that you wear clothing that is okay to get paint on.  Many times acrylic will not wash out.

***Due to small class size and limited space, we ask for a minimum 24 hour cancellation notice.

If less than 24 hour notice is given, any class purchases are non-refundable.***

Spring Creek Coffee House Misty Forest Sunday October 25 2pm

October 25, 2015 by Michele Leave a Comment

You’re invited to join the painting fun at Spring Creek Coffee House!  Come paint this Misty Forest with us step by step. We paint together so it is important that you arrive before 2:00 so we can all start together promptly.

16″x 20″ canvas, all acrylic paint and brushes supplied.

We suggest that you wear clothing that is okay to get paint on.  Many times acrylic will not wash out.

***Due to small class size and limited space, we ask for a minimum 24 hour cancellation notice.

If less than 24 hour notice is given, any class purchases are non-refundable.***

Misty Forest Saturday, October 10 7pm

October 10, 2015 by Michele Leave a Comment

Come paint the Misty Forest with us!  Anyone can paint this serene forest with me!

16″x 20″ canvas, all acrylic paint and brushes supplied.

We have smocks but suggest that you wear clothing that is okay to get paint on.  Many times acrylic will not wash out.

***Due to small class size and limited space, we ask for a minimum 24 hour cancellation notice.

If less than 24 hour notice is given, any class purchases are non-refundable.***

How to Have a Private Painting Party with Free To Be Art

August 13, 2015 by Michele 4 Comments

Besides teaching classes at my home studio in Milwaukie, Oregon,  I also travel to homes and other venues.  I address the most frequently asked questions here.  Email me anytime at chrysalis74@gmail.com or message me on facebook.  We will work together to set up a date and time that works for both of us.  Please make sure that your guests know that the class time is when we begin painting and we all need to start at the same time.  This is not the sort of event that they can come late to.

A lot of people ask, “What do I need to do to have a private painting class?”  Since my minimum is 8 participants, the first thing to do is find 7 or more interested painters. If you have 7 friends, relatives or kids over 10 years old, you have yourself the makings for a private party in your own home or other location. My maximum number is 44 painters.  We can paint anywhere with tables and chairs, which, besides the painters and table coverings, is the only thing you need to provide.  We can paint in places other than home that you may have access to, such as churches, restaurants or coffee shops, with permission of course!   Acrylic stains fabrics, including carpet,  but wipes off of tables, chairs and hard surfaces just fine.  Just keep in mind, people need a bit more space than they do to eat a meal.  I like to give each person about two feet of width and depth at a table so they have space to work in.

Second, I require a $100 deposit which can be applied toward your class cost. Most classes are $30 per person, with a few exceptions such as paint your pet and a couple of odd sized paintings. Deposit is refundable if the party is cancelled with 2 weeks or more notice.  I require at least 2 weeks notice if you are going to cancel a private class if you want a refund.

If you don’t have 7 others, but can get 3 people besides yourself we can reserve a date for you at Free To Be Art Home Studio for just yourselves.  I can have up to 8 at my home studio, so if you just want to paint with your friends exclusively but don’t have the space at your home, we can paint here as well.  Or, I can still come and paint if there are less people as long as you pay the required minimum of $240 (cost for 8 painters at $30 ea)

Another question I hear often is, “What do I need to supply for the painting party?” and “Can we drink?”  Both great questions.  You supply tables, table coverings, chairs and painters, and I bring everything else, including paper towels, and water cups, and of course the canvases, easels, paint and brushes. Feel free to eat and drink whatever you like at your private party!

Great example of an in home set up.

Great example of an in home set up.

Many people are surprised to hear that I don’t charge to travel within the Portland area.  I charge $1 per mile round trip to travel outside of a 15 mile radius of my home studio in Milwaukie.  Most of the time I am booked about a month out.

“Can I choose my own painting?”  Yes!!  That is the best part! Choose from the gallery , or paintings you may have seen on the Free To Be Art Facebook Page.

I love teaching Couple’s Classes and having Birthday Parties as well.  Email me to set up your Free To Be Art class at chrysalis74@gmail.com.  Text or call 503-957-1026.  If you are a business wanting to partner and have a class together contact me and lets get started planning.

Lauren Birthday

Here is me doing a birthday party, what a great experience this was for all of us!

Also, for business owners we can make arrangements to host an event TOGETHER! We can team up marketing and work together to create a memorable event. We can work out details like ticketing and pricing together as well.

Spring Bicycle Saturday May 23 1pm

May 23, 2015 by Michele Leave a Comment

Come paint this fun Spring Bicycle with us!  This is such a happy painting!  Anyone can do this when we walk together through it, step by step.

16″x 20″ canvas, all acrylic paint and brushes supplied.

We have smocks but suggest that you wear clothing that is okay to get paint on.  Many times acrylic will not wash out.

***Due to small class size and limited space, we ask for a minimum 24 hour cancellation notice.

If less than 24 hour notice is given, any class purchases are non-refundable.***

 

Paint Your Pet Class ~ How it Works

March 30, 2015 by Michele Leave a Comment

You might be thinking you don’t have the talent to paint your pet.  But guess what, you DO and you CAN!  Here’s how it works, you send me an awesome head shot of your pet, then I will pre-sketch it on your canvas, for you!  You paint it in with all the colors and details!  It is absolutely imperative that you send a good, clear, up-close, well-lit, portrait style photo of your pet.  If your photo isn’t good, your painting won’t be either.  Here is Buster helping me decide on a photo.

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Next, I will sketch it onto a 16 x 20 canvas for you so that when you get to class you can expect to see something like this.  I will need you to send me the photo at least one week in advance, the earlier the better and no cancellations please!

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Then you just show up (10 minutes early even better!) and have all the fun in the world painting your precious 4 legged friend.  If you have a private Paint Your Pet class, please make sure that your guests know that they must arrive on time so that we can all start on time.

Cost of the Paint Your Pet class is $50 due to the extra time to create the sketch and it will be a longer than normal class, up to 3 hours.

This can also be a private party, email me for details! Want to ask more questions or send pet photos for class? Email me at chrysalis74@gmail.com

Please note:

**One Pet Per Canvas

**No Refunds once registered

Look how great the first class came out!  Just regular folks, painting their pets!  You can too!

Kitty

Luca

And here’s my Buster-Buddy!

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If you really don’t want to paint your pet but are just looking for a Personalized Pet Portrait, I am also selling them in the shop.  You can click here for more information on that!

Thanks for supporting Free To Be Art!

Michele

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