Garden {ART}

A while back, someone gave be these tall, skinny windows (below) and I put them straight into my garden just as they were, knowing someday I'd do "something" with them. Two summers later, that "something" finally came to me: permanent "chalkboard" art with doodled flowers would be such a cute background in my garden!

It's so cute just doodled, but the artist in me was dying to color it in AND so were my 5 and 8 year olds! I did the doodling ahead of time and picked our color palette... To be honest, I even picked which color went where (I had a vision and had to go with it!) The kids didn't mind that at all, they were just thrilled to take part.

We spent a couple hours outside painting; it was just as I had hoped it would be! No fighting or complaining just awesome art time with my kiddos. They painted the flowers while I worked on some of the leaves and occasionally I'd help them with a second coat of color. I was careful to stay within their colored lines, so not to "fix it"- the imperfect paint job is exactly what I'll treasure in the future.

We purposely left a few details unpainted to keep that doodled chalkboard look. The kids were so proud of themselves and I was so excited to put these one-of-a-kind masterpieces into my garden. I finished them off with two coats of U-V clear matte spray paint to protect them from the sun and weather. 

After posting pics on FB, I had a few inquiries about making these to sell, which lead me to another creative ah-ha moment- let's make it a class! Each family will make their own treasured window art! AND I'll make it easy: I'll provide the windows, prepped and ready and all of the supplies. I'll even take care of the mess! Sounds perfect, right?!

What:  GARDEN ART CLASS

Where: My backyard: Rochester, MN (I'll send you my address once you register)

When: Monday, July 13, 2015 

           12:30pm- 3:30pm

Cost: $60/ window (one person or group/ family (at least one adult please) 

Class includes everything you need to make your window art. The windows will be prepped with two coats of chalkboard paint ahead of time. As a class I will teach you how to do your doodles- (don't worry, we will practice first on paper!) You will doodle with a paint pen and before you know it, you'll be painting away! We will use the same color palette that I used on my windows. Finally, we'll spray paint a final protective clear coat and you will have beautiful new art work for your garden!

Please pre-register by Saturday July 11, 2015, either by messaging me on facebook (Amber Wise Engelhardt) or leave a comment below with your info. I will confirm all details on Sunday July 12. You may pay at the time of the class. 

I have supplies for 6 families, but if there is more interest, I may add a second date- so if you are interested and this date does not work for you, please message me. Also, if you are interested in just the window with doodles, ready to paint, but not wanting to take the class- send me a message about that, too! 

 

This is so exciting, I can't wait!!