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:
How to plan a design for a small, round surface
How to layer acrylic paint to create depth and detail
How to add lettering, dots, and outlines
How to seal your finished piece so it lasts for yearsNo experience necessary.
All you need is curiosity and a willingness to play with materials.
What's Included: All supplies needed
Cost: $10 for general public (covers all supplies)
FREE for veterans, dependents, and caregivers
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.