Earth Day Gardening Event

We are hosting an intro to Central Florida Vegetable Gardening tips and secrets Workshop at our "Yarden" at our home, not the Le Rue house Art Studio, on Earth Day, April 22 from 2-4.  Bring you hat, camera and a notebook.  We will also have a seed swap table so bring some seeds to share or pick some up to take home.  

Topics discussed will include What to grow when, busy life solutions, watering, composting, seed saving and more....Please email us if you are interested in coming. 

 There is no set cost for this event, donation jar will be present! 

email: barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com

April Events

Its time for Care 2 Sew again! Care2Sew is a multi- generational collaborative sewing event held a few times a year and open to anyone interested in learning to sew or anyone already skilled in sewing. We turn donated materials and donated time by volunteers into beautiful handmade quilts that are used to benefit both local and international ministries. Some of our quilts have been used to raise funds and some have been kept and cherished by those ministries. April 20 6-9pm April 21 9:30-12 For more info : Dawn Bradley dawnbradley1234@gmail.com

Watercolors- 4 weeks $80 April 9,16,23,30. 10:30-12 all supplies included. email to sign up at barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com teen and adults. Beginner friendly! One day watercolor workshop- Painting a still life. April 14 10-12am $30 email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com to sign up. Multi- Generational opportunity Kids and Parents process art on Saturday April 28 10-11:15. $10 each (sibling discount available) Create with your child in this unstructured exploration of art materials! Adults are encouraged to participate! email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com to register Homeschool Art- 3 Classes $45. April 11,18,25 all school aged children welcome email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com to register. 1-2:15

Summer camps will be posted ASAP We are working on several camps including exploring printing, master artists, folk art around the world....and more!

March Events

March Events

Homeschool Art Class! 4 Weeks $60. March 7,14,21,28 1-2:15. email to register at barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com

Come paint a BARN QUILT Workshop. Bring a quilt block you want to paint or decide when you arrive. March 17 1-4pm $35 email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com

One day Watercolor Workshop- Birds Celebrate Spring with a mini art retreat in the carriage house. March 31st. 12:30-4:00. Tea and light snacks provided. Email to register Barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com $35 each.

April - Adult Watercolor class. Monday April 9,16,23,30. 10:30-12 $80 for a 4week class. No refunds for missed classes

Birthday Parties

Party Arty Celebrations.

We provide a teacher led art project for 8 (minimum) to 16 (max) artists.  You are welcome to invite more people who will not be completing art but want to celebrate with us.  We provide all supplies and most projects take  approx. 1 hour to complete,  you are welcome to stay another hour and have drinks and cake that you provide.  

the pricing is $16 per artist.  

$16 per artist (doing a project) Minimum of $128 even with less guests

2 hours at BWB

pay at the start of the party in full.

Projects will be tailored to the ages of your guests and usually involve painting with acrylics or watercolors. Thanks again!

Christine Brown

barbedwirebrowns.com

Why Art Matters- Part 1

You have heard the phrase "the art of__________". Lets fill in the blank with "the art of storytelling". We understand this to mean the storyteller has worked at his craft, he practices, he improves, it is an art form that requires effort on his part and is learned over time.

This can apply to whatever we set our hand to.  The Art of it comes with practicing and considering how to do it well, to do it beautifully, in a way that benefits others and engages us.  Dante made a point like this- Art is inherent in every true vocation.  Creativity is at the essence of the human capacity to work, to be productive and to serve society.

Art classes, of course, give children space and tools to make art, to explore mediums, to learn a visual language, but even more is happening, it is space to practice creativity and decision making, it helps them express ideas, emotions, to have a deeper understanding of their world.
Art helps them think critically,to persevere through difficulties and practice resilience. Art helps kids learn from mistakes or disappointments and take a chance again and again,  Children loose a sense of time when they create, they are fully present, which is crucial in a world of distraction.  Make space for creativity in your home, in your school in your lives.  It is such a important part of healthy living and work. Skills can be developed and success in art is a result of hard work and that is a great thing to learn young!

Think creativly through practicing art and let it spill over into every other area of your life too!

February Events

February Classes and Events

We have had a great month at the studio! We will continue adult Watercolors on Monday Mornings 10:30-12. If you have no watercolor experience the first class February 5 is an intro for beginners, then we will meet Feb 12, 19, 26. cost for four classes is $80. Returning students may skip the first class and pay $60. email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com with the class you are interested in.

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Homeschool Art for ages 6-16. Wednesdays Feb 7, 14, 28 $45 1-2:15 No Class on the 21st! email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com with the class you are interested in

Rustic Sign workshop- come with a quote or idea and we will help you make it happen! You pay for the wood you want and everything else is included. Wood ranges from $8-$30. 10 spaces per class. February 22nd 7-9pm or Saturday 24th 1-3. email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com with the class you are interested in

Many Thanks to Everyone who participated in our Care2Sew Charity Quilting Event, Stay tuned for another in April!

We are Hosting an evening of Victorian charm making Valentines and having a tea party! The Delightful Amy Huber will be inspiring us to create lovely Valentines for friends and family. Come enjoy a lovely evening in the Le Rue Carriage house February 9 from 7-8:30. This is suitable for all aged women and daughters. Think MultiGenerationally! $15 each. Email barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com to register.


Carriage House at LeRue


LeRue Carriage House Community Meeting Space
Host your meeting, Workshop, Class or Retreat in a Historic Venue. The Historic District of Longwood gained recognition in October 1990 on the national Register of Historic Places for its 30+ buildings dating back to 1873-1926. The LeRue house is one of these historic buildings. Built in 1885 by staircase builder and blacksmith J.S.LeRue. The craftsman style and charm of this old house is a lovely atmosphere for small groups to meet. The carriage house is separate from the main house which is home to Barbed Wire Browns Art Studio and Gallery. The room is also available for meetings and clubs for a very reasonable fee.
Seats up to 16 people.
$40 per hour paid in advance with a refundable $20 Cleaning fee paid in cash and returned if Venue is left neat- in condition found.
Meeting/ event/ party space is air conditioned (no heat)and has a separate area to set up food, drinks, coffee, tea, etc. All supplies and food must be brought in and cleaned up. There is a mini fridge as well. Bathroom and Library area also.
Full Day Rate $240 plus refundable cash deposit of $20.