What is the LeRue House?

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. We fell in Love with the craftsman style and charm of this old house and decided it would make a great house for Barbed Wire Brows to expand into.  The carriage house is the perfect class and event area and we will be adding an extensive Art Library for the community to enjoy in the near future.  The room is also available for meetings and clubs for a very reasonable fee.  The first floor of the main house will hold our gallery space and the second floor will space our 2D, sewing, stained glass, and jewelry studios. We plan on offering pottery on the porch in the Spring.  We are so excited about this space and its new purpose!

December events

DECEMBER EVENTS AND HOURS Barbed Wire Browns Art Studios at LeRue will have regular holiday shopping hours in our gallery December 1- 22nd. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. We will be open Saturday the 16th and 23rd from 9-3. Enjoy Sweets, Treats and Tea while you shop as well as live music on Saturdays! BarbedWireBrowns.com 133 W. Bay Ave Historic Longwood BarbedWireBrowns.com little elves Our most joy filled event of the year is our little elves workshop! Kids can come for one, two, or all three days. We will make 2-4 gifts each day and wrap them for loved ones and friends. This picture is from last year- Space is very limited and if you want more than one day sign up early!! $35 per person per day and choose either session 1 or 2. Session one-mornings: December 20, 21, And 22 9-11am Session two- afternoon: December 20, 21, And 22 3-5pm Email the session, days, children attending names and ages to barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com January Classes adult Watercolors for beginners Monday 8, 15, 22, 29 10:30-12:00 $80 -4 weeks No refunds for missed classes Email to register Barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com Homeschool Art -4 week’s. January 10, 17, 24, 31 $60 1-2:15 Email to register barbedwirebrowns@gmail.com

Grand Re-Opening

 We have moved our studios to 133 W. Bay Street in Historic Longwood. Come see our new place November 18th.  We will have an open studio in conjunction with the All New Longwood Fall festival that weekend.  Barbed Wire Browns will also have a booth at the festival with great local handmade arts and crafts.  Regular hours will posted for the month of December as well as our upcoming classes!  Can't wait to see you!