A Fun Holiday Treat: Branch Out

On the way to Conway on Friday, Grace was reading a 501 Life magazine.  It's a magazine featuring different happenings around Conway, and surrounding areas.  She saw an ad for a place called Branch Out.  It said it was a paint bar and boutique.  When we got to Mom's house, she went online to check it out.  They have a calendar of events that you can sign up for to paint a specific picture that they are teaching a class on, or choose open studio.  I didn't let her register then, because I felt like I needed some more information about it.  We found  where it was, but they were closed on Monday.  I decided we better go ahead and make our reservations in case it got busy.  The boys decided they wanted to paint, too, so we scheduled a time on Wednesday, during open studio.  The big day finally arrived...they were so excited!

Here is the sign inside..

Choosing their aprons

Ready to paint!

Once they were suited up, they were ready to begin!  Grace already knew what she wanted to paint, and  so did Garrett.  Wyatt wasn't so sure.  But luckily, there were lots of examples of other paintings to look at!

 Grace decided to paint a retro owl, Garrett was painting of his own creation, and Wyatt decided on a cross. Then it was time to choose their colors!

Once the colors were chosen, let the painting begin!!

Wyatt traced his cross first.

Garrett was off and running on his!

Grace started on the stump for her owl.

Of course I was snapping pictures the whole time, so  I think now I am going to post the progress of their  pictures  one kiddo at a time.  That way you can see them from start to finish!

The finished product!

Now for Garrett's turn!  He had his own idea of what he wanted to paint, but seemed embarrassed about it.  It is a cross between a dragon and a pokemon.  I thought it was great that he had his own idea and went for it!

Masterpiece #2 finished!

Masterpiece #3

It was such a fun thing for them to do, and very reasonably priced.  I am sure that we will be making a return visit another time we come back to Conway.  I highly recommend it!  It's a great way for kids (and adults) to express their creativity.  I want to do it next time, myself!!