Galaxy-themed shoe painting workshop in Montgomery County, Md.

Get ready to space out! Looking for a way to spice up those old (or new!) canvas shoes? You’ve come to the right place.

Susan Duren of Susanspiration (@susanspiration) will share her signature galaxy pattern, perfect for beginners or anyone who wants a relaxing evening of painting. Crafters will learn color blending techniques, and other helpful tips for painting shoes. Participants will even have the option of making their shoes glow in the dark at no extra cost. Just bring a pair of shoes, and Susan will provide the rest.

IMPORTANT: In order for the paint provided for this workshop to stick to the surface, SHOES MUST BE CANVAS.

Think:

• Vans
• Converse
• Keds

They don’t have to be big-name brands. Walmart sells cheap canvas shoes that work great. NO ATHLETIC SHOES, AIR FORCE ONES, OR ANYTHING LEATHER. If the surface is slick, the paint will not stick.

Also note that paint will probably stick to some material such as mesh, crochet or suede. However, those surfaces are not recommended. For this paint blending technique, canvas is best.

Susan has a BFA with an emphasis in painting. She has been painting shoes for a little over 10 years. She loves Crayola, color theory, cats, surprise toys, celebrating events, mimosas with brunch, ’90s nostalgia, pizza, miniatures, laughing, and of course her beloved cat, Maya.

You can find her on Etsy, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook using @Susanspiration, and on TikTok at @susanspirationart.

Crafters as young as 10 are welcome to attend, but any participant under 13 but must be accompanied by an adult. ALL participants must purchase a ticket.

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