Unleash Your Inner Artist — No Experience Needed!
WORKSHOP DATES & TIMES:
• Thursday, July 17, 2025, at 6pm – ICE CREAM
• Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 6pm – CACTUS
• Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 6pm – GNOMES
DETAILS:
Get ready for a fun-filled, creative evening the whole family will enjoy! This relaxed, step-by-step mini painting class is designed for all ages 3+ and experience levels—perfect for seasoned artists and first-time painters alike.
Bring your kids, friends, or favorite grown-up for a special night of color, creativity, and connection. Led by Jen Barratt from Gaudy Giggles, this mini session is great for family bonding, parent-child outings, or simply trying something new together.
All supplies are provided, and each guest will leave with their very own mini masterpiece. Feel free to purchase refreshments from our Farm Boutique.
Doors open at 6pm, and we start painting at 6:15pm sharp. Everyone paints at different speeds, but class is usually over by 8:30pm or earlier.
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Provided for Each Participant:
• All painting supplies
• Step-by-step instruction
• A take-home finished painting
Duration: approx. 2–2.5 hours
Cost: $25 per person + fees
Location: Copper Room at Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City, MI
Space is limited—reserve your spot today! Ticket sales end 48 hours before the event or when sold out.
Wear: Comfy, casual clothes—creativity can be messy!
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Ages 3 and up are welcome! (Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.) While our Barn, Farmhouse, and restrooms are ADA compliant, our farm is not. Please let us know if someone in your group requires additional assistance!
Please Direct Workshop Related Questions to: Jen at 231-437-0828 or message Gaudy Giggles: Paint Parties on Facebook
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
My name is Jen, and I was born and raised in Charlevoix. I stated Gaudy Giggles Paint Parties in 2019. I have never considered myself an artist- I have always loved art, but never thought I had the skill set to create beautiful work. My brother was an awesome artist and could draw anything. I was always so envious of his talents.
In college, I had to take one art class as part of the General Education Program. I took Photography, because I thought anyone can take a picture and it’s a good life skill. I loved being in the art department, I found myself doing my homework in the halls because I loved the smell of all the art supplies. My photography professor saw my interest in art and pushed me into more classes; I resisted. Turns out I did have a talent for art- I just needed guidance. It wasn’t something I could just do, I needed support and direction. With a little help, I was off and running and ended up taking so many art classes that I left college with a double minor in art.
Even with my degree I still never dove into painting, it was my last fear of art I needed to conquer. About 5 years ago, I took a leap toward overcoming that last fear and I took a painting class. I picked up a brush and haven’t put it down since. I thoroughly enjoy watching people work through their hesitation or fear of picking up that brush and realizing they just painted something amazing.
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