Mardi Gras Paint and Sip flyer with a textured purple background. It features an acrylic painting of a fleur-de-lis adorned with a green mask and strands of Mardi Gras beads. Event details, including dates, time, registration fee, and contact email, are d
Laissez les bons temps rouler! 

Celebrate Mardi Gras with us at our Mardi Gras-themed Paint and Sip on Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.

Led by Sara Nordin, our Director, this festive, hands-on workshop will guide you in creating your own masterpiece inspired by the vibrant colors and spirit of Mardi Gras. We'll provide all the art supplies, wine, and light refreshments to keep the creativity flowing—and of course, there will be king cake and beads for everyone to enjoy!

The cost is $30, and space is limited. 

CLICK HERE to reserve your spot!

Can’t make this date? The first session of this class will be offered on Thursday, February 27!

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Eudora Welty's 117th Birthday Bash

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Welty Wednesdays

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Book Signing with Jesmyn Ward

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