A comfy Saturday afternoon creating up to two heart-centered paintings you can choose to keep for yourself or share with family and friends who are in need of an artsy hug.

I will share an easy way to draw and paint whimsical hearts. You will take over and do a warm-up drawing, then go in the direction calling to you. And if you want to paint something else and add hearts as a secondary character, you can do that too! We will use acrylics and markers. Or both. This year I will also have greeting cards you can paint and give to someone for Valentine’s Day.

This is an inspiring, encouraging atmosphere where following your own heart reigns supreme. I am here to offer guidance to those who ask for it. Others will experience an immediate divine download and want to “heart” right in.

I’m a strong proponent of learning to trust your own instincts during the creative process. It’s a great way to develop a style distinctly your own.

All terrific supplies are included. Just bring your adventure-seeking self, some water to drink and clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.

It is a great opportunity to flex your creativity muscles and learn to use some awesome new tools.

I will bring a few tiny treats filled with heart. Conversation encouraged as always!

Nothing like face-to-face interaction to keep you in touch with your humanity.

Open to adults 18 and over and teens who attend with a parent/guardian. I’ve had many mother-daughter duos join us.

Attitude: Warm, wonderful and wish-filled.

Place: Historic Mill Buildings, Ashland

Spots Available: Up to Six.

Clothes you do not mind getting messy. 

Bring water, coffee or anything else you would like to drink  during the program.  I will have some water.

Available: Tiny heart-centric treats 

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Praise from former participants. 

Giulietta gifted us with an easily accessible, comfortable setting and provided an extensive array of art supplies. She shared examples of her own free-flowing heart paintings and invited us to create our own using various paint mediums. The entire program flowed in the stated timeframe with boundaries and balance. It was a delight to share the artistic experience with other creativity-loving artists.

Darlene Jolley
Artist

I hadn’t painted in many years when i signed up for Painting Whimsical Botanicals. I forgot how to begin the painting process. With Julie’s relaxed guidance I was able to shut off my inner art critic for a few hours. Come ready to create and begin to discover your own style.

Annmarie Hunt Farrell
Artist

My husband and I signed up for a Flower Painting experience with Giulietta Nardone. We had a great time and got in touch with are “Child Artist”. We were encouraged to try many different media with an open mind and heart. The class was non-judgmental and free flowing – just like all of Giulietta’s beautiful art work. Personally, I found I had to slow down and enjoy the journey. Something I don’t do in my regular day-to-day. I highly recommend a few hours with Giulietta and all her many paints and wisdom.

Lil Sklenarik 
Quilt Artist

I had a wonderful time at the painting class learning about paint and the different techniques. You a great teacher! You inspired creativity and the environment is so easy-going. 

Mati Ferreira
New Artist

Cancellation Policy/Weather 

If you withdraw a week before the program, I give a full refund minus any PayPal fees. If you withdraw within a week of the program and I can fill your seat, I will give you a refund minus any PayPal fees. If I cannot fill it, then I will give you a credit to take the class the next time it is offered. If the weather is bad, I will either offer you a rain check or give you a refund minus a $5 service fee. Your choice!

If it is a light rain, we will hold the program, if it is a heavier, wind-whipping rain, it will be postponed.

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