Stenciling on Wood Classes St. Louis - Build a Pollinator House

Build a Pollinator House

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Arts & DIY

Event Overview

Build an attractive garden home out of wood for native bees and other valuable pollinating insects. We will paint our homes to make them pretty and decorate some of the surfaces with stencils. I have a large selection of stencils you can choose to use. The wood will be cut ahead of time. The skills you will use in the class are: sanding, nailing, painting and stenciling. You will be instructed on what kinds of materials to fill the house with.

All materials except the bamboo segments shown in the picture will be included. The bamboo shown in the picture is one option you can use to fill the house but there are others. I will bring samples of other materials you can use - some recycled! To get an idea of some of the possibilities, here is an article I've written about pollinator houses - http://schnarrsblog.com/making-a-pollinator-house-part-1/

It is not necessary to bring anything to the class but you should wear "paint clothes" because this project will get messy.

There will be one surprise Door Prize during each class! It will be a supply item that is related to the project we are working on in that class.

What to Bring

Wear paint clothes

Minimum age

All ages welcome

What's Provided

Wood, paint, brushes, sandpaper, stencils, sponges, disposable gloves and masks, rags, nails, drill, hammer, masking tape

Cancellation Policy

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Carolyn Hasenfratz Winkelmann

Carolyn can't remember a time when she was not involved in arts and crafts in some fashion. She has over 10 years experience designing rubber stamps and selling them in her online shop. She has written numerous craft lesson plans, taught crafts privately and volunteer taught art and craft workshops at the former Open Door Art Studio, serving clients with mental illness and disabilities. Her education includes a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and among her professional experiences are 15 years as a graphic and web designer. She has exhibited in many arts and crafts shows.

Carolyn is also the editor of and a contributor to a gardening e-newsletter and has recently completed the St. Louis Master Gardener training.

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Tomma F.
Reviewed on 06/06/16

I enjoyed this class very much. I was searching for a personal and hands on way to help pollinators. This class accomplished this for me. The lesson plan was well written out and easy to follow. The instructor Carolyn was very knowledgeable about the project. There is a lot of creativity built into this project. There are many colors to choose from as well as many stencil choices. The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and creative. I would recommend this class to others.

I enjoyed this class very much. I was searching for a personal and hands on way to help pollinators. This class accomplished this for me. The lesson plan was well written out and easy to follow. The instructor Carolyn was very knowledgeable about the project. There is a lot of creativity built into this project. There are many colors to choose from as well as many stencil choices. The atmosphere was warm, friendly, and creative. I would recommend this class to others.