A Creative Memorial Day Weekend
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season.
**** Fun & Creative: Painting Classes! ****
Grab your bffs, hubby, wife, or the whole family and come in to paint something fabulous! Alter the colors, style, or add your own customized saying or anything else you want to do for your artwork. Hey, it's YOUR creative experiment, after all! We have classes going on all Memorial Day weekend, so check them out below, or view the full calendar at the bottom of the page to see what's up for the rest of the month! :)
— Friday, May 27th —
Open Studio
Unstructured, self-guided creative time. Come in anytime between 1 and 5 pm. Paint, Sip & Relax!
Need a break? Join us in the studio for an afternoon of painting! Do your own thing or follow along with one of our Self-Guided Painting Instructions. Open Studios are designed for people looking for some unstructured creative things to do individually or with friends and family. We recommend kids 6 and up for these self-guided paintings.
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Maui Nights
The Hawaiian island of Maui is a dream paradise destination. This painting gives you the "Aloha" vibe and sunset view with a blend of pinks, purples, and oranges framed by tropical foliage.
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Amore Borealis DATE NIGHT
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— Saturday, May 28th —
Spring Monogram Wreath
Brighten your home with this colorful wreath!
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Poppies At Sunset
These eye-catching poppies radiate and shine in this beautiful sunset painting.
https://www..../event/609620
Celestial Evening
Gaze upon this magical night sky, a celestial evening full of wonder.
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— May 29th —
Colorful Poppies
These poppies are bright and cheerful and would bring happiness to any home.
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Toot Sweet Spring
The crowd favorite Toot Sweet birds are back with a little addition to the family! Bright spring colors and whimsical touches make this a must-add to your Toot Sweet series collection.
https://www..../event/617722
United We Stand
In times of trouble, we come together and Unite, Rescue, and Rebuild. This painting is inspired by the resilience of the good people of our country. United We Stand.
https://www..../event/612121
**** Entertaining: Food & Drink Recipes ****
It’s time to kick off summer with the best Memorial Day recipes! You’ll find tons of grilled favorites, crowd-pleasing side dishes, and sweet treats brimming with fresh fruits… And don’t forget about delicious drinks as a part of the celebration!
((Party Starters)):
Best Ever Guacamole
As always, a bowl of the best-ever guacamole is a must! Classic and creamy, it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
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Whipped Feta Dip
You don't have to heat up the kitchen for this easy, no-cook dip. Just a simple blitz in the food processor and you'll have a creamy, salty garlic-infused feta dip in no time.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
This cheesy, spicy dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Serve it up with carrot sticks, potato chips, or toasted slices of bread—it's delicious every which way!
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Strawberry and Goat Cheese Crostini
Fresh strawberries, tart balsamic, and creamy goat cheese are the perfect combination—especially during prime strawberry season.
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((From The Grill):
Grilled Fish Tacos
For a refreshing take on tacos, you won’t want to miss this version topped with an insanely good carrot citrus slaw.
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Greek Chicken Kebobs
These skewers are threaded with lemony chicken, colorful vegetables, and served with homemade tzatziki. It doesn’t get any fresher than this.
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Grilled Watermelon
If you haven’t tried grilled watermelon, with hints of smoky, fresh, and cilantro lime flavors – this is your sign to do so.
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Grilled Peach and Burrata Salad
Don’t forget about grilling fruits! Sweet peaches are perfectly grilled and paired with creamy burrata for the perfect summer salad.
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((Delicious Sides)):
Classic Potato Salad
This nostalgic recipe is all sorts of creamy, fresh, and crunchy. Basically, everything you want in a potato salad.
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Caprese Salad
Juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella pair beautifully in this classic Italian salad.
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Broccoli Salad: No matter what time of year it is, a broccoli salad always aims to please at any get-together.
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((Festive Drinks)):
Memorial Day Daiquiri
Celebrate Memorial Day with this warm weather, summer-ready Memorial Day Daiquiri. Really simple to make and very few ingredients are needed. You can make this alcoholic or non-alcoholic, either way, it's fantastic and so refreshing.
Red, White, & Blue Margaritas
This festive cocktail will be the highlight of the weekend!
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The American Dream
The American dream is a cute and yummy patriotic cocktail that is ideal for any American-themed occasion like the Memorial Day or The Fourth of July
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