Acrylic Painting DIY with Deanna at Swan Island Dahlias - Bee My Honey

Acrylic Painting DIY with Deanna - Bee My Honey

This is a perfect step-by-step beginner-friendly class where you will create a 16x20 acrylic canvas of a whimsical meadow honey hive. With these pretty flowers and happy bees, this is a perfect summer painting for you to create with friends.

About the Artist: Deanna has been a teacher in some way for over 40 years. She has taught preschool, art, Sunday school, and much more. While teaching preschool, she would lead a fine art unit exploring styles from many famous artists, such as Van Gogh and Claude Monet. Her favorite piece to teach about and paint is Van Gogh's Starry Night. She also teaches painting classes in people's homes. Her daughter, Hailey, works as her assistant as they teach people of all ages step-by-step how to paint with acrylics on canvas. Her classes are fun, relaxed, and creative. They encourage you to find your own style by painting your own one-of-a-kind canvas!

Each participant will leave with their finished Bee My Honey 16" x 20" canvas

All supplies are included in the class fee of $45.00

Length of Class: 2 - 2.5 hours

Minimum Age: 15 years old

*No guests are allowed. Each person in the class will need to purchase a ticket.

*The class is held indoors in a barn with a sawdust/dirt floor. Please dress accordingly.

*Food and Drink are available to purchase from the food truck(s) on-site. Please arrive well in advance to allow time to purchase your snacks, as the instructor will not be able to wait to start the class if you are late.

*Please check in near the Cut Flower Stand 10-15 minutes prior to your class time.

-Please check your email the day of class for any updates.

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Join us for a class during the festival -

Annual Dahlia Festival - Centennial Celebration

A Century of Blooms - A Future Rooted in Beauty

Celebrate the dazzling Season of DAHLIAS with us at the Annual Dahlia Festival, blooming brightly August through September! Our festival grounds are open Wednesday–Sunday & Labor Day, 9 am–5:30 pm, ready to welcome you into a world bursting with color.

Step into a rainbow of over 500,000 dahlia plants spread across nearly 50 acres, plus a stunning display garden showcasing 375+ unique varieties. Wander, explore, and fall in love with your favorites—then order them online for joyful spring planting. Treat yourself (or someone special) to a fresh-cut bouquet to take home.

Discover treasures at THE MERCANTILE, filled with unique gifts, charming finds, self‑care favorites, and handcrafted creations from local artists—open year‑round. Savor yummy treats from our Food Trucks, unwind with Live Music on weekends, or dive into creativity with one of our festival Classes. Check the events calendar for all the fun happening throughout the season.

Free Parking. Free Admission. Endless beauty. And don’t forget your camera—this is where memories bloom.

(classroom photo: credit Angela Hawes)