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Become the artist you've always dreamed of! discover your inner artist with Heather's Traveling Canvas! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned creator, our fund and interactive painting events are the perfect way to unleash you creativity!
Private events and group classes available. Perfect for friends' night out. No experience needed! Just bring your imaginations a enjoy a fun-filled time!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Make Your Own Vanilla Extract: June 8thWildcraft Ayurveda, Clearwater, FL
Make Your Own Vanilla Extract Workshop
Join us for a fun and educational afternoon of crafting your very own vanilla extract!When:
Sunday, June 8th, 2025 2-4pmLocation:
Wildcraft Ayurveda
801 Turner Street
Clearwater, FL 33755What’s Included:
We’ll provide the vanilla beans, jars, and labels—you just bring your choice of alcohol (more details below). You can bring your own jar too if you want.What We’ll Be Making:
You’ll create large batches of vanilla extract (choose from 8oz, 16oz, or 32oz jars). Whether for your own baking or as thoughtful holiday gifts for 2025, this is the perfect opportunity to start something truly special. Don’t worry if the holidays feel far away—we’ll host a bottling event in November 2025, where you can package your extract into small bottles with decorative toppers or even prepare another batch for the following year.
What You’ll Learn:
This workshop will include a fascinating educational component where we’ll explore:- The history of vanilla and the various types of vanilla beans
- The best types of alcohol to use (and why!)
- How to customize the strength of your extract
- A secret method experienced makers swear by!
- A bonus recipe from one of our members.
How Many Vanilla Beans?
Vanilla beans can be pricey (typically $13 for just 2 beans at local stores). For this project, you’ll need at least 6 beans per 8oz of alcohol, so we’ll purchase beans in bulk to provide the best possible value.
Ticket Options:- 8-12oz jar: $35 (good value)
- 16-24oz jar: $48 (better value)
- 32-40oz jar: $64 (best value)
We will be using jars that are slightly larger in order to account for bean displacement so that you can yield the greatest amount of extract.
Aging Your Vanilla Extract:
Vanilla extract requires at least six months (preferably a year) to develop its full flavor.
Workshop Details:- Class Size: Limited to under 10 participants for an intimate, hands-on experience
- Refreshments: Light refreshments provided
- What to Bring: Your own 35%-40% ABV (70-80 proof) alcohol
- Suggestions: Vodka, white rum, or gold rum (no need for anything expensive!)
- Forgot your alcohol? No problem—there are liquor stores nearby.
Mark Your Calendar:
For holiday gifting, you will want to rebottle your extract into 2oz or 4oz bottles. So, we will meet again in November 2025 to bottle your vanilla for gifts and perhaps create a new batch for the future! Tickets for bottles and beans will be sold at that time.CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!
Tickets & Policies:
When you purchase a ticket, you'll be added to our mailing list to receive updates on future painting events (sent 1-2 times a month). You can unsubscribe anytime.All tickets must be purchased by January 30th in order to have all the materials here on time.
Please Note: All sales are final. No refunds. If you can't make it, you will be able to pick up your vanilla beans and jar from me at a designated time and place.
Don’t miss out. Get your tickets today.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact us via text at 215-779-9469.
- Paint a Sunset on the Beach in JUNEHoneymoon Island, Dunedin, FL
Come paint a sunset on the beach AT Honeymoon Island! This is going to be an awesome event.
Thursday June 12th. Painting from approximately 6:30-8:30pm. Sunset is at about 8:13pm.
We will be at North Beach, the most north you can park. We will be due west by the water. This will be the location every time unless specifically changed.Ticket includes the canvas plus all the materials to make the painting. All tickets need to be purchased in advance, no cash sales available at the event itself.
Options (unless otherwise stated):
12x16 canvas - $35
10x20 canvas - $35
16x20 canvas - $39
Wood Pieces - up to 30" - $39.50
Wood Panel - up to 25" or so - $42CLICK HERE to purchase tickets!
Entry to Honeymoon Island NOT included.
Details coming soon as to exactly where we will be located.
Bring your beach towel or blanket, something you won't mind getting paint on. We will be getting real cozy and casual while sitting on our blankets/towels and painting our sunset.
We will provide the easel, canvas, paint, brushes and all the rest. You just need to bring yourself, a friend or two and your inspiration to create an amazing sunset. You don't need to paint on an easel if you don't want to. Some prefer not. There is no experience needed. Our talented and helpful teacher will help walk you through the steps.
Don't worry about the sand, this will at real texture to the painting. Add some shells, make it a mixed media painting!
We will need to pack up and be gone just after so plan accordingly.
This event is limited to 10 people, so get your tickets before they sell out.
Disclaimer**
**Tickets are non-refundable.
Also, weather at Honeymoon Island can change on a dime . We are planning for this event to happen rain or shine. The only reason this event location will be cancelled is if the rain will make the water run off the canvas (even with mild rain we will persevere). So, if there is enough rain occurring between 6-9pm that will cause the paint to run off the canvas, the event location will be cancelled and you will be able to take a rain check at another event (to be used within 4 months of this event. NOTE: IF I MUST CANCEL THE EVENT BECAUSE OF WEATHER, I WILL RESCHEDULE FOR 2-7 DAYS LATER.To guarantee your spot, pre-purchase your ticket the day before the event. If you prefer not to use a credit card online, contact Heather at Heatherstravelingcanvas@gmail.com to arrange an alternative payment method.
