A Bird in the Hand: Painting Cardinals on Wooden Ornaments

2026 is the year to give back to yourself, and there’s no better place to start than this free installment in our ARTful Wellness series! Winter time is approaching, so why not prepare by painting a beautiful figure on a simple ornament? Come paint a cardinal (Virginia’s state AND official holiday bird!) perched on a holly branch, with a round wooden ornament as your canvas. Professional artist and instructor Emily Thomson will show you how to paint step by step to make your ornament your own! Whether for yourself or someone special in your life, express yourself through the paints and explore the feelings surrounding this magical time of year through art. Ages 15+ Friday, November 13 6:30-8:30 pm Registration Fee: FREE!! This free wellness class is brought to you in partnership with UVA Health.