Karen Brouwer Pearly Designs

Boots and Brushes Painting Retreat
San Antonio, Texas

August 20 & 21, 2026 (9am - 5pm CST)
$70.00 total for both dates

This class is available in person as well as on Zoom.

Zhostovo Fruits- Learn to paint leaves and fruits in my easy Zhostovo technique, I have incorporated pretty Mother of Pearl flowers into this piece
especially for this group.

Poinsettias and Holly Panel- Learn how to thickly load a brush to create dimensional flowers and fun techniques using metallics.
Large and small 3D printed butterflies, with Mother of Pearl being supplied for the small butterfly especially for this group.

You may paint on your own surfaces or the surfaces I will be using which are available through Pinecraft.
Please mention to Pinecraftinc that it is for my seminar in San Antonio to receive the 20% off.

To register please contact Glenda on
[email protected]

Sure hope you can join me, xxoo

Most everyone knows of my grandsons fight with cancer.
This year Theodore is the ambassador for DARE TO CURE which involves people doing dares to raise awareness and money to fight for a cure for childhood cancer.
As his Nan, I DARE all my painting friends to paint 8 days straight with me. As Theo loves all sports we will be painting the Sporting Owls.
We will begin Thursday 9th October for Australia and Wednesday 8th October for the USA. Times to be scheduled.
Epattern is available for a donation of $25AUS which is about $20US. This price includes all 8 patterns, access to videos plus a bonus. 100% of the proceeds going to the DARE TO CURE Campaign on October 17th as part of Theodores ambassadorship.
Please contact me if you are interested in taking the challenge.
Payments can be made via PayPal.
This a a special challenge which will be done via Zoom.
That way I get to see everyone too.
If you aren't already a member of
Kreative Adventures with Karen please consider joining.
Thank you for your support.

So exciting news, I have had a YouTube channel for 5 years but really done nothing with it but because of the changes with FB I am giving it a go. Plus I have the help of wonderful friends.
Please think about subscribing to
Kreative Adventures with Karen on YouTube
It’s a free channel.
All videos will be Available on this channel , there is already 5 free videos there with lots more coming.
Please consider joining me. Xx
Also if you aren’t already a member please consider joining my free FB Group
Kreative Adventures with Karen
Xxoo

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter and hope the Easter Bunny bought you all chocolate. Xxoo

Are you looking to have fun and to paint outside the lines. We will kreate quirky different designs on unique w surfaces having lots of exciting adventures along the way. Most weeks I will offer free classes where you can paint along with me with the option to purchase the pattern or not. Plus once a month we will have a Zoom class. Also from time to time I will have a guest teacher just to add to the Kreative fun. If so please join me in my brand new group, Kreative Adventures with Karen.

Come get you’re Groove On, with “Foxy Mama” Karen Brouwer and Marco Aguilar aka “The Man” as they join forces for the OKC 2025 Special Event, “Movin’ and Groovin’” on Sunday August 10thfrom 2 pm to 9 .m.

Fine art and decorative painting will collide in a psychedelic kaleidoscope of colors and techniques as you paint this laser cut 3 Dimensional wood “Hippy Van”. You will learn how to loosely paint a funky tie dyed van with embellished headlights and removable magnetic trim panels that you customize with textures and some Freaky Cool techniques and colors! Are you diggin it?
You may paint the van in any color you like, Marco is coming up with an amazing metallic one just like the lines in the 60’s and 70’s.
Our goal is to help create your own personalised Kombi van and side panel.

But wait man, there are more groovy things. You will learn to paint a canvas board back drop with removable stand where the sun, sky and surf come together and make you feel as if you were “Trippin”.

Surfs up at the beach, and if you are “Movin’ and Groovin” down life’s highway your customizable laser cut surf board (which can be attached to the roof of the van), guitar, flowering plants, and suitcase are just some of the added wood pieces you will be painting.

Goodie bags, Good Vibes and the zany antics of Karen and Marco will surely guarantee you a Funky, Far Out good time in this special event class!

Space is limited so sign up early. Registration opens February 18th 8:00 am Central Time Zone.

Van measures 11 x 5 x 4.5

Panel measures 11 x 14

Exciting news ! Plans for the Pacific Decorative Painters Expo In Clackamas, Oregon, April 23-26, 2025 are underway.
The catalogue isn’t ready yet but I am able to share the pieces I will be teaching at this wonderful convention.
Hope you are able to come paint with me. Xxoo