Paws & Paint: Brush Up for Barley

Paws & Paint: Brush Up for Barley

  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Come join us at Paws & Paint: Brush Up for Barley, where we'll paint pet portraits and raise funds for our furry friend, Barley!

By Anna B.

Date and time

Saturday, March 29 · 2 - 4pm EDT.

Location

2001 Liberty Square Dr NE

2001 Liberty Square Drive Northeast Cartersville, GA 30121

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours
  • UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • Free venue parking

Paws & Paint: Brush Up for Barley

Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time at Paws & Paint: Brush Up for Barley! This fun and creative event will help raise funds to #BringBarleyHome, supporting Anna’s journey to bring home her gluten detection dog.

🎨 What We’ll Be Painting:
You’ll get to design and paint your very own pet-themed wooden door hanger on a round wood board—the perfect way to show off your love for furry friends! Choose from a variety of paw-some designs, colors, and sayings to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. No painting experience needed—just bring your creativity and we’ll provide the rest!

🐶 Why Attend?
✔️ Support a great cause—every ticket helps bring Barley home!
✔️ Enjoy a fun afternoon of painting, laughter, and community.
✔️ Take home a personalized pet-themed door hanger.
✔️ Light refreshments and good company included!

Limited spots available, so be sure to grab your ticket before they’re gone!

Let’s paint, paws, and make a difference together! 🐾✨

Frequently asked questions

1. Do I need painting experience to participate?

Not at all! This event is perfect for all skill levels. We’ll provide easy-to-follow instructions, stencils, and plenty of guidance to help you create a beautiful pet-themed door hanger.

2. What supplies are included?

Your ticket includes a pre-cut round wood board, paint, brushes, stencils, and all the materials needed to decorate your door hanger. Make sure to wear something you don’t mind getting a little paint on!

3. Can I customize my design?

Absolutely! We’ll have several pet-themed designs and sayings to choose from, but you’re welcome to get creative and make it your own.

4. Will there be food and drinks?

Yes! Light refreshments will be provided (gluten-free), so you can enjoy some snacks while you paint and socialize.

5. How does this event support Barley?

All proceeds from this event will go toward bringing Barley, a gluten-detection dog, home to help Anna manage her health safely. By attending, you’re not only creating a fun, pet-inspired project—you’re also making a real impact!

Organized by

Anna B.

THE JOURNEY TO #BRINGBARLEY HOME

Barley, my gluten-detection pup, was born on November 8, and she has already started training. She’s learning to sit, stay, and lay down and has been introduced to the smell of gluten. To teach her to recognize gluten, they are starting my little girl with all-purpose flour. Saying I’m excited is an understatement, but you can also add nervousness, hesitation, and impatience.

You see, to receive Barley after the intense 18-month training process, I will have to pay $50,000. While this is a lot of money, having the peace and safety of knowing when gluten is present in the air, on people, and in products will be worth it. Best deal ever!

However, because of my severe gluten allergy, I need to spend the next year focused on fundraising while still maintaining some isolation. After praying and talking to trusted advisors and mentors, I’ve felt led to let go of my design business, Owl Simply Design. While I will still do some small projects for family and friends, the formal business will dissolve. (I will keep the website and email for the foreseeable future.) The plan is to blog about my experience, getting back to writing consistently while fundraising to share my journey.