The Paint Escape is going to be our Milk Fund Sponsor for the month of August following Coldwell Bankers Tara Properties our first sponsor. Tina Beard purchased the store from Stephanie Zea who is the bookkeeper at the Good Cheer Food Bank. She purchased the store 5 years ago and moved into the current location in Freeland three and a half years ago. The Paint Escape held a fundraising event for Good Cheer in the month of  June and the donation went to the capital campaign so it could be matched. So, here they are again, what great support!

The Paint Escape will donate 15% of their sales for the month of August to fund the milk program.

Gail Pierce and her associates delivering their donation check for the Milk Fund.

Coldwell Banker Tara Properties was Good Cheer’s first Milk Money Sponsor. Their participation during the month of July provided the seed money to get the program off the ground. The food bank is now able to provide milk for every food bank client with Coldwell Banker’s help!

The word is getting out about our milk fund and the support has been wonderful. Rita Burns, Good Cheer’s Operation Manager, recently spoke to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island about the Milk Fund project and the congregation responded by providing a check for $365 to support the program.

Now you can paint for Good Cheer!

The Paint Escape is a paint your own pottery & glass fusing studio located in Freeland, they have been supporting Good Cheer since 2007. This is a great experience for all ages! You can enjoy a fun and relaxing pottery or glass fusion experience while you explore your inner artist. Great for birthday parties too!

You will find a large selection of unfinished bisque with over 80 beautiful paint colors to choose from. You can create something special in their fused glass area where you may choose from over 40 colors of glass. Their friendly staff is always available to guide you through the process.

There are a thousand ways to design a piece of pottery or create in glass. The Paint Escape offer stamps, stencils, idea books and examples for inspiration. A wonderful way to make hand made gifts, create memories and have a great time. No experience required!

Where treasured memories are created.

Tina was showing me how they do fused glass. The flower piece above; shows how you use a base glass and then stack glass pieces on top. The flower on the right has been fused in a kiln. The bowl at the top is an example of a fused glass piece. Slumping the glass allows the artist to change the shape of the piece.

Kiln used for fusing the glass.

The studio is a fun place to have a family reunion, a birthday or office party, or bring your out of town guests to create a special Whidbey memory. The glass fusing is a beautiful and unique way to capture sunlight creating a one of a kind piece of art.

The Paint Escape is open:

Monday       11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Tuesday       11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Wednesday Ladies Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (minimum age 18, no kids or men)

Thursday     11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday           11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday     10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday        12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Special Events By Appointment

1664 E. Main St

Freeland,Wa

360-331-3166

Thanks Tina and Good Cheer to all!

Painting for the Good Cheer Food Bank was an idea that Tina Beard initiated. This is The Paint Escapes’s 4th Annual Good Cheer Fundraiser. The fundraiser will run through the summer until Memorial Day.

Paint an Animal Mug for $10 or a selected plain mug at full price and the Paint Express will donate $5 to the food bank. Since this is a fundraiser; coupons can’t be redeemed on coffee cups.

Tina Beard’s, The Paint Escape, has raised $1360 over the last three years.

Tina Beard purchased the store from Stephanie Zea who is the bookkeeper at the Good Cheer Food Bank. She purchased the store 4 years ago and moved into the current location in Freeland two and a half years ago.

Paint for Good Cheer began in 2007 with piggy banks, 2008 was soup bowls and last year night lights.

Tina’s goal has been 100 pieces each year and she has been very close to meeting that goal every year.

This is a great experience for all ages. You can enjoy a fun and relaxing pottery or glass fusing experience at The Paint Escape studio in Freeland on lovely Whidbey Island. A great bonding experience for you and your children; maybe there is an artist hidden within one of you?

You will find a large selection of unfinished bisque (unglazed porcelain white ceramic ware) and over 70 beautiful paint colors to choose from. You may choose from over 40 colors of glass and idea books are available.  Their friendly staff is always available to guide you through the process.

Tina tells me that she has had wedding parties where the couple picks out the dishes and the family members come in and paint them. That’s a personal touch that will create many memories.

There are a thousand ways to design a piece of pottery. They offer stamps, stencils, and examples for inspiration. A wonderful way to make hand made gifts and have a great time. No experience required. Everyone can do this!

Great fun for a birthday party!

Just an opportunity to explore your inner artist?

Tina was showing me how they do fused glass. The flower piece above; shows how you use a base glass and then stack glass pieces on top. The flower on the right has been fused in a kiln. The bowl at the top is an example of a fused glass piece. Slumping the glass allows the artist to change the shape of the piece.

Kiln used for fusing the glass.

The Paint Escape is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 pm.

Friday Family Night 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Ladies Night 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Special Events By Appointment

1664 E. Main St

Freeland, Wa

360-331-3166

Good Cheer!