FREE | Crafting Natural Paintbrushes: A Family Garden Workshop

Sun Jan 04 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

Vizcaya Village Garage | Miami

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Publisher/HostVizcaya Museum and Gardens
FREE | Crafting Natural Paintbrushes: A Family Garden Workshop
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Explore nature through art & play! Kids ages 5–12 will craft paintbrushes from natural materials at Vizcaya’s Farmers Market.
About this Event

About the Program


What We’ll Do:
Let nature be your muse! In this creative workshop, children will craft their own paintbrushes using leaves, twigs, and other natural materials. Then, they’ll use their handmade tools to paint in response to the sounds of nature—like rustling wind, chirping birds, and flowing water. This sensory-rich experience blends art and movement, encouraging kids to connect with the environment through creativity and play. 🖌️🍃

What They’ll Get Out of It:

  • Make paintbrushes from natural materials
  • Paint inspired by nature’s sounds
  • Explore movement and sensory expression
  • Learn about local plants and habitats

Program Details
Location: Vizcaya Village Farmers Market
Dates: Select Sundays, November 2025 – June 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages: 5–12 (must be accompanied by a caregiver)
General Admission and Member Tickets: Free with RSVP (registration required; capacity is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis)


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About Gabriela Serra (she/her):

A multidisciplinary artist, Gabriela Serra is a certified Restorative Justice circle-keeper and urban farmer. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, and currently based in Miami, Florida, and San Juan, Puerto Rico, her practice encompasses filmmaking, photography, and community facilitation. Through workshops and support circles, she focuses on exploring and regenerating relationships—between humans and non-humans, bodies and the land, and present selves with ancestral histories. She co-creates intergenerational spaces where oral tradition is practiced and honored.


VIZCAYA FAMILY PROGRAMS

Family Garden Program is Vizcaya’s nature-inspired family garden program designed to spark imagination and connection through seasonal activities. Each session invites children and their caregivers to explore the garden through play-based learning, art-making, sensory discovery, and ecological storytelling, inviting participants to engage with South Florida’s native plants and ecosystems in playful and meaningful ways. By using natural materials and highlighting cultural and scientific plant knowledge, the series fosters environmental stewardship, emotional expression, and community connection—all rooted in the healing power of nature.

Led by local teaching artists, children will engage in hands-on projects using natural materials, learn about Florida’s ecosystems, and take home a unique creation each time

This series is designed to create opportunities for intergenerational interactions among families with young children (ages 6-12).

As such, orders that do not include a child ticket may be canceled. Family Garden is a seasonal, nature-based program designed to connect children and families to plants, creativity, and wellness through hands-on experiences.

To promote inclusion for all, Vizcaya ensures that all community programs, after-hour and weekend events for locals, feature activities that are physically accessible to all visitors. While not all areas of the estate are wheelchair accessible, community programs are purposefully located in areas without stairs or that can be accessed via a ramp.


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Explore the Village!

Don’t forget, there’s much more to do at Vizcaya Village during your visit, including:

  • : Great your shopping done as you take in the rustic charm of the Village. Explore more than 30 local vendors offering organic delights and hand-crafted treasures.
  • : every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., you can enjoy a guided yoga, Tai-Chi, HITT or other workout and wellness class for just $5. Check out the schedule to see what’s coming up!
  • : If you’re curious about Vizcaya Village and the role it plays within the greater Vizcaya estate, sign up for a guided tour for just $5.

LOCATION | This activity takes place exclusively at Vizcaya Village, the estate’s historic farm village, and does not include access to the east side of the property where the Main House and gardens are located.



LOCATION | This activity takes place exclusively at Vizcaya Village, the estate’s historic farm village, and does not include access to the east side of the property where the Main House and gardens are located.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Vizcaya Village Garage, 3250 S Miami Ave, Miami, United States

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