Kindness Stones Project

**Plan to spend an hour or two creating your stones in this self-guided event. Each participant will paint (3), 2-3" stones per ticket. **

This kindness stones project is an uplifting, creative activity designed to promote random acts of kindness in the shape of painted rocks with inspirational words. This drop-in event combines art, mindfulness, and community building into a meaningful hands-on experience suitable for all ages and skill levels. Create your own stones utilizing paint pens, inspirational examples and flat river stones. Spread them around town to bring smiles to the community, or to keep as a daily, positive reminder for yourself.

This self- guided session typically follows these key steps:

*Rock Selection & Preparation - Participants choose smooth, appropriately-sized stones and learn proper cleaning techniques to ensure paint adhesion

*Base Coat Creation - Participants apply colorful background designs using various techniques like solid colors, or dot painting

*Message Writing - The heart of the workshop where participants craft inspirational words, phrases, or positive affirmations using hand lettering techniques

*Artistic Enhancement - Adding decorative elements like hearts, rainbows, or other uplifting imagery while following environmental safety guidelines

*Sharing & Placement Discussion - Understanding appropriate locations for hiding rocks and alternative ways to spread kindness

$5 from each ticket will be donated to Mosaics of Mercy, a local organization that provides ongoing support to community members struggling with mental health.

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Host or Publisher Ardest Gallery