Creating
Christmas cheer
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About 35 people attended the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce how to be a budding artist event Thursday evening. Natalie Mungenast, of FLORAda Interiorscape and Design, taught the attendees how to make a one-of-a-kind Christmas wreath using an old picture frame, a glue gun, moss and colored baubles. Wine and hors doeuvres were served during the evening. Here, Punta Gorda residents Lynn Renz, Joyce Renz and Helen Rivera are ready to make their wreath.
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Carol Young-Hiatt, right, helps Kim Bradford and Linda Grover choose colored baubles to decorate their wreaths.
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John Wright, president of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, serves hors doeuvres to budding artists Sue Reeves and Janet Garufoli.
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Artistic presenter Natalie Mungenast wants those attending the class to look at things for what they could be, not what they are.
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Edie Hull and her daughter, Kristie Lawson, of Port Charlotte, work on the baubles for their wreath.
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First-time wreath-maker Maggie Rogers enjoys making her craft and spending time with friends.
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Christie Geib works diligently on her design.
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Sue Reeves gets assistance with her design from artistic presenter Natalie Mungenast.
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Mary Lou Phillips looks over her wreath before adding the finishing touches to it.
About 35 people attended the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce “how to be a budding artist” event Thursday evening. Natalie Mungenast, of FLORAda Interiorscape and Design, taught the attendees how to make a one-of-a-kind Christmas wreath using an old picture frame, a glue gun, moss and colored baubles. Wine and hors d’oeuvres were served during the evening.
