Art with a Heart Hosting "Bloom and Create – A Mothers’ Day Experience," May 3

BALTIMORE (April 20, 2026) – For anyone looking for that special gift for mom, Art with a Heart(AWAH) has the solution! The nonprofit will host its first ever Bloom and Create – A Mother’s Day Experience, Sunday, May 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its social enterprise retail store, HeARTwares (1104 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211).

Taking place exactly one week before Mother’s Day, this hands-on workshop provides a relaxed environment where beginners and seasoned DIY enthusiasts can honor their moms through art. Participants will decorate a custom keepsake mosaic vase with found objects and ceramics, and fill it with a bouquet of fresh, locally grown flowers provided by Brookfield Blooms.

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Each finished vase is intended to be elegant, enduring and worthy of display. This unique keepsake can be refilled and enjoyed long after Mother’s Day 2026.

“Our goal is to help people create a gift that truly comes from the heart,” says HeARTwares Manager Kristina Harlee. “By combining the personal touch of a decorated vase with the vibrant beauty of local flowers, we’re offering a memorable way for people of all ages to celebrate their mothers.”

For $65/person, attendees will receive their floral bouquet and all supplies needed to create a keepsake vase, along with guidance, encouragement and design inspiration from the HeARTwares staff. Space is limited, so reserve your spot by visiting https://pci.jotform.com/form/260975951916168, emailing jess@artwithaheart.net or calling (410)366-8886.

About Art with a Heart
Founded in 2000, Art with a Heart uses visual art for positive civic and economic change in its community programming, workforce development, community art, service learning and leadership development initiatives.

Since its inception, AWAH has provided access to high-quality, hands-on art programming across Baltimore City and beyond. In 2025 alone, the nonprofit facilitated more than 13,000 art classes, collaborated with 95 community partners and engaged over 6,000 volunteers in service to its mission. For more information, visit www.artwithaheart.net or follow on social media: @AWAHBaltimore on Facebook and @artwithaheart_ on X & Instagram.