July 12, 2004

By: Dennis Orwell
Website: http://www.1st-in-home-decor.com

Join One Stroke Painting pioneer Donna Dewberry—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio

For hints on cooking with class, painting with ease, crafting with kids and playing the keys, UNC-TV is the place to be during FESTIVAL 2004. Get ready to create with an exciting array of do-it-yourself programs.

Join One Stroke Painting pioneer Donna Dewberry—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio for the premiere of Donna Dewberry's Spectacular One Stroke Painting. In no time at all, you’ll be using just one brush to blend, shade and highlight—all in just one stroke.

Donna jumps right in with her easygoing style and, even better, her easy-to-follow guide to painting flowers, ferns, palm trees and all sorts of other fun projects. In just an hour Donna Dewberry’s Spectacular One Stroke Painting puts you on the path to painting for fun or for profit.

If you’re looking for a wholesome and creative activity for the whole family, Starter Strokes with Donna Dewberry, airing Sunday, February 22, and Saturday, February 28, is a great place to start. Designed to teach you how to introduce your children to paint, Donna leads you through each step in the process.

She describes each element in detail—from explaining what supplies you’ll need—brushes, paints, sponges and paper—to her own famous techniques for loading paint on brushes and correct stroke technique. Of course, Starter Strokes with Donna Dewberry is just as much fun for grown-ups as it is for kids.

For further creative fun for children, Kid Concoctions is a must-see. Your kids will never again be able to claim that there’s nothing to do, because John and Danita Thomas appearing—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio Saturday, February 21 at 10:30 AM, show how to make great creative projects with materials you can find right in your own home.

Drawing from their award-winning and best-selling series of craft books for kids, John and Danita demonstrate ways to duplicate expensive toy store concoctions with common household items. Kid Concoctions also encourages basic life skills, self-esteem and family interaction.

For more how-to fun in your own home, join internationally recognized craft and home decorating expert Vicki Payne—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio for a special FESTIVAL 2004 presentation of Stained Glass Style With Vicki Payne, Saturday. With simple, step-by-step instructions, Vicki shows you how to add stunning stained glass style creations using paint. At once informative and enjoyable, this FESTIVAL special will take the mystery out of creating beautiful stained glass style creations.

After you’ve tackled your home, tickle the ivories with Scott The Piano Guy Houston—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio Thursday March 4. Scott’s quick and easy piano program, Play Piano in a Flash, offers first-hand tips to play the way the pros do—in a style enormously simpler than traditional classical piano lessons and with an absolute minimum amount of note reading. Best of all, Scott makes it fun every step of the way.

Good taste reaches new heights when FESTIVAL 2004 shines the spotlight on Southern cuisine and renowned Carolina chef Karen Barker—LIVE—in the UNC-TV studio Saturday, March 20. As the award-winning co-owner of Durham’s acclaimed Magnolia Grill, Karen hosts FESTIVAL’s hottest new cooking show—UNC-TV Cooks With Karen Barker.

This all-new special teaches the tastiest tricks of the trade and tempts your taste buds. In this mouth-watering special, Barker demonstrates how to create some of the signature dishes and delights that make Magnolia Grill one of the best known restaurants in the Carolinas—and Gourmet Magazine’s 11th best restaurant throughout the country.

Even if you have yet to sample Barker's savory meals and decadent desserts firsthand, you’ll find epicurean inspiration during UNC-TV Cooks With Karen Barker as this acclaimed North Carolina restaurateur cooks up creative cuisine with a dash of Carolina comfort.

About The Author:

Dennis Orwell is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-home-decor.com.  Home decorating tips and ideas to showcase any room with style.