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February 6, 2023 · 9:05 am

Virtual Hand Cut Portrait Sessions with Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson (and a Chance to Win One)!

Looking for a perfect Mother’s Day (or Father’s Day) gift, or just want to capture your kids’ profiles in a lovely, unique way? Reserve your spot(s) with renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson! On Sunday, March 19, and Tuesday, March 21, he will be creating hand cut silhouettes virtually via Zoom by appointment — just for KidFriendly DC readers!

Each session takes about 10 minutes, and all ages are welcome — even the squirmy ones! Silhouettes are $35, and duplicates and frames are also available. Portraits will be shipped for free well in time for Mother’s Day, but they make sweet gifts for many occasions.

Sign up here and be sure to reserve a time slot for each child!

GIVEAWAY: Want a chance to win a free Silhouette Portrait Session with Karl Johnson? Simply leave a comment on this post letting me know what local activity your family has enjoyed most so far in 2023. This giveaway will run through Wednesday, February 15, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!

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March 10, 2022 · 9:43 am

Reserve Your Spot for Hand Cut Portraits by Master Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson!

Plan ahead for a perfect Mother’s Day gift! Master Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson is once again hosting hand cut portrait sessions just for KidFriendly DC readers — timed to be ready for moms’ big day. On Monday, March 28, and Wednesday, March 30, from 12-7pm EST, he will be creating silhouette portraits virtually via Zoom by appointment. Each one takes about 10 minutes, and all ages are welcome — even the youngest, squirmiest ones!

Sign up here, and be sure to reserve a time slot for each child. (Note that they are listed as Pacific Time, so be sure to add three hours for EST when you put it on your calendar.) Silhouettes are $35, and duplicates and frames are also available. Portraits will be shipped for free well in time for Mother’s Day — but, of course, they make sweet gifts for many occasions.

Hand Cut Portraits by Master Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson — Reserve Your Spot!

Just in time for the holiday season, master Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson will be creating hand cut silhouette portraits just for KidFriendly DC readers! The event will take place virtually by appointment via Zoom on Friday, November 12, and Saturday, November 13. Each session takes about 10 minutes, and all ages are welcome, even the squirmiest ones!

Sign up here and be sure to reserve a time slot for each child (note that appointments are listed in Pacific Time, so convert for EST, three hours later, for you). Silhouettes are $35, and duplicates and frames are also available. Portraits will be shipped for free in time for the holidays, but they make for wonderful gifts for all kinds of occasions. This event sold out quickly when we hosted it in the spring, so snag your spots soon!

Sign Up for Virtual Hand Cut Portraits by Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson!

On Friday, May 14, renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson will be creating hand cut silhouettes virtually via Zoom by appointment — just for KidFriendly DC readers! Each one takes about 10 minutes, and all ages are welcome — even the squirmy ones! UPDATE: Time slots filled up so fast, another date has been added. Appointments are now available on May 18, too!

Sign up here and be sure to reserve a time slot for each child! Silhouettes are $35, and duplicates and frames are also available. Portraits will be shipped for free well in time for Father’s Day, but they make sweet gifts for many occasions.

Giveaway: Win a Hand Cut Portrait by Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson!

On Saturday, November 18, renowned Silhouette Artist Karl Johnson is coming to Barstons Child’s Play in Chevy Chase, where he will be creating hand cut silhouettes by appointment. Each one takes only a minute or two and all ages are welcome, even the squirmy ones! Original silhouettes are $30 each, but I’m giving one away to a lucky KFDC reader — all you have to do is enter the giveaway below for a chance to win it.

If you want to guarantee a portrait with Karl, register for a time slot here. Reserve just one time slot per person, as duplicates are cut at the same time. Payment is made at the event.

Barstons Child’s Play is located at 5536 Connecticut Ave NW in Chevy Chase, DC. And PS: He’ll be at other locations around the area next week – see below for details.

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Giveaway: For a chance to win a free Silhouette Portrait by Karl Johnson, simply leave a comment below. Get an extra chance to win on the KidFriendly DC Facebook Page. This giveaway will run through Sunday, November 12, then a winner will be drawn at random and notified shortly thereafter. Good luck!