It’s more commonly referred to as a Paint and Sip party. In the simplest of terms, you sip and paint while I guide you through the painting process. It doesn’t have to be an alcoholic drink either..sip whatever you like- tea, cocoa, cola, water ….you get my point!  These are all beginner-friendly acrylic painting classes so be ready to have fun. It’s a relaxing environment where I will support and encourage you for the love of paint. Whatever has happened in the week, day or hours before the paint class- let it go…this is a time of creativity and laughter and sharing in an art experience. Allow yourself at least two hours of dedicated paint time. Classes may not go this long and could run longer if it’s a paint your pet. I don’t want you to feel rushed.  You can absolutely come alone or bring a friend or two to paint with you. Please know that I come to every class with the mindset that I’m painting amongst friends and by the end of class you will leave an artist. If you want to learn more about me, you can follow this link to my about page.

 I provide high quality brushes, paints, Meeden brand easels and aprons for use and at the end of class, you will take home your very own canvas that you created. I also like to provide wet wipes because we are about to get messy. I’ll provide aprons for use but please don’t wear your best clothes. In addition, if you wear acrylic nails- please consider bringing a pair of latex gloves, not to discourage you with beautify nails from painting, but it will save you from having to spend hundreds of dollars to redo your nails.

 In some classes, I’ll provide chocolate- it pairs well with wine and there isn’t a better excuse to eat chocolate than a paint and sip party.  I’ll guide you step by step on how to paint a pre-selected painting that I created ahead of time. I won’t bore you with the definitions of value and shadowing and I’ll try not to use a lot of art terms and at times, I’ll make up imaginary words about what we are doing. It’s all about having a good time. I’ll show you how to paint like an artist in a unique and easy way that is fun.  I’ll give you tricks and tips and things that I’ve learned along the way. There might be happy little accidents like Bob Ross used to say but I’ll show you how to recover, fix, adjust and well- they are called happy for a reason. Be gentle with yourself and be open to try something new! We might use alternative items for painting- like our fingers, Q-tips, props and kaboozles or we might even turn the canvas upside down! At times, I’ll provide give-a-ways, and quick contests for an opportunity to win prizes. It could be a bottle of wine, surprise merchandise from the host or The Gallery in the Woods  Swag.

Perhaps, the best way to know what you are getting into- it’s a lot of fun- is to check out the personal testimony from people who have already attended my class here.

All good stuff, right? So, what are you waiting for? Contact me and let’s get your next party started. These are great for girls’ night out, bachelorette parties, mom and me time, families, friends, date night, corporate or team building or group acrylic painting events. Every masterpiece starts with a brush and a dream.

Quick peak behind the curtain- When I’m creating a painting for a paint and sip event- I always have a notebook or hard bound journal nearby. The reason I do this is many times an event is months after I have created the painting so it’s an easy reference for me. It’s also a good habit as an artist if you want to duplicate one of your paintings.  Especially if it’s a popular one that sells well. You will already know what supplies needed, which include various brush types (i.e. filbert, detail, fan brush) and paint (i.e. Black, white, blue, yellow ochre) colors. I typically list the title of my artwork first followed by my supply list and anything unusual, I list out as a bullet point, “use the filbert brush to make a dip in the middle of the canvas in a brush stroke of “v” as an example. Keep the journal short and to the point. I started out documenting every step and that’s fine too but the last thing I want to do is read a manual before I paint. Also, I believe each painting should be slightly different as it’s often an extension of how you feel, what you love and how best your soul communicates through creativity.