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| - .@PaintNiteTO Loved, Loved Loved this! Think about it, for $25 (with promo code) you can get a piece of art work that you've painted yourself. Granted, it's not a real original piece but it's definitely one of a kind!
As someone who is extremely apprehensive with anything creative and freestyle (being and engineer and all) this event was exceptional in allowing me to paint something that I want (you pick the event you want to attend based on location and painting before hand) and TEACH ME how to do it. I didn't believe it either, but based on their gallery most people seem to be able to easily replicate the original painting more or less - the impossible will be possible.
The events are held in different bars and venues around Toronto, you'll easily be able to find something close to you. They set up small easels and canvases across a long table. Looks cramped, but really isn't. You can get drinks at the bar (but be careful not to mix up your drink with your paint water!). They give you smocks, the canvas, all the paint you need on a paper plate for mixing, and brushes. Very organized and well thought out.
The instruction is quite basic, and you can pick your event based on difficulty too. Lexie (the artist) and Jon (helper) did an excellent Jon explaining, helping out everyone with tips, what to do next. They were not intimidating at all, and was very approachable. And they understood that most people attending the event are there for the very reason I was, anxious about painting haven't done it since oh, kindergarten.
I would totally do this again, something for the home, a gift for parents. Not sure how it would work if my husband and I went together and did the same painting. Great date idea. Great rainy day Sunday idea - bring a plastic bag to take home your painting if it is raining.
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