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| - I had read about places like these, and jumped on it when Google Offers came up with a two for one admission deal. It's a really great concept- bring your own wine and show up to the studio. During the 3 hour (or less) time frame you pretty much learn to paint your own painting in acrylics, and you leave with something that you can be proud of.
It's an even neater concept because as an artist, I understand how tedious painting can sometimes really be. You lug your canvas, your easel, your paints, your brushes, your cleaning materials (I did oils, so I had to lug painter's turpentine around), AND your reference, and a roll of paper towels. Tired already?
So the beauty of just... being able to show up with nothing on hand was GREAT. The instructor was friendly, and fun, and while they did show you how to do things step by step, students always had the option of putting their own twist on the paintings, so to speak. If you can't draw for crap, no fear! They give you a tracing paper and charcoal to do it with! If you wanted to freehand it like I did, well, just do it with a pencil.
And really, who DOESN'T think drinking and painting is an awesome concept? Because I do. They also provided lovely glasses for drinking out of, and some students even brought food. Generally food and paint is not a good combination (toxic pigments, anyone?) but the timing of the day was such that I really did wish I had brought some.
Awesome place. Not cheap, but if its in your budget definitely worth it.
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