Creatives and art enthusiasts, listen up! Have you explored most of your city’s bars and restaurants and want to try something new?
If so, you’re in luck. The latest trend popping up recently is the concept of paint and sip. Combining two fun recreational activities—alcohol and art—paint and sip classes are popping up all over Australia, giving locals a vibrant new way to enjoy a night out with friends or a romantic date night.
Still can’t wrap your head around the hype? Here’s why you should grab your paintbrush and wine glass and jump on the paint-and-sip trend.
1. It allows you to show your artistic prowess
Sketching in your personal journal is nice, but nothing beats showing your hidden talent to a room full of people. At a paint-and-sip class, you can create a beautiful masterpiece that everyone can see, from your companions to your instructor.
And, let’s face it: there’s no denying that it feels good to be praised for your artistic talent.
Aside from being an avenue to flaunt your creative talent, you also get to hear feedback from people about how they think you can improve your art. This can be a great way to gain insight into how to be a better artist, even if you see it as a hobby.
2. It unleashes an unexplored area of your creativity
In a paint-and-sip class, you’re directing a paintbrush onto a canvas and sipping on some vino while you do it. This can help to set the mood and allow you to explore a different, more creative side of yourself.
You may be surprised by the ideas that come to you while you’re sipping on wine and painting. Perhaps you’ll craft a majestic abstract painting during your session. Or maybe you’d end up drawing intricately-designed patterns that you wouldn’t have otherwise thought of sober.
By joining this class, you can learn another aspect of your creative skills. With a glass of wine in hand, you can also lose your fear of criticism, allowing your creativity to flow in ways you never realized were possible.
3. There are mentors to guide you
In most paint-and-sip classes like the ones held by Pinot and Picasso, there is usually an instructor or a mentor who can guide you through the session. They can give you advice on what colours to mix or which brushstrokes would work best for the kind of painting you’re doing.
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned artist, it’s always helpful to have someone guide you through the creative process. With a mentor by your side, you can get an expert’s opinion on your work and learn new techniques that will help improve your painting skills.
4. It’s a bonding experience for you and your friends
A paint-and-sip class can be a great way to bond and catch up if you’re planning a night out with your girlfriends or guy friends. For one, it’s a great opportunity to compare and contrast your creative abilities. You can also give each other moral support and honest critiques while enjoying a glass of wine.
But beyond that, it’s a fun way to spend some quality time with your friends while still having some alcohol nearby. So if you’ve been meaning to catch up with your squad, a paint-and-sip class can be a great environment for it.
5. You get to keep your artwork
When you go to a bar, you often leave with less cash in your pocket, a headache, and some other unwanted stuff. However, with a paint-and-sip class, you’re leaving with a beautiful piece of art you created with your own two hands.
With this new artwork, you can do whatever you want. You can hang it up in your apartment or office or give it away as a gift to someone special. No matter what you do with it, you’ll always have a physical reminder of the great time you had painting and sipping wine with your friends.
6. It’s a fun way to destress
If you live in a large city, finding accessible ways to unwind can be difficult. This is especially true if you’re always working and don’t have much time for yourself.
If you’re feeling stressed out, a paint-and-sip class can be a great way to unwind and forget about your troubles for a couple of hours.
With a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other, your mind will not wander to the never-ending to-do list that’s been stressing you out. Instead, you can focus on the task at hand in a soothing and relaxing way.
7. You don’t need experience at all
If you’re worried that you’re not good enough to join a paint-and-sip class, don’t be! These classes are designed for people of all skill levels, so you’re not expected to have any experience at all.
In fact, many people join these classes precisely because they want to try something new and explore their creative side. So don’t be afraid to sign up for a class even if you’re a complete beginner. Everyone has to start somewhere, and you never know—you might end up loving it.
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