Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks

MegMarch · 08-21-2015, 02:04 PM

I got my degree in Art History and minored in Painting, but haven't done anything with that. BUT a friend from school contacted me about teaching those sip and paint type classes. I'd earn money, and it's at night so no childcare.

But I haven't attended these before. I'll go to observe on Monday, but would love if you could share any thoughts with me if you've gone.

mamaKristin · 08-21-2015, 02:40 PM

I've been to now, and it was so much fun.

The instructor had a finished piece, and he walked us through how to do a similar piece, but showed variations. IT was pretty step by step, but still totally unique results on every canvas.

Start to finish, it was about a 90 minute class. There was the instructor, and he had a helper for setting up (but he was a fill in instructor, as he told us, the original one was in a collision on the way to the class, so I don't know if a staff of 2 is standard or not - it was a class of 25). Then he did some clean up, but we did some too.

ValiantJoy07 · 08-21-2015, 04:51 PM

I love them! A shop opened up down the street from my house last year and I go any chance I get. I've sat in with 4 or 5 different teachers.

In my observation the best classes are the ones that ....

are *very* step by step and detailed as far as paint colors to add to the brush and up front at the beginning of the class what each brush and tool will be used for. .

The teacher speaks clearly and loudly (especially when people start hitting their second glass of wine goodness it gets silly some times!

).

The teacher stops at more detailed parts of the painting and goes around the room for a few minutes to be sure that no one needs suggestions or help with a specific part.

The classes down the street from from 6:30-8:30 and some times we don't finish until 9 if it's a large group.

---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ----------

Oh also be sure you're clear at the beginning that every one heard your name.Or wear a name tag.

It's so awkward when you need help and there is a lot of chatter and you didn't catch the instructors name and you need help and have to go up and tap them and ask. Makes you feel like you're in elementary school again.

ECingMama · 08-21-2015, 05:43 PM

What fun! I've always wanted to do one!

..........

I've seen kids do this too, and their paintings were awesome! Kids' only class.

graciousmomma · 08-21-2015, 05:58 PM

I haven't been to one, but they are quite popular around here.

houseforjoy · 08-21-2015, 07:33 PM

i have not been, but just heard about them and think they sound SUPER fun!!

squiddles · 08-21-2015, 07:52 PM

Oh my gosh, please come do it here! That sounds so fun!

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08-21-2015, 02:04 PM	#1
MegMarch Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 5,922	Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks I got my degree in Art History and minored in Painting, but haven't done anything with that. BUT a friend from school contacted me about teaching those sip and paint type classes. I'd earn money, and it's at night so no childcare. But I haven't attended these before. I'll go to observe on Monday, but would love if you could share any thoughts with me if you've gone.

08-21-2015, 02:40 PM	#2
mamaKristin Rose Garden parenting better than I garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: just here :) Posts: 26,586	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks I've been to now, and it was so much fun. The instructor had a finished piece, and he walked us through how to do a similar piece, but showed variations. IT was pretty step by step, but still totally unique results on every canvas. Start to finish, it was about a 90 minute class. There was the instructor, and he had a helper for setting up (but he was a fill in instructor, as he told us, the original one was in a collision on the way to the class, so I don't know if a staff of 2 is standard or not - it was a class of 25). Then he did some clean up, but we did some too.

08-21-2015, 04:51 PM	#3
ValiantJoy07 Rose Garden "Take Joy Home, And make a place in thy great heart for her...Joy is the grace we say to God." ~Jean Ingelow~ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Forest Posts: 16,337	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks I love them! A shop opened up down the street from my house last year and I go any chance I get. I've sat in with 4 or 5 different teachers. In my observation the best classes are the ones that .... are very step by step and detailed as far as paint colors to add to the brush and up front at the beginning of the class what each brush and tool will be used for. . The teacher speaks clearly and loudly (especially when people start hitting their second glass of wine goodness it gets silly some times! ). The teacher stops at more detailed parts of the painting and goes around the room for a few minutes to be sure that no one needs suggestions or help with a specific part. The classes down the street from from 6:30-8:30 and some times we don't finish until 9 if it's a large group. ---------- Post added at 07:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ---------- Oh also be sure you're clear at the beginning that every one heard your name.Or wear a name tag. It's so awkward when you need help and there is a lot of chatter and you didn't catch the instructors name and you need help and have to go up and tap them and ask. Makes you feel like you're in elementary school again. __________________ Hannah Joy Intuitive People Loving Introvert Married since '05 to Ryan software and web applications developer. Homeschooling Mama to my 5 Joys... dd1 RJ (12/07), dd2 AJ (08/09), dd3 PJ (01/12), ds1 Ziggy (09/15), ds2 Sunny (05/18) Enjoying a Healing Diet to manage SPD and other health challenges. Sorry for the typos and sloppy grammar I don't have a good excuse anymore.

08-21-2015, 05:43 PM	#4
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks What fun! I've always wanted to do one! .......... I've seen kids do this too, and their paintings were awesome! Kids' only class. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

08-21-2015, 05:58 PM	#5
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,063	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks I haven't been to one, but they are quite popular around here. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

08-21-2015, 07:33 PM	#6
houseforjoy Rose Garden trying to live like olaf "this is the best day of my life!... and quite possibly the last!" Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: in the sunshine with my own personal flurry Posts: 9,563	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks i have not been, but just heard about them and think they sound SUPER fun!! __________________ Amanda, ENFJ Mommy to my bounty: ds 13 years, dd 12 years, dd 9 years , dd 6 and ds 4 Psalm 13 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day?....because I am shaken. 5 But I have trusted in your steadfast love; my heart shall rejoice in your salvation. 6 I will sing to the Lord, because he has dealt bountifully with me.

08-21-2015, 07:52 PM	#7
squiddles Climbing Rose Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beautiful PNW Posts: 1,409	Re: Drinkin' and Paintin' or An Opportunity Knocks Oh my gosh, please come do it here! That sounds so fun! Sent from my Z812 using Tapatalk __________________ homeschooling Mama, INFJ married to my BFF since 2006 A 2007, M 2009, K 2011 & E 2014

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