As we step into 2025, the importance of nurturing our mental health and investing in meaningful relationships has never been clearer. With the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to neglect the creative spark that resides within us. This year, let’s make a New Year’s Resolution that not only enhances our well-being but also brings us closer to our loved ones. Tapping into your creative energy can be a transformative experience, and it all starts with embracing new opportunities.
Creativity is not just for artists or musicians; it’s a vital part of being human. Engaging in creative activities can reduce stress, improve mood, and foster a sense of accomplishment. Science has shown that creativity activates the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine, which enhances feelings of pleasure and satisfaction. You can learn more about the Neuroscience of creativity with the “Best Within You” website. So, why not make 2025 the year you unleash your inner artist?
So grab your paintbrush, invite your friends over, and let’s make 2025 a year filled with creativity, joy, and unforgettable moments! Sign Up Today!
Enjoy the energy of summer! Unleash your inner artist at a summer paint and sip party near you in NorCal. Painting and Vino hosts paint parties in San Diego and Sacramento. We update our calendar each month with fresh events, so there’s always a new art project to experience! Plus, top off your experience and explore amazing food and drink from local restaurants.
See below for the newest creative parties happening in Northern California. Want to stay in the know? Keep an eye on our events calendar, and don’t forget to join our Painting and Vino email list for updates direct to your inbox!
Sacramento Paint and Sip Events
Beautiful Moonrise
Saturday, June 23, 2 to 5 p.m.
Paint and Sip DEBUT @ Willamette Wineworks (Visit Website)
If you’ve attended our events before, you probably know Painting & Vino best for our beautiful canvas paintings! In our vibrant paint and sip experiences, guests can unleash their inner artists and create art with their own hands. Did you know we offer more than the usual step-by-step canvas classes? Our calendar also includes PREMIUM paint and sip events so you can add exciting new projects to your artistic routine.
What Do Premium Paint and Sip Events Include?
Premium paint and sip events include the same excellent instruction you find in our regular classes! Sit down with a satisfying drink, and follow along with a Master Artist who will show you how to make a work of art. Enjoy being surrounded by fun, like-minded people who want to re-ignite their creativity.
Painting on Glassware – Craft drinkware you can use daily!
Wood Signs – Decorate a durable wood sign that makes the perfect centerpiece or special occasion gift.
Mixed Media – Explore more advanced art techniques and tools to add new depth to your designs.
Pop Selfies – Paint a bold & colorful self-portrait in pop-art style, just like Andy Warhol!
Pet Portraits – Capture your furry friend in a personal portrait that lasts a lifetime.
Why Should I Try It?
Try a new artistic medium. Our premium paint and sips give you and your best friends the chance to explore new mediums that go beyond acrylic painting. Exchange a painted canvas for a personalized piece you can use every day, like a decorated mug or wine glass.
Go deeper with your art education. Learn about artistic techniques you might not have encountered before! Try a mixed media paint and sip where you can use special tools to add depth and interesting textures to your designs.
Unlock a more personalized art project. Many of our premium events focus on personal art pieces that represent your life and interests. Rather than painting the same design as everyone else, you can paint a creation that is entirely your own! Try a “Paint Your Pet” workshop and capture your fur baby’s personality in a paw-some portrait that can’t be replicated.
When Can I Get Started?
Right now! Painting and Vino offers a variety of premium classes every month. We routinely update our calendar with new arts & crafts projects to try, all curated by our team of Master Artists just for you. Be sure to visit our Premium events page for details.
See below for some exciting premium paint and sip opportunities coming this summer!
SAN DIEGO | Paint Your Pet Portrait and Sip with Erin
join us at Solterra Winery and Kitchen for the next Wine and Paint Night! Sip and dine as local artist, Rebecca, guides you in recreating “Springtime Jardiniere”. A beautiful spring time piece that will fit right in, in anyone’s home.
This class is 21 and up, 2.5 hours and all supplies are provided. Solterra Winery and Kitchen located in Leucadia! Solterra is a local gem with amazing food and prize winning wine to choose from. Their kitchen offers tapas, flatbreads, burgers, charcuterie boards and more!! Check out their menu HERE. Solterra’s happy hour starts at 3:30-5:30pm daily, so if you are wanting to take advantage of happy hour make sure to show up early to place your order!!
Every moment from the day they are hired until retirement is a chance to strengthen relationships and provide a great work environment that has employees there for their entire careers. So typically a send-off Retirement Party is traditional and meaningful.
When your coworker is ready to retire, you want to be sure that you help them finish their amazing career with the feeling of admiration for the time they gave. The greatest gift you can give them is a happy memory to mark the end of this chapter of their life.
Throw them a Retirement Party
You could do the same old mundane drinks and decoration type of send-off or you could make it memorable with a Paint and Sip party!!!
An activity such as Paint and Sip brings together coworkers and invites collaboration, everyone feels valued, they can enjoy some laughs, and in all the fun will make great memories with a Retirement Party
Why Painting and Vino would be perfect for your Retirement Party
Painting & Vino will cater to your event needs. We are a mobile paint and sip so we can bring the paint party to you. We will assist you in working out all the details like; date/time/painting choice/location/artist, all you need to do is invite your guests and get ready to have some fun. We do all the hard work, such as; set up, instruction, and clean up. Create a memorable event your guests will never forget and the best part is they get to take home their own unique piece of artwork they created!
Event planning should be fun, so we provide you with your own Private Event Coordinator to help answer all your questions and ensure things run smoothly.
We are mobile and have a number of great partnerships with five-star venues and restaurants near you. Let us help you find the perfect space for your Paint and Sip event.
Whether you want to do a “Paint Your Pet” event, painting on glass, painting on wood pallet board, painting your companies logo in a fun exercise formatted class, or any other creative ideas, we have you covered!
How does summer transition to the fall color palette you ask? I can’t believe that it is almost September! The month that sends a gentle reminder that the end of the summer is here. Time flies in the summer months when the kids are out of school and vacations are planned. I find myself leaning toward earthy fall colors when we lean into the Fall! It is still hot enough for the hottest late summer colors as well as early fall days. For example rich greens, golden yellows, mauvy pinks and reds, creams, beiges, browns, etc.
How do we change to fall when painting?
It is easy to mimic autumn just by amping up the fall tones. With the colors mentioned above and with burgundy, deep greens, mustards, etc.
The colors in nature in additon to the cozy feelings autumn brings us, people are always stopping to take it in. Like a pumpkin patch, an apple orchid, the autumn equinox, and harvests. These are all against the backdrop of the fall season.
Painting and Vino’s fall color palette
Fun and enjoying feeling is embraced in so many ways. I personally get a real sense of fall when I can sip on a warm cup of coffee with pumpkin flavoring. Some start to get in the mood with sweater weather as well as the forever-changing leaves and crisp air. Another way to get in the fall season is to partake in a paint and sip class with Painting and Vino. You can find out what we have in store for you this September. You can request a private class with a custom design that gets you in the mood for a fall color palette.
All in all, Fall is really one of the most nostalgic times of the year because the season always seems to prepare us for what is coming. Daylight savings, Halloween, Thanksgiving, as well as winter. But that is for another day. Fall is definitely an atmosphere therefore we like to think we help bring it to life with a brush and canvas while sipping on an aged wine or holiday limited edition brew. Regardless, join Painting and Vino for a painting experience that will have you falling in love with fall. Check out upcoming events. Nothing says fall like gathering with people and ones you love.
Can’t get out for one of our classes, try our
“On-Demand” Paint and Sip online!!!
Painting and Vino “ON DEMAND” paint and sip events provide all the same fun that our venue-hosted events offer from the comfort and safety of your home or just about anywhere with a good WIFI signal. With our “On-Demand” events you can host your own at-home Paint and Sip paint party whenever, wherever.
Learn how easy it is!! 10 Easy Steps to Purchasing an “On-Demand” Event.
Purchase your supplies, then purchase your on-demand event. and then paint your Masterpiece! It’s that easy!
Once you purchase an “On-Demand” Paint and Sip event, we will send you an access link within 1-2 hours. Please allow 10 hours for International orders. Once you click on the access link, you will have 72 hours of access. DO NOT CLICK THE LINK UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO PAINT!! The Acrylic Paint colors needed are listed in the event description
The purchase of an “On-Demand” Paint and Sip is good for one household/device, sharing the link is not allowed. Please make sure your security settings for your online device and internet service provider are not set up to block the temporary URL we send you. If you have an issue accessing the link, please contact support immediately so they may assist you. If you are planning an at-home paint and sip party, we suggest that you test the link prior just in case there may be an issue accessing the link due to security settings.
How to plan the Perfect Sip and Painting Party. You will learn that not everyone that joins a Painting and Vino class has experience or thinks they are any good at painting. The act of painting is more fun and engaging than sitting next to people watching a film. It is also far less competitive… depending who you have join you than fantasy football or trivia night.
Enjoying the company of others, whether it is family, friends, colleagues, etc you can rest assure everyone will enjoy delicious food and drinks amongst one another.
Don’t know where to have a painting class at? No worries. Painting and Vino works with many nearby venues and can assist on finding the venue for you and your group. This way you can put little to no effort into preparing and leave the hard stuff to us! Picking the date should be the hardest thing you have to do.
Our Painting parties are easy to enjoy, makes for good conversation and you might just pick up some painting skills! We provide the Easels, Paint, and Canvases with a Artist lead class to get you through the easy to follow steps.
Why a Wine & Painting Party
Connecting with others in person is a positive boost to your emotional well-being. It also gives you a chance to bond, reconnect, or build synergy with co-workers. Re-creating a picture will give your group a place to to feel good and focus on your artwork, nothing expresses your feelings more than you with a paint brush, so have fun.
We have found in most events, by the end if not all, some are surprised at how well their paintings turned out. What a great booth for your self-confidence.
Think you are too old or young, not your thing? Did you know painting has shown to improve not only your emotional health but motor skills as well. So push away your phones, keyboards, etc and grab a paint brush with us! Another fun tidbit is your concentration and possibly overall distractive personality also will improve as well research suggest. Matter a fact, it has been proven that many enter a state of creative flow when engaged in painting and some have even experienced forgetting the temperature of their surroundings. Interesting for sure, isn’t it?
Give yourself plenty of timely booking your party as early as possible in advance with our artists –Don’t forget to give your guests enough time to RSVP. We suggest at least 2 weeks in advance or as early as a month in advance to ensure an artist is available. A month in advance may seem too much, but everyone get busy and booked up. Getting final headcount in advance will also be important for your artist and overall planning of supplies and space needed as well as time for set up. painting (runs 2 hours to 3 hours depending on difficulty), and take down. Your guest will also need breaks and time to refill their drinks and nibble on some food. So plan for 4 hours minimum.
If you are having it in your home, you can alway suggest to your guest a potluck and to BYOB or favorite bottle of wine. People like to help! Whatever you do, don’t overthink it. You will also need to consider a place for your guest to paint and sip at. Though our artist come with all that you need to paint, we do not provide the tables and chairs for your guest.
Like I mentioned earlier, you can ask about one of our partner venues as a location for your party. We may be able to suggest the perfect place. Our venues are places normally with food and alcohol, if not at least alcohol for your sipping pleasure.
Choosing the theme of your Painting Party
Choosing a theme helps narrate the evening. Our artist have a portfolio of pre-created designs along with holiday themed painting for you to choose from or you can request a custom one as well.
So if you are planning a party in the upcoming months, fall themes or halloween focused paintings might be perfect for your party.
Be sure to ask your artist the level of difficulty, especially to not over complicate the event designed to be relaxing and fun.
Do you know any interesting facts about painting history and the arts?
Art has been a timeless pastime and universal to audiences for centuries. Anything from classical to modern and contemporary masterpieces, painting encompasses a wide range of styles, that have been the foundation to art and culture.
But what do you know about the arts? What interesting or fun facts you you know? Do you know who Monet or Georgia O’Keeffe? You might, but there are some things you might not know. So lets test your knowledge and when you are painting in a class or just gabbing with a friend or coworker, you can throw one of these tidbits in for fun:
“All the old paintings on the tombs, they do the sand dance, don’t ya know?” according to what 1986 hit song by The Bangles?
Some Trivia ART Questions that will have you possibly surprised or more intrigues. *answer key at bottom*
In 1969, which artist took a break from painting melting clocks to design the Chupa Chups lollipop logo?
What type of art did ancient Egyptians use to communicate with?
What is the name for art that does not depict recognizable objects and instead uses shapes, color, and textures to create an effect?
How many types of art are there?
What famous Italian artist was also an inventor, musician, and scientist?
Who painted the famous portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer, also known as the Woman in Gold?
What artist painted the ceiling of the famous Sistine Chapel over a period of four years?
What artist is known for his surrealist paintings, including The Persistence of Memory?
Which painting has its own mailbox from fans?
what type of event between 1912 and 1948 was given medals for olympic sports?
Embracing the arts enriches the experience of practice Arts as well as self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity while brushing up on some history. The arts are a Universal language among the entire planet.
Diving into the arts helps to use your imagination and can help with the ability to actively engage in new concepts and discover connections between ideas as well as provide advantages for their social and emotional well-being.
*Answer Key*
Walk Like an Egyptian
Dali
Hieroglyphics
Abstract art
7 (painting, architecture, sculpture, literature, music, performing, and cinema)
Leonardo da Vinci
Gustav Klimt
Michaelangelo
Salvador Dali
The Mona Lisa
.Talented artist and sportsperson that created sports theme masterpieces
Join us for more knowledge and embrace your creative side while learning to paint with one of our fun experts.
Why is trying something new can change our lives and give us happiness…
When you try something new, such as painting, your brain and body are being challenged. Our brain inactivity or unused abilities are now stimulated. It causes an instant boost reaction to our neurotransmitters, results in us feeling good.
Trying something new changes our perspective and allows us to see things in a different light. Sometimes observing something we would of missed before or possibly chose to ignore. This allows us to see new and exciting possibilities.
Trying to paint, even if it is scary and intimidating, helps us step out of our comfort zone. Therefore causing new feelings that enlighten and help us recognize other opportunities and potential.
Trying something new can also break the daily monotony. In result causing stimulation of our intellectual being as well as our emotional and physical self.
Finally, trying new things causes a chain reaction where you will be braver to experience other new things with endless possibilities.
So why is “Painting” a good one to try?
Painting tends to both take you out of your norm. Unlike many new things you experience, this is a self journey. The act of painting is also known for it ability to help with emotional wellness, brain power, memory and much more.
Another benefit to painting is it requires little to no experience to get started. Some find it rejuvenating and spiritual. Others find a passion that they didn’t know they even had by trying this new thing.
I am NOT good at ART! Is even possible to be an Artist?
When you were young, people probably praised your artwork. Those compliments more than likely gave you the enthusiasm to continue creating more and more art in your childhood. Then it occurred to you, that maybe you were not! You joined art classes with your peers and maybe even a contest or two. To only find failure on the other end. You started to compare yourself to those who seemed to have a NATURAL knack for the arts. Maybe even struggled with confidence. You possibly excepted you are Not an Artist?!? I am NOT good at Art
So the question is if you were a good artist? Naturally slipped away and you accepted the fact that it wasn’t your forte. However, I am here to tell you that you are an ARTIST. You are talented. You have abilities that no other possesses. Wait!!! Don’t roll your eyes just yet and dismiss what I am saying!
Hear me out…
Instead of burying your head in the sand, I want you to do a little self-challenge. Many of your famous artists of the centuries had the same outlook as you at one time or another. Research a few of them. Even your peers who look seemingly flawless have self-doubt about what they are creating and possibly throw a few away in hatred of their own creations. Come to except you may not be the best or never will be. This may seem trivial or counterproductive to what I am about to tell you. However, to really come into your own abilities and talent (that is right talent) you will need to strive for improvement AND accept failure at many junctions.
I suggest, taking an interest in tutorials, visiting a class, and even attempting a hundred more pieces before you realize you are in fact an ARTIST! Determination can fuel you more than anything, that goes for anything in life really.
Ever heard the saying “the eye of the beholder“, well it is a natural ego state of our own self to be critical of ourselves and our worth. Just as you put the paintbrush down or walk away again… Someone just might have an “eye” for your art! I have found throughout the years that my paintings are of interest and truly give more people than a picture with imperfections but in fact, give people feelings. Those feelings could be love, memories, fulfillment, and enjoyment. Your art gives others value and inner emotions that I can’t even describe.
For example, visiting a foreign place or seeing a catastrophe live or in a photograph. It gives you a feeling, of what type is up to the viewer. How are you to know what that feeling really is? You yourself have your own feelings and mind of interpretation. Let the work interpret your art! share it with the world. Become the artist you are inside and bring it to the outside. Try if you will…
You can make art because everyone has a unique way of looking at things. And when you express yourself, that becomes your art. Everyone is an artist in their own way. But remember to have FUN!
Visit a museum, visit an art gallery, or attend a Painting with Vino Class and see other Artists do the unthinkable. Be ARTIST!
