The best time of the year is finally here. It is the season to be jolly, amped up on sugar, and sing sweet holiday hymns with your friends and loved ones. For most of us, the holidays are the time to quench our creative dragons with several creative events that we have ignored throughout the year.
As we all have seen in our socials, several art events keep popping up on our For you pages on our social media and the most popular one being paint and sip events. Paint and sip events are almost the order of everyone’s weekend plan. Most companies, schools, and restaurants use these simple events to provide a place for art enthusiasts to understand and learn about the art world and its ‘ Alice in wonderland’ escapist nature.
If you have yet to attend one, don’t worry, I am here to fill you in on the what, the where, and the hows involved when organizing a paint and sip event. This post will provide you with a guide to planning and attending a paint-and-sip event.
What is a paint and sip event?
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Alt text: one instructor with two students in a sip-and-paint class.
A paint and sip or ‘sip and paint event is a painting class involving a lot of wine. Yes, you, as the students, are provided with a glass of wine which you partake in during the painting class. It may involve a small or large number of people and can be led by two or more artists.
It is a classic art event that allows the participants to interact with the artists who creatively directs them to create their own masterpiece. The best part is that every participant gets home with their art piece. This sounds like an excellent idea, especially if you’re planning to have a small soiree in your backyard with a few friends, want to hold a wine-tasting event for your customers, and even want to market yourself as an artist. Because this is also an event, it can be tedious, nerve-racking, and exhausting if it is your first time planning for it alone.
How to plan a paint and sip event at home
A paint-and-sip event is a perfect time to catch up with old friends, launch a new product, and entertain a few friends for a housewarming party or even a fun way to reveal your baby’s gender, yes?
How do you ensure the event runs successfully and everyone has fun?
First, you need to decide on the number of people attending the art event. Art events can be fun and stressful if you underestimate or overestimate the number of guests you have attending the event. The guest list determines your inventory and determines your number of art instructors. Having a considerably large number of guests automatically requires you to have two or more art instructors so that everyone gets to have a one-on-one experience with the instructor and learn a thing or two about painting techniques.
After you have narrowed down your guest list, it’s time to contact the instructors/ instructor to understand what products to purchase for the event.
Pro tip: Artists provide insight into the prices of the materials required for the event.
Art instructors act as a guide to getting the best deals on art products which will cost less than when you are purchasing by yourself as a first-time paint and sip organizer.
Lastly, it is time to have a creative vision of the setup. A paint-and-sip event is a classy and chill affair. Cozy decorations such as throw pillows, fluffy rugs, and warm lights provide a solid atmosphere to interact with your guest, enjoy some good quality wine and learn about art.
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Alt text: a cozy setup idea for a sip-and-paint art event
Where to attend a paint and sip event.
Paint and sip events have become very popular in the last three months, especially after the world was safe for us to breathe outside again. It has become a fun and chilled way for loved ones to catch up, love birds to get to know each other, and for coworkers to strengthen their cohesiveness.
It has become almost impossible to miss a sip and paint event every weekend. While it has become redundant, event organizers are coming up with new versions of the event, such as crochet and coffee, bible study and paint, painting in the woods, and many more. If you are not an avid wine drinker like me, don’t worry, there is a painting event somewhere to fit your interests.
So, where can I attend these painting events?
Instagram should be your first source. Doing a deep dive into franchised paint and sip companies might be a great place to start if you want to attend one event this weekend. You can also follow some event companies such as Hustle sasa and Art deli events for you to be in the know of any creative art events happening during this weekend. Gladly, such companies provide a leeway for purchasing event tickets directly from their website, securing you an immediate spot for the event—very 21st century.
Lastly, it is simply visiting different galleries and art institutions here in Nairobi, as most of them are hubs for creatives. By doing so, you can meet art instructors willing to assist you in planning an art event or keep you in the know of any sip-and-paint events near you.
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Alt text: one instructor(left) and two art students holding their masterpieces at Lifestyle, Nairobi
Wrapping up
Now that you’ve learned about paint-and-sip events, it is essential for you to carefully plan and organize your event in a way that is both informative and fun. Paint-and-sip events also allow artists to acquire new customers and introduce their art techniques to the public. This sparks an interest in attendees who will be more interested in attending more events and understanding the Kenyan art scene. Contact Art deli events today to help you organize your own art event or link you to certified professional art instructors who will make your event one to remember this holiday season!