A Taste of Art

Attended a paint and sip held at a local restaurant and it was a great experience! The teacher was funny and engaging, and in spite of us being a relatively large group she was able to give great insight and tips to each person. Its been years since I painted so I wasn’t thrilled with my painting at the end, but it was a fun filled experience. i would definitely try out another Paint & Sip event again soon!

I have been lucky enough to do 2 classes with Sue. One was an event thru SEABA and the second was a private party at a co-​workers home. At both events Sue walked us all thru a painting (the sunflowers and the snowman if you review the photos — note — those aren’t my photos!) With the exception of the art credit I need for my electives, I tend to be more a spreadsheet kinda girl verses creative…
Sue can make anyone an artist! Trust me a little wine helps with any nerves you might have too!
Both results were fantastic and I have them hanging proudly on my wall. If you want a fun night out with friends that isn’t your normal dinner and drinks, try one of Sue’s events!

I want to preface this by pointing out that I am not at all– in any way, shape, or form (see what I did there)-artistic! And you know what, I am fine with that. So, when the opportunity arose to test out «A Taste of Art» I jumped at it. I wanted to see just how far I could push my lack of talent and see what results would be gathered from the experience.
I attended a Paint and Sip evening at Butch + Babe’s restaurant in Burlington. Upon walking in, the first thing I noticed was the intimate size of the space and that there were a few too-​many-​tables-​to-​count set up in the far right side of the restaurant for the paint event. Aside from that, I also observed a confident presence. Standing at the head of the table was a warm, eager looking lady whom I later came to learn was Sue herself!
Sue had already taken the time to set up each one of our canvases, paint dollops, brushes, water, and even aprons! Though the space was a bit tight, I really felt that we had adequate room to maneuver our inner artists!
Sue began the sessions by telling us a tiny bit about herself and her business. She then showed us the painting we would use as a guide and gently began to introduce us into the world of painting. I found Sue to be quite instructional and pleasant. Though she was at the very front of the space, she took the time to really engage with all of us on an individual basis. She did her best to accommodate our random artistic whims and really worked with individuals to guide them in adding character to their paintings.
Sue is real, relate able, and has a calm, soothing way about her. She is very passionate about what she does and she wants to share it with the world. So go on, go hang out with Sue; bring out the artist within!

My friends and I were lucky enough to receive a class with Sue as a Christmas present! It was a blast! I have never painted before but that didn’t matter. Sue is very encouraging and it was such a great memory and experience for us to share! I plan on signing up for another class in the future and would love to bring other friends and family members. Oh, and my picture? I’m pretty sure I’ll smile every time I look at it!