Monet and Merlot

This is a really fun afternoon activity for girlfriends! They move locations for each class — I took mine at Bamboozle Café downtown, but they do them all over Tampa. Just check the online shceudle on their web site to find a date and location that works best for you. On this calendar, you also get to see the painting for each class and choose one that you’d want to paint.
I’m not an «artist» by any means, but Brianne, the owner, and her assistant were so helpful and made the painting process fun and not intimidating. The best part is you get to hang out with your girls and drink wine, while you get to do something creative and different!
I can’t wait to go to another one! I also learned they can do private parties, for things like birthdays and bridal or baby showers, with specially-​chosen patinings that match the party theme. I highly reccomend this for a random fun girls’ day or a gift to a mom/​sister/​friend!
Update: I saw on their Facebook page they are closing down after Jan 2012. Sad news! They are, however, still available for private parties after that.