Pour, Paint, and Peacocks

By no means am I very artistically talented, but seeing several people I know participate in painting classes made me want to give paining a try.

Groupon was offering a pretty awesome Paint and Sip deal, so I rounded up some of my favorite ladies and got them in on the fun as well. 

We went to class prepared. And by prepared I mean we each brought a bottle of wine. Because what goes better with a paint apron and paint brushes than a good glass of vino? Basically nothing.

We started with blank canvases and a picture of what our intended subject should semi-resemble by the end of the night. 

In the beginning my friends and I were all a little leery that our pictures would turn out less than satisfactory. We were all novice painters. For that reason alone I'm sure that is why class participants are encouraged to bring wine. Two glasses into the class and I thought I was freaking Van Gogh. 

Thankfully our instructor was great and lead us every brush stroke along the way.

My intention was to snap photos of the painting in progress, but I didn't get too far with that plan. After the first 'coat' of paint I was too busy drinking, laughing, and creating a pretty peacock.

Two quick hours (and approximately 5 glasses of wine) later our class sadly came to an end.

It goes without saying my girl friends and mom had a great time. Most of us are going back soon to try our hands at painting again.

If you have a similar class near you I would strongly urge you to grab a few friends, a few bottles of wine, and give this a try. It was easily one of the most fun evenings I'd had in a long time. 

To the ladies who joined me, thank you! It was a blast and I can't wait to do this again in a few weeks!