Finally, my husband and I tried sip and paint. At the beginning, we both were very skeptical because we didn’t have any painting experience previously. Also, we weren’t feeling comfortable doing activities with strangers. However, we did not let our anxiety change our decision and booked an online class for a cold Sunday afternoon. Based on the available classes, we did our best to pick something simple and meaningful to paint.
We arrived early to understand the process. It was a big studio, and there were so many other ongoing classes. In one of the classes, they were celebrating a birthday, and in another one, a big group was having a get-together. We were pleased to see that all of their paintings were quite nice, and everyone was having fun. After the studio tour, we took our places at our workstations and waited for others to arrive.
We were still very excited and felt that it was a good decision from what we saw so far. Our workstations were ready with the painting materials. Also, we brought our drink, fruit, and some pretzel with us. I wasn’t sure if anybody would eat, but I wanted to be prepared if they did. So, we were ready to paint two cardinals.
They provided two completed samples for us to review while we were painting. Also, the instructor painted her own painting while explaining the process. She also prepared bird templates during the classes. I think she should have done it earlier. Instead of cutting the templates when we were there, she should have spent time with us and checked on our progress. Maybe other teachers do better preparation; since it was our first experience, we did not know. Next time, I will definitely ask this question before I book my class.
Overall, it was a great experience. Of course, we did not become artists after this experience, but we both completed our paintings successfully. Besides, we had a lot of fun. We compared our paintings and helped each other. In the end, we were happy with the results. After this experience, we understood better the value of doing out of ordinary activities together. Although we enjoy cooking, walking, running, or traveling together, trying something new was fascinating.
If you never tried sip and paint, I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend some quality time with their loved ones. You can learn new things about each other and be surprised by the hidden talent they or you may have.
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