Waterfalls are a universal symbol of beauty, so why not encourage everyone to craft a nature-inspired artwork to hang in their home?
How to host your own sip and paint party
You may have seen pictures of social painting parties, also called sip and paint like this one hosted by Social Makers Africa every other month. Sip and paint parties are exactly what they sound like — a party where everyone paints and drinks. They are a fun way to get together with friends while being creative and loading up on the bubbly. They are also a unique theme for birthdays, kids’ parties, showers, or really just for a relaxing afternoon with your besties.
Thinking of hosting your own paint party with friends? You can do so by following these really simple steps. Just make sure you are painting as much as you’re sipping.
3. Art supplies: You’ll need easels, 9 in. x 12 in. canvases, brushes, paint, and aprons. You can pick these up yourself at an art store or have them delivered to you when you buy online. Check out this art supplies store we found on Instagram. Red drinking cups filled with water can be used for cleaning the brushes. Make sure to label these cups so people don’t accidentally drink the wrong liquid.
4. Setting up: Depending on how many guests you are expecting, you will need a long table and chairs with a ratio of 5- 6 people per table. The more guests you have, the more tables and chairs you’ll need. You don’t want to have too many people on a table because the painters need enough space in their workstations for art supplies and drinks.
5. Table cloths: Because not only will there be paint spills, wine can easily find its way onto the table as well. An easy hack is to spread old newspapers or plastic wrap on the tables. You may also want to have some kind of floor covering underneath the painting areas.
6. Food: It is a good idea to have finger food and snacks to munch on to give your guests the needed energy to flex their artistic abilities.
7. ALCOHOL: It’s called sip and paint for a reason. You can have options for red or white wine and even champagne if you’re feeling fancy. Also, have a couple of nonalcoholic options like juice and mocktails. Make sure to have plenty of water as well.
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8. Tutorial: You can either have an art instructor to guide you and your guests through the painting process, have the canvases pre-drawn at the art store, or simply play a tutorial on YouTube for all to follow.
9. Music: Don’t forget to have soft music playing in the background to help set the mood and keep the party lively.
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Animal acrylic paintings
Acrylics are a versatile, water-based paint which makes them the ideal pick for beginners. They can be thinned with water, they dry quickly, and require few accessories.
Choosing animals to paint gives everyone the chance to paint a piece based on their pets or favorite animals — a theme that is almost always relatable. While no experience is necessary, it might be worth starting the evening with a step-by-step acrylic tutorial or general acrylic painting tutorials so everyone can get to grips with how to use the paints.
Flowers
Flowers are another flexible theme where most people have their favorite flowers, scents, and colors as a source of inspiration for their piece. Flowers can also be drawn true-to-life or abstract, giving versatility.
Drawing and painting with silhouettes is an interesting way of making a beautiful picture come to life. Ask everyone to start with their choice of background colors, let the piece dry and then they can paint over the top with dark colors or black to create silhouettes.
Play with lines
Remember that everything doesn’t have to be linear or perfect. And, being creative with lines can support the creation of abstract pieces. Now, faces and body silhouettes are very much en vogue.
Stemming back to Egyptians in 1,500 BC, still life paintings have now had a more contemporary and hyper-realistic twist. Ask your group members to draw something they can see in the room, or create a centerpiece for everyone to draw from their individual perspectives.
