| In Your Backyard: Art lessons given in a very social atmosphere | |
| By Dana Hammond | |
 Unleashing your inner Picasso is the answer to a lot of things. The prolific painter, who also happened to be a poetic wordsmith, famously opined: “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” Regardless of form, I’ve always found that to be true. But who knew it could so literally add a colorful stroke of ingenuity to your next night out? Courtesy of the burgeoning paint-and-sip trend, art studios are becoming social beehives for folks looking to unwind amid creative surroundings with a brush in one hand and a beverage in the other. By the end of a memorable evening, everybody feels relaxed, new bonds have been forged and you get to take home a self-crafted piece of art as a bonus.“People are searching for something different to do, an alternative to dinner and a movie,” said Sheri Levine-Shea, owner of Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, one of the newest studios offering public and private paint-and-sip parties. “It’s amazing to see how art ties people together as they go through the creative process of painting. This is a place where you can focus on something artistic for a few hours and forget the real world. It’s fun and therapeutic.” The affair unfolds exactly as billed. Participants bring their own beverages and enjoy a painting lesson while leisurely imbibing. The art studios supply all the necessary equipment, everything from easels and brushes to blank canvases and paint-blobbed palettes. You’ll even get an apron to don. Ice buckets, corkscrews and glasses are provided along with plates and utensils, because snacks are welcome, too. At Kayla’s, the stemware sparkles and complimentary coffee, tea and bottled water are readily available as well. A chic, exposed-stone wall displays vibrant subject paintings from past classes and rows of wooden easels sit atop tables flecked with color, leaving no doubt this is a working art studio, albeit a decidedly inviting one. A mix of background music further enhances the atmosphere. Sipping cabernet for liquid courage gets the creative juices flowing, but don’t fret about being intimidated. These step-by-step classes are designed for novices. “Almost every class contains a person who hasn’t picked up a paint brush since kindergarten,” said Levine-Shea. “Instructors walk everybody through the process. We want clients to leave here with a painting they’re proud to hang.” Before joining a paint-and-sip party, participants review an online calendar that identifies subject paintings for various evenings. Typically the entire class recreates the same painting, which makes comparing results entertaining and enlightening. However, there are special events such as “double-canvas night,” where couples – romantic and otherwise – paint half of the same subject to form a whole, or more personalized “paint your pet night.” (Instructors trace animals on canvases from photos submitted in advance.) All classes range from two to three hours, and you don’t have to paint at night. Opt for an afternoon party and sip mimosas while creating a masterpiece. Kayla’s even provides the orange juice at those popular affairs. Plus, there are family and kid paint parties, sans alcohol. Kayla’s donates artwork that instructors make during classes to Habitat for Humanity. So, ready to uncork a little artistry? One warning: it’s an addictive pastime. Don’t be surprised if you start running out of wall space. Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, 629 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights: 908-516-2670 www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com. | |
| Dana Hammond, a freelance writer who resides in Northern New Jersey, is a regular contributor to Your AAA. |
Berkeley Height's premiere location for amateur painting classes and parties
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Kayla's Paint and Sip Studio featured in Your AAA - In Your Backyard
http://www.youraaamagazine.com/content.cfm?a=1945#.VR1qULojk8N
Saturday, March 28, 2015
Shop Local at Kayla's Creative Art Studio on April 12th!
Shop Local!!!!
Support local businesses up the block in Berkeley Heights. Shop early for Mother’s Day and Prom!!
Where: Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, 629 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights
When: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Purchase something from one of our local businesses and receive a raffle ticket for a free paint and sip class at Kayla’s and receive a $5 discount off a public paint and sip class! Book a private party the day of the event and receive 10% off your party.
There will be cosmetics, jewelry, candles, purses, totes, paintings, Girl Scout cookies and much much more for sale. Also, the Traveling Vineyard will provide information about free wine tastings.
Kayla’s will be collecting diapers and wipes for the Moms Helping Moms Foundation at this event. http://www.momshelpingmomsfoundation.org
For more information or questions about the event contact Kayla’s Creative Art Studio at (908) 516-2670 or info@kaylascreativeartstudio.com.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
Celebrate Spring with a Mimosa Paint and Sip Party at Kayla's Creative Art Studio
Get in the mood for spring while sipping Mimosa at Kayla's amateur paint and wine class on Sunday, March 22 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.. We provide everything you need to create your own masterpiece. We will be painting Spring has Sprung!
We will provide the orange juice and a light brunch (pastries & muffins) and you provide the champagne. Feel free to bring your own food. We provide ice, glasses, plates, utensils, complementary coffee, tea and bottled water.
Register online:
http://www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com/event/377/Spring-has-Sprung-Mimosa-Paint-and-Sip-Party
We will provide the orange juice and a light brunch (pastries & muffins) and you provide the champagne. Feel free to bring your own food. We provide ice, glasses, plates, utensils, complementary coffee, tea and bottled water.
Register online:
http://www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com/event/377/Spring-has-Sprung-Mimosa-Paint-and-Sip-Party
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Kayla's Creative Art Studio Video - Paint and Sip Fun in Action!
Never been to a paint and sip party? Check-out a paint and sip party at Kayla's Creative Art Studio in Central New Jersey. We are a unique small independent local business in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Visit our Event Calendar for upcoming BYOB paint and sip parties or book a private party at the studio or an off-site party (we can come to you)! Paint and Sip parties make great team building events or a great alternative to happy hour. A Paint and Sip party at Kayla's is perfect for any occasion. Contact Kayla's for information (908) 516-2670 or info@kaylascreativeartstudio.com.
www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Kayla's Creative Art Studio (www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com) - March 2015
If you're looking for a creative outlet in an upscale and welcoming atmosphere, make Kayla's Creative Art Studio, Central New Jersey's ultimate destination for Paint and Sip merriment your next destination for fun!
Say sayonara to your last predictable bar, club, or café experience, and welcome a new taste of culture, fabulousness, and creativity to your nightlife. Whether it's a Ladies night out, date night, bachelorette party, bridal shower, fund-raiser, corporate team-building event, children's party, or some other desire to have fun, Kayla's will give you and your fellow revelers a unique, relaxing, and intimate artistic experience with which no other venue can compare.
At Kayla's, all the materials are provided for you from acrylic paint to corkscrews! Just bring yourself and a bottle of vino. You don't have to be the next Warhol or Picasso to enjoy yourself at Kayla's. The only prerequisites you need for fun is a desire to experience the creative process of art. Your class, party, or event will be led by Kayla’s talented team of art instructors, who teach (and entertain) at the studio for 2-3 hour classes.
Kayla’s isn't your typical art studio. Don't expect paint splatters and crafts to litter the décor. Expect a Soho feel and ambiance that will dazzle. Kayla's is an escape from every day life and lets the paint, people, and passion take you away to an eminently more relaxing place.
At Kayla's, all the materials are provided for you from acrylic paint to corkscrews! Just bring yourself and a bottle of vino. You don't have to be the next Warhol or Picasso to enjoy yourself at Kayla's. The only prerequisites you need for fun is a desire to experience the creative process of art. Your class, party, or event will be led by Kayla’s talented team of art instructors, who teach (and entertain) at the studio for 2-3 hour classes.
Kayla’s isn't your typical art studio. Don't expect paint splatters and crafts to litter the décor. Expect a Soho feel and ambiance that will dazzle. Kayla's is an escape from every day life and lets the paint, people, and passion take you away to an eminently more relaxing place.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Paint and Wine Tasting Event at Four Sisters Winery
Amateur Painting and Wine Tasting Event at Four Sisters Winery
Painting Instruction Provided by Kayla’s Creative Art Studio
When: Saturday, April 25, 2015
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where: Four Sisters Winery
783 North Bridgeville Rd., Belvidere, NJ
Cost: $50 if register by March 31st
$60 if register after March 31st
Register: http://www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com/event/362/Painting-and-Wine-Tasting-at-Four-Sisters-Winery
Price includes 16” x 20” canvas and all materials you need to paint and go home with this beautiful Wine and Flowers painting. A talented art instructor will walk you step-by-step through the painting.
Price also includes wine tasting and presentation, wine cellar tour, cheese and crackers, sandwiches and a glass of wine to be enjoyed during painting instruction. Additional glasses may be purchased. Coffee, tea, iced tea and water will also be provided.
Contact (908) 516-2670 or info@kaylascreativeartstudio.com for more information
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Team Building Events at Kayla's Creative Art Studio
After working in the financial service industry as a Compliance Officer for 20 years managing different teams, I have a huge appreciation for the need to release stress and build team morale. A happy employee makes for a productive employee. Kayla’s Creative Art Studio is a paint and sip studio that offers a fun creative place for you and your colleagues to build team morale, while painting away stress. We offer three hour BYOB amateur paint and sip events. You bring your favorite adult beverages and food and Kayla’s provides everything else, including wine glasses, ice, cork screws, plates, utensils and everything you and your colleagues need to complete their own masterpiece. Our studio even has TVs with computer hook-up and Wifi for presentations.
Offsite events are also available where Kayla's can come to your office or venue of choice. Visit our website or call Kayla’s today for more information (908) 516-2670.
Sheri Levine-Shea, Owner
Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, LLC
629 Springfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com
info@kaylascreativeartstudio.com
(908)516-2670
Kayla’s Creative Art Studio, LLC
629 Springfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
www.kaylascreativeartstudio.com
info@kaylascreativeartstudio.com
(908)516-2670
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