Paint. Drink. Have Fun. This is my kind of motto!
Alamo Heights' new Pinot's Palette sponsored a San Antonio Blogger class and I was lucky enough to join this group of lovely bloggers for a great evening.
Adventure Fix Knows How to Paint. Drink. Have Fun!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
SABloggers at Pinot's Palette
From the moment I walked in, I was in wannabe painter heaven!
In just a little over two hours, these lovely blank canvases become your own work of (inspired) art.
After some excellent wine and appetizers, (it is BYOW and Snacks) we sat down so that our instructor could begin. I admit I was apprehensive. I love being crafty, but actual painting is not a skill I claim to have. Luckily, with the very clear and patient instruction we were all on our way!
Not Going Postal Is Inspired with a Night Out to Pinot's Palette
Monday, March 11, 2013
Stroke of Inspiration
Unless you’re an artist, I think we all get programmed at some point to downplay our creative abilities.
“I can’t really draw.”
“I’m not artistic.”
“I’m not very creative.”
My professor in college who taught the mandatory “art for education majors” class who said we should no more let kids ay “I’m not good at art,” than we would let them say “oh, I’m not good at math/reading/science.” Her point was that artistic ability was not so much some amazing gift only endowed on a few, but a skill we were all capable of developing. (Of course, we don’t develop it. Since it’s not tested. But that’s a point for another post.)
So, I was excited when I was invited by our local Pinot’s Palette franchise to participate in one of their evening classes with some of my other favorite blogging ladies. The night had a lot going for it: 1) wine 2) good friends 3) snacks… and 4) a chance to paint.
Over the three hours we were there, I did a little snacking, a little sipping, a lot of snarking and giggling, and some painting.
Say No to Bacon Enjoys Mother-Daughter Night Out to Pinot's Palette
Friday, March 8, 2013
Date With My Momma
Yesterday was such a great day! I got off work a little early to spend the evening with my mom. I bought her a gift certificate to a place called Pinot’s Palette for her birthday back in August, and we finally found a time to use it. Not sure what Pinot’s Palette is? That’s ok, keep reading and you’ll get to hear ALL about it.
Before Pinot’s Palette, we needed to eat dinner, so I chose this new place called Zoë’s Kitchen. It’s a chain, but I’d highly recommend you look for one near you. I looked up their menu before and saw it was a Mediterranean place and also very healthy, so I was excited to try it.
The food was fantastic! We ordered the hummus with pita for appetizer and it was so good, I didn’t get a picture until it was almost gone.
Petit Lapin Girls Night Out to Pinot's Palette - Alamo Heights
Friday, March 8, 2013
I love to paint. I’ve got pretty good technique, if you don’t mind my saying. I’m pretty artistic in a crafty way. But I am NO painter. I can’t visualize the objects, or shadowing, or spacial needs of a piece of art. So its a good thing that when I showed up at Pinot’s Palette, for GNO with some of my favorite bloggers, with a bottle of bubbles in hand, I didn’t need any of those skills!
Step by step, the patient and talented teachers walk the wanna-be artiste though a two-ish hour long course full of laughter, conversation and wine refills. My finished masterpiece:
Thrifty Diva Paints the Town at Pinot's Palette in San Antonio
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Painting in San Antonio at Pinot’s Pallete - Alamo Heights
Good Time Alert! One of the perks to my “job” checking out new places in San Antonio and sharing them with you. Pinot’s Pallete has arrived in San Antonio. You can find the paint studio in Alamo Heights. Can I just say I am a person that loves art, but the thought of me making my own scared me. I am by no means an artist with a paint brush. So my thought was I would at least get to hang out with some of my favorite ladies for the night.
I really wish I would have taken a picture of our snacking and drink spread. Pinot’s Palette painting in San Antonio is a BYOB painting studio. Invite a few girlfriends or take your date. Pick up a few of your fave snacks and a bottle of wine and head over to Pinot’s Palette painting in San Antonio. I was to busy enjoying the snacks and wine that I forgot to take a picture. Find your spot and follow along. The directions where surprisingly easy and I almost felt like I wasn’t doing to shabby.
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget Enjoys Pinot's Palette - Alamo Heights
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Pinots Palette
San Antonio is fortunate enough to have a newly opened Pinot’s Palette location that the hubbs and I recently visited for one of our rare date nights out.
I packed a picnic basket of goodies, grabbed a bottle of sangria and we made our way over.
We were welcomed by owner and manager Cristina as soon as we walked in the door. People were already chilling bottles of wine in tubs of ice, grabbing provided eating utensils and bottles of water and socializing while waiting for our instructions to start.
Our resident artist instructor Sonia called the evening to a start and we all settled in front of our canvases with our paints and brushes ready to go.
This was the painting of the night that we were going to be taught to recreate.
The Jason Experiment Enjoys Date Night at Pinot's Palette
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Pinot's Palette: A different kind of Date
So for all of you Romeo's and Casanova's out there I would like to introduce you to a new kind of date. Beyond the movies, not the average dinner date but the creative paint yourself out of a box date.
Welcome to Pinot's Palette, a painting franchise that hosts, How-to events that is seemingly easily but immensely fun!
It is a BYOB type of event. Meaning bring your own bottle of beer/wine/juice whatever your heart desires. But in the meantime you can learn from an expert master painter and create something your did not even realize was capable.....ART.
It is a great experience, that goes beyond the expected but also challenges how you view yourself. I know Valentines Day is over but this is a year-round fun for all occasions type of event.
Feeling Adventurous?! Then give it a try!
Pinot's Palette is a fun date night for everyone!
Girls Night Out with Geekette Bits at Pinot's Palette in San Antonio
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Pinot’s Palette | Alamo Heights
Pinot’s Palette – Alamo Heights is the franchise’s first location in San Antonio, TX and we were ready to welcome them with open arms. The fabulous Heather Hunter of The Cowgirl Gourmet arranged an incredible girls night out for some of the local San Antonio bloggers and boy did we have fun! I have never done this type of painting class before but I definitely would do it again!
One of the owners Christina welcomed our group on a Thursday night for a complimentary painting class. Artists in resident Lisa, with assistance from Sonia, were incredibly encouraging as they guided us newbies through the artistic process, starting with a completely black canvas!
We all arrived around 6:30pm so that we could unload our baked goodies, have a snack, and catch our breath with a nice glass of wine we were able to bring in. Although we brought our own wine and food, Pinot Palette provided the stemware and plastic utensils and plates, along with little bottles of water. They are also working on a menu option with EZ’s for easy catering if you throw a private, special event and don’t want the hassle of catering out.
The Cowgirl Gourmet's Night Out with the Girls at Pinot's Palette
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Painting the Town and a Frittata, too!
Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? It's fun and easy. And if you want to just make one dish that will serve several people? Make a frittata.
This Italian omelette serves many purposes. It's simple to make, can help you use up any vegetables in the fridge or even leftovers and can be ready to serve in 20 minutes! But the best part? You can make it in advance and serve it at room temperature, which is why I am making one to accompany me on an adventure.
A group of local bloggers and I have been planning a Girl's Night Out! We're headed to a brand new concept called Pinot's Palette where we will drink, eat, paint and have fun! The concept is big in Houston, since that's where it started and we're excited to celebrate this new location in San Antonio.
Admittedly, I am somewhat creative, but not in a "painting" kind of way. I can cook and write, but artsy-fartsy, Martha Stewart stuff is not my thing. For one night, though, I am putting aside my inhibitions and I'm excited about having fun with some girlfriends.
The idea of Pinot's Palette is a simple one--gather up a group of friends, co-workers or you could organize a private party--bring your own drinks and snacks and make a reservation to paint the town! Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, a different masterpiece is featured and a qualified instructor leads you through the process of painting the image that you take home. They play great music while you work and you sip your wine and loosen up as your very own masterpiece comes to life right before your eyes!
The Believer's Log: #PINOTPALETTEWOODLANDS
Friday, February 15, 2013
#PINOTPALETTEWOODLANDS
Your mind illustrated on a blank canvas accompanied by soothing music and a fine wine of your choice; Pinot Palette offers you this and a whole lot more at a very affordable price for a girl’s night out, a light first date, or some R&R after a long day. Located in a cozy corner of 3901 College Park Drive’s shopping strip in The Woodlands, this paint class with a twist challenges you from the blindside. Patrons with absolutely no acrylic painting experience can come in and within 2 hours walk out with a masterpiece forcing them to ask themselves, “Did I just really paint this?” It’s truly an amazing experience with professional artists’ whose hardest task in a day is the stretch of the back. “Laid back” is the phrase of the day when it comes to these talented professionals. Meighgan Gladden stats, “The more pressure you put on your brush the thicker your strokes. Soften up your hand. If you can’t steady your hand, use your pinky to steady your strokes.” She makes the entire ordeal seem effortless and uncomplicated; truly epitomizing the subjective nature of art. Some things in life are not that serious, but everything involves desire and passion. And that’s just what owner Gene Padgett had in mind when he invested in this franchise exactly one year to date.
The Austinot enjoys Painting Therapy at Pinot's Palette - South Lamar
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Pinot’s Palette: Painting Therapy in South Austin
I once decided after a friend gifted me with his old easel that I was going to paint.
I went out to the local craft store and bought a starter kit, some brushes and some really cheap canvas. I wore an old white button-down shirt, ready to have it creatively splattered with paint.
I stood in front of the canvas and very literally had no idea where to begin. I had a general idea of something that I thought might be fun to paint. But when presented with the actual logistics of canvas and paints, I found myself lost. I did eventually put a sloppy background down and tried to do a foreground, but I hated it so much that when the easel and half-completed painting disappeared in one of my many moves, I wasn’t upset at all.
Pinot’s Palette, a Houston-originated franchise, is riding a new wave of BYOB painting places that seems to be sweeping the nation. The price of between $20 and $45 gets you all the supplies you’ll need to become the next Picasso – paints, brushes, and a canvas. The price varies based on the piece you’ll be “inspired” by — because Pinot’s takes the guesswork out of painting!
A Little Spice of Curry Experiences Girls Night Out
Monday, January 28, 2013
For Christmas this year I bought all of the ladies in my family gift certificates to Pinot’s Palette, a new art studio that recently opened in Tulsa. I thought this would be a fun “Girls’ Night” and bonding experience for all of us. On Christmas Day we picked out which painting we wanted to do and it took place on January 22nd. The painting we picked was called “Whimsical Fall…” We had such a great time!
Here are Christi, Judy, Haley, and Sara working on their paintings..
A World of Opportunity Enjoys a Little Paintin' and Drinkin'
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Painting is a form of expression of how one is feeling at a determined moment. It also is an excellent way of turning off the switch from our everyday craziness of phone calls, emails, spreadsheets, bills, taxes, errands, kids, facebooks, twitters, linkedins and everything that has a routine label on it. I used to paint during my childhood through my teens, but girls, sports and music ultimately had more of my attention and I never got back to painting again.
Last year in Houston, Texas, I saw for the first time a business that unites painting and drinking as a form of really making their clients disconnect from their everyday routines. Pinot’s Palette fuses entertainment and art into one fun night out. Groups enjoy wine at Pinot’s Palette for date night, ladies night or corporate events and leave that evening with a masterpiece they’ve painted with the help from talented local artists.
Art & Chat Enjoys a Night Out to Pinot's Palette
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Imagine spending a night painting while sipping a glass of wine in a studio packed with people like you. You don't have to be an artist or have special skills. All materials are provided; instructions are included; fun atmosphere is guaranteed.
I learned about Pinot's Palette one night passing by one of their studios. It looked very colourful and inviting - the girls were setting up for a lesson. I walked in and asked what it was all about. For $45 you get a 3 hour lesson. You don't have to bring anything as they give you a canvas, paint, and brushes. Just bring some cash as you might want to buy a glass of wine or two. After all it's called Pinot's Pallete. Don't like wine? No problem - they have beer.
I loved the idea of painting in a relaxing atmosphere like that, so I got home, found their website and signed up for a lesson. It's VERY popular and they sell out quickly. They show the painting they are going to work on and the timetable, which is great because you can chose the one you like.
It's a step by step lesson - so everyone leaves the class with a finished painting. You can even purchase a frame if you feel like a real artist by the end of it (after a few glasses of wine of course). During the class one of the staff takes pictures of everyone and puts it up on their website.
Most people come in groups: friends or colleagues - doesn't matter. You paint, drink, and laugh :)
I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend it to everyone interested.
I learned about Pinot's Palette one night passing by one of their studios. It looked very colourful and inviting - the girls were setting up for a lesson. I walked in and asked what it was all about. For $45 you get a 3 hour lesson. You don't have to bring anything as they give you a canvas, paint, and brushes. Just bring some cash as you might want to buy a glass of wine or two. After all it's called Pinot's Pallete. Don't like wine? No problem - they have beer.
I loved the idea of painting in a relaxing atmosphere like that, so I got home, found their website and signed up for a lesson. It's VERY popular and they sell out quickly. They show the painting they are going to work on and the timetable, which is great because you can chose the one you like.
It's a step by step lesson - so everyone leaves the class with a finished painting. You can even purchase a frame if you feel like a real artist by the end of it (after a few glasses of wine of course). During the class one of the staff takes pictures of everyone and puts it up on their website.
Most people come in groups: friends or colleagues - doesn't matter. You paint, drink, and laugh :)
I really enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend it to everyone interested.
KeepTulsaLocal Awakens Her Creative Spirit at Pinot's Palette
Monday, December 17, 2012
I come from a family of extremely talented people – my Granny, my mother, my aunt April, my cousin Sophey, just to name a few and you would think that some of that talent would be passed down in the gene pool. You would be wrong!
Recently, a group of my dearest friends gathered at Pinot’s Palette for a little artistic endeavor. I’m sure you’ve seen these establishments all over the country – The Paint Bar, Bottle & Bottega, Sketch & Sip, etc. Here in Tulsa it’s called Pinot’s Palette and the premise is pretty basic – its paint by numbers (without the numbers) while having a glass of wine or beer. They provide all the materials and you follow along with the instructor to create your own “masterpiece”. It sounds simple enough but for OCD people like me, it was a nervous breakdown waiting to happen. Thank God they served wine and I am not even kidding! We started off by painting the background colors and that was pretty basic and simple and I was going along okay. But then – we had to mix our green paint with “about half of your yellow” and paint some stems. It took me a good 5 minutes to determine I had exactly half my yellow paint mixed with my green and then another 10 minutes to determine how many stems I should paint and how they should be placed. Meanwhile, on either side of me – Mary’s all “just paint some stems, it doesn’t matter” and Rebecca’s all “just be free and paint what you feel”. And as bad as it was for me – my poor, dear, sweet friend Britni was near tears because her background wasn’t blended just like the instructors (Britni makes me looks like a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants kind of person). But before long, we got the hang of it and started flinging paint on our canvases like we were modern-day Picasso’s.
Mom of 2 Girly Girlz enjoys an "adult field trip" to Pinot's Palette
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Grown Up Field Trip to Pinot's Palette
I recently went to Pinot's Palette with some friends from the Art Community for Christ for a fun night of painting. We mostly wanted to learn how they do their paint nights because we would like to offer something similar at The Studio: Art on Main. In fact, our first paint night is scheduled for December 1st - should be great fun!
Here's the description for the painting we did...
"You can’t deny there is something mystical about dragonflies. To the Japanese, it symbolizes summer and autumn and is admired and respected all over. The Chinese culture associated the dragonfly with prosperity, harmony and views the image as a good luck charm. Amongst Native Americans, it is a sign of happiness, speed and purity. At Pinot’s Palette we think the dragonfly is a whimsical and enchanting muse, perfect for a relaxing night out!"
Ashley House Promotes Fun Times at Pinot's Palette - Katy
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Art Classes At Pinot’s Pallette -Katy
Art classes at Pinot’s Palette is a must on your list of things to do in Katy especially with the holidays around the corner. Pick out a class and you can add in some signature self-made art pieces to your gifts this year.
Explore your creativity with these fun art classes.
The most important thing to know is that you do not need to be an artist or have an artistic background to take lessons. All you need to bring is your laughter and sense of fun.
BluGirls had some Painting Party Fun at Pinot's Palette - Sanderlin in Memphis
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Pinot’s Palette
Paint. Drink. Have fun.
That is the order of the day at Pinot’s Palette, where you can indulge on food and wine while you take an art class. If you don’t mind the creative, an art class is a great option to host your next ladies night out.
Last weekend, I got the chance to visit a class where a group of ladies were sipping on red and white, while painting the town ‘blu.’ The occasion? Nothing special. These girls just wanted to have fun.
You don’t have to be a proficient artist to take the class. In fact, most of the ladies that I spoke with had never taken any art classes before. Yet, their finished pieces looked as good as the original that the art teacher produced.
The point is to make anyone feel like they can be an artist (at least for 1 day).
Viamedic Lists Pinot's Palette as a top date night
Friday, September 14, 2012
Cool Date Ideas — Houston, Texas
Pinot’s Palette
The first stop on today’s tour is Pinot’s Palette, a delightful art class studio in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston. This location has regular classes, but they also allow the studio to be rented out for parties and private classes at a very reasonable price.
The real kicker is that anyone who comes is encouraged to bring a bottle of wine to share with their date. That way any non-artists can drink away some of their self-consciousness, and any more experienced painters can also enjoy themselves.
The whole idea with a date like this is to stretch your boundaries a little bit, and have fun doing something out of the ordinary. You might be perfectly comfortable here, or it might be a little out of your comfort zone. But either way, it will enable you to get to know your date over a memorable afternoon, and maybe even allow for some self-expression that can enhance or revitalize your connection.
The Pink Bride says Pinot's Palette is the place for engagement parties
Friday, September 14, 2012
Painting the Night Away: Why an Artistic Night Out Makes For a Great Engagement Party!
Even before the bride walks down the aisle, says her vows and dances the night away, she will probably have attended at least three parties in her (and her husband-to-be’s!) honor. Pre-wedding activities tend to be filled with a splendid slew of luncheons, showers, etc. The start of these fabulous soirees is the engagement party! Your engagement party doesn’t have to be just a dinner at the country club. If you’re a bit more on the creative side, you may want to invite your guests to participate in a painting class to help celebrate your future nuptials.
Keep reading to learn three great reasons why a painting class is such a wonderful activity for your engagement party from Kristi Bauer of Pinot’s Palette in Memphis. Also, be sure to check out their show-only deals at theMemphis Pink Bridal Show this Sunday from 12pm to 4pm at the Hilton Memphis Hotel!
Southern Bride spends the evening at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, August 16, 2012
PAINTING FUN AT PINOT’S PALETTE IN MEMPHIS
Last week the Southern Bride ladies got together for a fun Girl’s Night Out. We went to Pinot’s Palette in Memphis and had the best time! Not only is Pinot’s Palette the perfect place for a night out with the girls, but you can also celebrate parties there! We celebrated a baby shower for one of our own who will be welcoming a sweet baby boy very soon! It was such a fun filled night with tasty treats, wine, friends and painting!
f you are getting married and looking to do something different for your bridal shower, bachelorette party or just a fun night out with your bridesmaids, Pinot’s Palette is just the place! You will not only have a great time, but you will get to leave with your very own piece of art!
For our party we had wine and champagne to sip on as we painted. Pinot’s Palette iced our champagne for us and even had some fun music for us to listen to as we painted! (Music is always a must with our group!) The amazing instructor did such a great job explaining each step as we painted and it was helpful to watch her demonstrate each process. She even walked around to help any of us who had questions.
We all painted the same beautiful scene called Whimsical Fall , but each one of our paintings were slightly different, which made them all unique and one of a kind. At the end of the night you can leave with your painted canvas, or you can choose to have it framed. Pinot’s Palette has a number of great frames to choose from, and at such reasonable prices! They will frame it for you in a matter of minutes then you leave with your masterpiece that is ready to go straight on the wall!
In the Noozroom enjoys a night out on the town
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Paint The Town
To beat the heat (and have some fun), Michelle took some friends to Pinot’s Palette this evening. It’s on Cherry Street in Tulsa, and as the name implies, it combines painting and wine (or other beverages).
I dropped in for a few minutes in between newscasts, and it was tough to tell which was flowing more, the paint or the wine. The ladies were having fun. I can’t wait to see the final piece of artwork (if that’s what you call it).
Pinot’s Palette is a great place to do some team building, or meet up with a group of friends. Check it out here online.
Did I mention they were having fun? Check out the fun going on behind us.
Maronreal: Girl's Night at Pinot's Palette
Friday, July 6, 2012
Have A Girl’s Night At Pinot’s Palette In Houston
Sure, you can invite your friends over for girl’s night in your three-bedroom apartment in Houston. But sometimes you and the girls want to hit the town and take in the exciting nightlife that Houston has to offer.
It’s time to have girl’s night at Pinot’s Palette by the Houston Galleria. Pinot’s offers the perfect space for an evening of fun, friends and fine art as they combine drinking and making art in a gallery space perfect for a fantastic night out.
You bring the wine (or any beverage that you want, really) and the snacks; they provide the art supplies and the teacher. If you’re going on a normal evening, they provide the painting that you’ll be creating. If you decided to hold a private party, you decide which painting you want to do.
Contemporary Harbor loved her evening at Pinot's Palette
Friday, June 15, 2012
Blogger Meetup
So I recently joined a Houston blogging group know as the H-town bloggers . . . or the H-town blogger hotties! :)
They are fantastic! These girls are so sweet and I'm love making new friends!
Our first meetup since I joined was at Pinot's Palette. I've never done one of these painting classes and I was slightly terrified as I don't really paint pictures . . .
However, I'm really impressed at how it turned out!
This painting is called Candied Skies.
My progress throughout the class . . .
Memphis Mommy give Pinot's Palette - Sanderlin two thumbs up!
Friday, June 15, 2012
Pinot's Palette Review
I mentioned on Facebook last Saturday that my husband and I were invited to go to Pinot's Palette. We had an AMAZING time! You bring any drinks you want (beer, wine, etc) and an instructor leads you through painting a replica of a famous piece of art. We did "Love from Paris". It was too fun! Brian and I shared a lot of laughs, and he even paid to have his painting framed. He took his painting to work, and everyone there loved it! In fact, I'm pretty sure there will be at least one visit from his Service Master team to Pinot's Palette :)
Tomorrow, Saturday June 16th is owner, Kristi's, birthday party- so it would be a GREAT night to go!
From Kristen, With Love tells about her great night out at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Wine, Painting, & 25 awesome bloggers {Pinot's Palette}
My first time experiencing a wine/painting class was at Pinot's Palette back in June of 2011. I painted my heart away & enjoyed wine & good company. From that moment on, I was hooked on these paint/wine classes. Genius combination... I mean really, who came up with that? Pure genius.
Meg O, one of the leading ladies of our Houston Blogger Group, shared with us that we were invited to have a meet-up at Pinot's Palette in the Galleria. Of course, we all were ecstatic and signed up for the meet-up & chose our pretty painting.
Pinot's palette currently have locations in Texas, Tennessee, & Oklahoma. Check their website to see if there is one near you. On a side note, Pinot's Palette is hosting an Art Tasting National Charity Contest this year on September 14th. All locations will host an open house & a national charity winner will be awarded money as well as other local charities. Head over to their facebook page to cast your vote on which charity is chosen.
My camera charger decided to play hide & seek with me the day of the meet-up, so I didn't get any pictures of my painting besides the ones on my phone (which are horrible!). So, I'm borrowing some photos from other bloggers who were at the meet-up!
A Glimpse of the Gouglers discovers her artistic ability at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Bloggers, Paint & Wine
So all week, I've been referring to the amazing blogger meet up from last Sunday and all the great girls I met. Well I'm finally ready to share all of my beautiful pictures with you and tell you a little bit about Pinot's Palette!
Up until now, I had not been to a H-Town Blogger meet up. All of the events were on weekends that I was very busy with moving or out of town. As soon as I saw that the June meet up was going to be a Pinot's Palette, I immediately marked off the evening on my calendar because I had been wanting to go for quite some time!
Now a little bit about Pinot's Palette. They offer both public and private parties in their studios as well as off-site events where they bring the party to you! In their studio, you pay a flat fee and you get to bring your own wine (or other beverage of choice) and snacks and they provide the art supplies and teacher! Since we had a private party, we were able to choose the painting that we wanted to do! For regular classes, visit the website to see what paintings are scheduled for upcoming classes! In Houston there are 3 locations in Katy,Galleria area and Montrose area!
Okay so let me tell you, I am NOT an artist by any means. Drawing has never been my forte. I usually keep to stick figures and rainbows. That being said, anyone can do this! Below you'll see that I really did start with a blank canvas and I love how my painting turned out!
J-Fit enjoys a girls night with friends at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, June 14, 2012
June Houston Blogger Meet Up
Every now and then it's really nice to change up the routine and get out and do something new. I always enjoy the Houston Blogger Meet-Ups but so far this year they had all been on weekends when I was either out of town or had something else going on. When the invite went out a few weeks ago and I saw it was at Pinot's Palette, I immediately put it on my calendar and blocked off the evening.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Pinot's Palette, it's time to get familiar! Pinot's Palette is an art studio where you bring the wine and snacks and they provide the supplies and the artist who leads you through the painting. They have classes almost every night of the week or you can set up a private party for any occasion.(I hosted my mother-in-law's bachelorette at Pinot's Palette Katy back in August)Because we were going a private class, we were able to choose our own paining and we choose Candy Skies. They have tons of different paintings to choose from and I wanted to do so many that it was hard to choose. Take it from me, I can not even draw a stick figure and I love how good my painting turned out. I took pics every step of the way just as proof that I did start off with a blank canvas :)
Texas Tanners loves spending a night out at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, June 14, 2012
H-Town Blogger Meetup
This past Sunday was the monthly H-town Bloggers meetup & for once I actually was able to make it!
The lovely Meg arranged for us all to meet up at Pinot's Palette & we had an amazing evening!
I was a bit nervous to go since I had never "met" any of these ladies in real life but that is the great thing about blogging. Just becuase we had never met face to face so many of us knew a lot about each other simply from reading each others blogs. Plus I got to meet a lot of really great new ladies!!
Ok, so back to the painting.
I was not gifted with any kind of artistic ability whatsoever, but I managed to come out with a semi decent painting & most of all had a ton of fun painting it. (Ignore the cell phone quality pictures)
If you are thinking of going to a class or party like this, I HIGHLY recommend you do!
A little bit of info on Pinot's Palette. You pay a flat fee. They provide the canvas & the class & you provide the wine & food (which they even provided all the plates, napkins, wine glasses, bottle openers, ice buckets, bottled water as well as all utensils for you). They offer a variety of public classes that you can look online to see what they will be painting that day. They also offer private parties & can even bring the party to you!
Also Pinot's Palette is HUGE on supporting the community & various charities. How cool is that?! Every fall they host an Art Tasting charity event at their studio where guests can come & enjoy an open house. Studios throughout the country will be participating & they will be splitting the proceeds with national & local charities.
Make sure to check Pinot's Palette out on Facebook & Twitter too.
Also make sure to check out all the other H-town blogger posts & see what they had to say about it.
The Little Aslam channels her creative spirit within at Pinot's Palette
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
go on, call me pablo.
Hey friends!
GUESS WHAT?!
I'm officially a painter. Yep, I created my first masterpiece all thanks to our wonderful monthly Houston Bloggers meetup & Pinot's Palette.
Our group of ladies got together on Sunday evening and spent an hour chit-chatting (aka: stuffing our faces since Pinot's is a BYO food & drink kinda place) and making new friends before sitting down to whip up our awesome paintings!
My artistic ability goes about as far as drawing stick figures on a piece of scratch paper, so this experience was great! We were given a painting instructor who broke down everything we would need to do in order to make our paintings come alive. She told us which brushes to use, how to mix our paint and even walked around to make sure we were comfortable with what we were coming up with :)
Doesn't all this fun make you just want to run over to the nearest Pinot's to go painting?!
Another awesome thing about Pinot's Palette is their Art Tasting national charity contest. Every fall they host the Art Tasting charity event at our studios where guests come and enjoy an open house. This year the Art Tasting will be the weekend of September 14th. Studios throughout the country will be participating and the proceeds will be split between a national charity and local charities. Pinot's Palette is asking their fans to select their favorite charity on their Facebook page. The contest runs throughout the month of June and the winner will be announced in July.
If you haven't already been here...GO, GO, GO!!
And call me so I can come along too!
Fabulous but Evil has a blast with her friends at Pinot's Palette
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
the best blogger meet up everrrr!
Sunday was our monthly Houston Blogger meet up and it was the best one to date! We all met up at Pinot's Palette for an hour of food and drinks (It's BYO food & drink!) followed by some painting. Pinot's Palette offers public and private parties in their studios and also offers off-site events where they bring the party to you. After a bit of mingling, we sat down and got down to business. I am one of the least artistic people ever, but with the guidance of our instructor, I ended up with a painting I was proud of!
This was my first time at Pinot's Palette and I was so pleased with the experience. I am already thinking of when I can go again! The staff was so accommodating and took time to give direction and pointers for those of us who are less than artistic! Also, they didn't even flinch when every single one of us was taking pictures, tweeting, etc., during the class! What else can you expect when you have 20+ bloggers in a room? This was the most fun I have had at a meet up. For more info on Pinot's Palette, check out their website, twitter and facebook.
Made by Lori enjoys her time with friends at Pinot's Palette
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
blogger meetup
I haven't been able to make it to a H-Town Blogger meetup since December. The days just never seem to work out. When I realized I would be able to make it to the June meetup AND that it was going to be at Pinot's Palette Galleria, I was PUMPED!
I have been wanting to go to one of these painting parties for awhile. Painting AND hanging out with some of my favorite bloggers? Score! The meetup started at 6:00 but most of us arrived about an hour before so we could mingle and catch up before the actual painting started.
Pinot's is awesome. You can bring your own beverages and snacks. They supply plates, napkins, silverware, glasses, and complimentary water. Really all we had to do was show up!
I'm definitely no artist and cannot draw at all, so I was a little nervous about how my painting would turn out. Luckily, you don't have to be too artistically inclined because the teacher is awesome. She stepped us through each of the parts of the painting making it EXTREMELY easy!
During the painting time we had mini breaks to paint, mingle, snack, and drink as needed. It was definitely a laid back atmosphere that was great. I had to take note of the music selection, which was a good mix of mellow and upbeat. We all got pretty pumped when this song came on.
After we were done, we mingled some more to let our paintings dry then took our group photo!
Overall, the Pinot's Palette Galleria experience was a great time and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone! Check out their available classes, they do public and private parties, here. The staff at the Galleria location was great! You can follow them on Twitter to get all the latest updates!
The Vintage Apple spent a fantastic evening at Pinot's Palette
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
No Wine for Moi, But Lots 'o Fun!
Girls, do some research.
If you have a painting venue near you that lets you drink wine (well, I can't drink it. But I can watch everyone else drink it!) and paint at the same time....BOOK IT NOW!!!!
It is SO MUCH FUN!!!!
I have blogged about Pinot's Palette before, but I had to share this with you all!!!!!
For my Houston gals, here is some info about Pinot's Palette:
Pinot's Palette offers both public and private parties in our studios and we also offer off-site events where we bring the party to you. We also have an Art Tasting national charity contest. Every fall we host the Art Tasting charity event at our studios where guests come and enjoy an open house. This year the Art Tasting will be the weekend of September 14th and we have studios throughout the country participating and we will be splitting the proceeds between a national charity and local charities. We are asking our fans to select their favorite charity for us. All they have to do is go to our Facebook page at facebook.com/PinotsPalette. The contest runs throughout the month of June and we will announce the winner in July.
You can visit Pinot's Palette Facebook page and Twitter pages here, y'all!!!
Our Houston Blogger Hotties met up at this fantabulous place on Sunday and WE. HAD. A. BLAST!!!!!!!!
Trial by Sapphire spends an evening at Pinot's Palette
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
An Evening at Pinot's Palette
I went to the H-town Bloggers meet-up this past Sunday, and it was so... much... fun! We veered far off the coffee-house path, and had a private party at Pinot's Palette (Galleria)! Meg was a genius for planning this event! With around 25 bloggers in attendance, it was the largest meet-up to date!
If you have a Pinot's Palette near you, I highly recommend checking it out! You can bring your own wine and food, and for a flat fee, they provide the art class, all supplies (including the canvas you take home), and kitchenware! You can attend public classes (see their schedule), host a party at their studio, or they can even bring the party to you. It really doesn't get much easier than that.
This place was the perfect spot to do something fun and spend quality time with these wonderful gals!
Our instructor, Erin, was very patient with our group of chatterboxes, and as a non-painter, I really appreciate that she broke down each step and gave us time to complete it. Her wonderful assistant, Preetika, walked around picking up supplies and giving tips They made a great team! Even if you think you lack all artistic abilities, you will have fun and leave the class with a cool painting! I promise!
Another thing I like about Pinot's Palette is their involvement in the community. Every fall, they host the Art Tasting charity event at their studios where guests come and enjoy an open house. This year the Art Tasting will be the weekend of September 14, and they have studios throughout the country participating. They will be splitting the proceeds between a national charity and local charities. Pinot's Palette is asking fans to select their favorite charity. All they have to do is go to the Pinot's Palette Facebook page. The contest runs throughout the month of June and we will announce the winner in July.
O. is Me has a blast with her "H-Town Artists"
Monday, June 11, 2012
Just Call Us 'The H-town Artists'
Sunday we had our monthly H-town Bloggers meetup! This time, we did something new and had a fantastic painting party at Pinot's Palette. And let me tell you something, it was our most fun meetup to date!
Let me tell you a little something about Pinot's Palette. You pay a flat fee. They provide the canvas and the art class, while you provide the wine and the food (they even have plates, glasses, napkins, ice buckets, and bottled water for you)! They offer public classes where you can go see what painting they will be doing that evening. They also offer private parties in their studio and they can also bring the party to you!
Don't you want to see how much fun we had?
The Nerdy Katie enjoys her night out with friends at Pinot's Palette
Monday, June 11, 2012
June H-Town Blogger Meet Up!
This past Sunday I got together with some of my favorite bloggers. We drank wine and painted some beautiful paintings. It was absolutely amazing and a HUGE thank you toPinot's Palette for hosting us!
I have never done one of these drink and paint things before, I was surprised at how fun it was! Pinot's Palette made it super easy on all of us, we just had to bring the hooch and food (didn't even need to bring glasses or plates) and they provided the teacher and supplies. I also really dug the music they played (and yes, tried to download some of it off iTunes while sitting there, by the way ladies, the Colorblind cover was Natalie Walked and can be found on Amazon, not iTunes YWIA). Pinot's is opened for private parties and for the public, you can check out their website for a schedule. They have this awesome class where you can paint a picture of your pet, that's the next one I want to go to!
Life with the Hawleys has a great time at Pinot's Palette
Monday, June 11, 2012
Pinot’s Palette
Yesterday I got together with some of my favorite Houston bloggers at Pinot’s Palette for a painting class! This was my third visit to Pinot’s Palette (1st painting & 2nd painting), but my first time painting at their new Galleria location. I always enjoy these painting classes, so I was really looking forward to this get together. Once again, Pinot’s Palette did not disappoint & I had a blast with my fellow blogging buddies :-)
We arrived yesterday at 5pm for an hour of mingling and snacks. Pinot’s Palette is BYOB and BYOS (bring our own snack) place, so we had tons of scrumptious goodies while we caught up with friends.
At 6pm we sat down to start our paintings. We were given a paper plate with a few colors on it and we used those colors to mix and create new colors in various shades.
The painting we selected was called Candied Skies, and the wonderful instructor led us through each step. To be honest, you do NOT have to be Picasso to have fun creating a masterpiece!
Just Bri raves about her night out with friends at Pinot's Palette
Monday, June 11, 2012
Why Do You Blog?
One of the things I've learned since I started blogging is that people begin blogs for all different reasons. When I first started blogging I wanted to reach out to this awesome community. I wanted to find other girls who were going through some of the same things I was.
There is such a powerful community behind blogs. I've made some incredible online friendships, but the thing I like best is that I'm finally getting to meet some of these girls IRL (in real life).
Last night I went to my first blogger meetup. It was part of the H-Town Blogger Hotties group, and I had SO. MUCH. FUN.
I'm not going to lie, I was so nervous. I even told Tyler at one point that I didn't know if I was going to go, but I'm so glad that I did. I was instantly welcomed by the girls, who immediately said hi and asked where I blogged at. I love it. I love that they understand the power behind the community, and love blogging just as much as I do.
We spent the evening at Pinot's Palette, eating, drinking, and expressing ourselves through painting rather than writing for once. I am no artist, but my canvas didn't turn out that bad!
As we painted, new friendships were formed. And no one questioned you when you stopped to take five pictures of your canvas, they knew, it was for the blog.
My favorite part of the night was finally getting to meet Meg O. She was my partner in the very first blog swap I participated in, and I've been following her ever since. It's such a small world because now we both live in Houston!
The Odoms had a blast at Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
Friday, May 25, 2012
Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
We had a small group girls’ night a couple of weeks ago at Pinot’s Palette. I’d say it’s one of Tulsa’s top-ten fun things to do. Really a blast. And the perfect way to spend time with good friends.
Kim and Whitney weren’t able to make it and we missed them!
Here’s how it works:
You pay a flat fee that includes a canvas, all your utensils and paints and a teacher who leads you stroke by stroke through a painting. There is a different painting each night, so you can go online and decide which you like and go that night. There is a cash bar where you can purchase wine or soft drinks. And you can bring your own snacks to share if you want. You can chat while you paint, there’s music playing and during breaks you can walk around and see everyone else’s masterpiece. By the end of the night, you have new art for your living room! (Or in my case, by the toilet in the master bathroom probably. Not that I’m ashamed of my work, but the colors don’t really go anywhere else.)
Life in the Snow celebrates girl's night at Pinot's Palette
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Pinot's Palette
At the beginning of April, yes I know, it's the middle of May now, I went to a little place called Pinot's Palette. At Pinot's Palette, you choose a night to go based on what type of painting they are doing (at least that is what we did). Then when you get there, they have all the supplies you will need ready for you (paint, canvas, brushes, water cup for rinsing, etc). I met up with my Australian travel partner, Courtney, and her crew to paint "Tulips in Blue".
The Real Arnold's love Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street in Tulsa
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
Our small group decided to sign up for a girls' night out at Pinot's Palette on Cherry Street. I love the idea of this place: time with friends, creativity, and wine. What more can you ask for? It turned out that only four of the six of us could make it, but we had a great time (see Emily's post about it here). We missed you Kim and Whitney! You go to their website, pick the night you want to go based on the painting, and sign up using a group name so you can all sit together. It was really easy.
The Creative Princess Raves about Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
Last week Money Saving Queen hosted an event for all of her staff, volunteers and other helpers. The event was at this {AWESOME} place called Pinot's Palette.
It is a {REALLY} cool place that you get to go paint at! Seriously, I was a bit skeptical at first. I mean, I know I am creative and all (hello, I AM The Creative Princess)....{BUT}, my actual artistic skills are lacking {BIG TIME}! Crafty, I can do....artsy.....not so much.
Luckily, they have an {AWESOME} instructor (who actually reminded some of us of Angelina Jolie) who stands at the front of the room and tells you {EXACTLY} what to do! They also have helpers that come around and give you even more help. It is like paint by numbers but without the numbers, super simple.
Stylish Stepmom Loves Pinot's Palette as a Great Gift for Mom
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Ok…I’m so excited for this Mother’s Day gift. It is new to Tulsa and I think it’s a perfect ‘time with your girlfriends’ gift. What Mother wouldn’t love that, right?
Pinot’s Palette is a combination of art class and hanging out with girlfriends having a cocktail with the DJ playing in the background.
It’s a fun, upbeat environment to try something new and create a piece of art for your home. A Mom could use it as a “girlfriend getaway” or date night with Dad. Either way, it’s a win!
The Money Saving Queen Visits Pinot's Palette - Cherry Street
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Party & Paint at Pinot's Palette
Last night, we held a Money Saving Queen Appreciation party for those who have helped MoneySavingQueen.com over the years. It was a BLAST and I wanted to show off some pics from the party plus give you a 10% discount to Pinot's Palette so you can book your next girl's night or date night!
If you haven't been to Pinot's Palette, you're missing out! Last night was my first time and I'll tell you what, it was WAY fun! You can bring your own food so we had our party catered by Arby's. You can buy drinks there if you'd like though. Since it was our party, I was able to pick the picture we were painting that night.
The artist then stands at the front of the room and literally takes us step by step through the painting. It's like 'paint by number' only without the numbers and it means EVERYONE will be an artist by the time you leave!
Pinot's Palette Celebrates Milestone
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Pinot’s Palette set to celebrate third anniversary in May of 2012.
(HOUSTON) — May 9, 2012 will mark the third anniversary of Pinot’s Palette, a Paint and Sip studio where groups of friends gather for date night, girls’ night, and corporate events, bring wine and snacks, and enjoy an interactive art experience.
Charles Willis, co-founder and President of Pinot’s Palette, fondly remembers the day Craig Ceccanti, fellow co-founder and CEO of Pinot’s Palette, approached him with the idea of opening a paint and sip studio in Houston, “One day we were on the golf course, and Craig said to me, ‘We should open a studio where people go for a night out and paint while drinking wine.’ At first I thought he was crazy, but the more I thought about it the more I liked the idea.”
After a few months they opened their first studio in the trendy Montrose neighborhood of Houston, TX. Now, just three years later, Pinot’s Palette has established itself as the premier paint and sip studio with locations in Houston, Katy, Dallas, Tulsa, Memphis, Austin, and more franchise studios coming through the pipeline every day.
Often referred to as a gateway to art and culture, Pinot’s Palette provides guests the opportunity to recreate a featured painting of the night, like Van Gogh’s Starry Night, with the help of a local artist. Best of all, no experience is required to have a great time at the nightly two or three hour events.
Pinot's Palette comes to Memphis!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
First Pinot’s Palette Entertainment Art Studio in Memphis Opens on Sanderlin Avenue with Plans to Enrich Community Traditions
[April 24, 2012] —MEMPHIS— “I love the idea of providing this uplifting experience to our community,” says Kristi Bauer, native Memphian and proud new owner of Pinot’s Palette. She continues, “The Pinot’s Palette experience really embodies what we Memphians love about our city.”
Pinot’s Palette is a Paint and Sip studio where groups of friends gather for date night, girls’ night, and corporate events, bring wine and snacks, and enjoy an interactive art experience. Everyone attending the event recreates a featured painting of the night, like a version of Van Gogh’s Starry Night, with the help of local artists. Pinot’s Palette supplies all of the art materials, wine glasses and plates to enjoy the evening.
Some call it entertainment art, others call it a painting party, but everyone agrees – no experience is necessary to have a great time at the nightly two or three hour events. Bauer explains, “Class participants are always thrilled with the experience! It feels like I’m hosting a party every night.”
While many Memphians already enjoy wine and art, the Pinot’s Palette unique combination with entertainment makes it a great addition to Memphis’s one-of-a-kind culture. “The Memphis community has so many arts and entertainment activities to offer, and we are honored to be part of the mix now,” relates Charles Willis, founder and President of Pinot’s Palette.
Jim Lattimore of Memphis House Concerts agrees, "Art and culture are such a strong part of Memphis’ history. I can’t wait to see how Kristi infuses some of the Memphis culture into the Pinot’s Palette events.”
Take Heart Tulsa Loves Pinot's Palette
Monday, April 23, 2012
Paint on a Date at Pinot's Palette
This morning I had the pleasure of meeting with Lisa Riley, the owner of Pinot’s Palette - Cherry Street. Pinot’s is a paint and sip studio that offers painting parties where guests can take a two- or three-hour painting classes taught by local artists. During the class guests can enjoying wine and other drinks, and they can even bring their own food for the evening (maybe combine the class with food for a dinner date)! At the end of the class guests walk away with memories of a fun night out and a 16-inch by 20-inch acrylic painting on stretched canvas.
The studio was so bright and cheerful and I’m told that during class they play loud rock music to create a fun and creative atmosphere. They have breaks throughout the class to let the paint dry, which is a great time to get a drink at the bar, browse everyone else’s paintings and mingle with the other guests.
I am deeming this place date night material because it’s a fun activity you can enjoy with anyone, including a first date!
Anh|Off the record spends a fun afternoon at Pinot's Palette
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Pinot’s Palette : Pretty Peonies
I took a half day vacation to insure that my sister and I would make it in time for our painting class at Pinot’s Palette. We signed up for 2 hour class to paint “Pretty Peonies”.
At Pinot’s Palette it’s BYOB & snack. I brought a tray of apple & cheese, a bottle of ginger ale, a box of whoppers (for sis, she loves them) and a box of Reese’s Pieces.
After 2 hours, Voila~!
We had so much fun. I’m super glad that my sister enjoyed it. Afterwards we went to Chili's, it was one of the few restaurants that was open as everywhere else was closing for the night. We shared the Triple Dipper and chatted. We agreed we have to do this again =)
The Blessed Life celebrates her birthday at Pinot's Palette
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
348 Months
For my birthday, I told Chris there were only a few things I wanted. Burlap Toms, and to go painting at Pinot's Palette which is a new painting place here in town. You can buy a bottle of wine and in a two hour time span they tell you how to paint your own masterpiece. Masterpieces range from famous paintings like Starry Night by Van Gogh, or other art like what we chose, the blue tulips. As you can see, they allow us as much creative freedom as we wanted, so I chose to make my tulips purple, since purple tulips are my FAVORITE. Jennie opted to make hers pink to go in Snowflake's room. The option of changing our colors was nice to add a little personalization to our works of art! It was a fun time, and much more challenging than I thought!
Orlando Home Business - New Concepts Revitalize Business Franchise
Friday, March 23, 2012
Published: March 23, 2012
One οf thе owners οf Pinot’s Palette, Beth Willis, wаѕ interviewed bу ABC Eyewitness News recently fοr thе channel’s “Friday Spotlight.” ABC News discusses thе unique way thаt Pinot’s Palette adds culture tο thе city, stating thаt “Pinot’s Palette іѕ a rare рlасе whеrе уου become thе artist аnd thе experience leaves everyone wіth a lasting impression.”
Pinot’s Palette: Unique аnd Exciting
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Pinot's Palette CEO on Social Media
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Pinot's Palette CEO, Craig Ceccanti, Shares His Knowledge on Social Media for Business
On Thursday, March 22, Craig Ceccanti, CEO of Pinot's Palette, will be speaking at The Indus Entrepreneurs - Houston Social Media Workshop. As the co-founder of Pinot's Palette Craig will be sharing his knowledge and experience on implementing successful social media strategies for business. Topics for the workshop will include how to design and implement a successful social media strategy, best practices on how to effectively engage your customers, and how to determine which social media platforms are appropriate for your business.
Camden Visits Pinot's Palette
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Houston & Dallas Check Out: Pinot’s Palette!
This past Tuesday Camden had put a workshop together for the Assistant Managers’ in our Houston division. It was a great opportunity for them to get us all in one room and share our ideas. After our morning training/discussions we had lunch. They had arranged for us to go to Pinot’s Palette in Montrose.
Not knowing what to expect I was pleasantly surprised! This place is amazing! Such a warm studio filled with beautiful paintings on every inch of the walls. Our instructor was a local artist from Houston, Karen Roberts. She was full of life and had patience with our large group as we had the task of painting a frog. In between our step by step directions the studio would play an array of music that kept you upbeat and singing. It was a wonderful experience and something I would enjoy doing again. While also taking advantage of the option to BYOB…
Pinot’s Palette comes to Tulsa in March of 2012
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Pinot’s Palette set to open on Tulsa's historic Cherry Street in March of 2012.
“Pinot’s Palette is so much fun. It’s different than the normal night out,” according to Tulsa native Lisa Riley, who is the proud new owner of the first Pinot’s Palette franchise to open in the Tulsa area. Riley is set to open Pinot’s Palette in March in the Cherry Street District, which an ideal location for a business whose slogan is “Paint. Drink. Have Fun.”
At Pinot’s Palette, customers sign up for two- or three-hour painting classes while enjoying wine, snacks and other drinks with friends. They depart at the end of the evening with their own 16-inch by 20-inch acrylic painting on stretched canvas, having laughed and sipped their way through a real, live (and very fun) art class--or as some call it, “painting party.”
“I have always wanted to open a business where people walk out of the door happier than when they came in, and Pinot’s Palette has that unique ability” says Riley. Initially, the Cherry Street studio will offer classes several days a week, ultimately expanding to hosting open classes or private parties every day of the week.
Pinot’s Palette is staffed by local artists who teach the lively painting classes, which typically attract “Girls’ Night Out” groups, “Date Night” couples, families and anyone looking for a fun filled evening out. The classes also cater to painters of all levels ranging from beginners to the more experienced.
“I feel that Tulsa is really embracing the arts right now and people are ready for a new way to engage,” according to Riley. Not surprisingly, the feedback she’s received to date is incredibly positive, “People are EXCITED to attend our classes and extend their imaginations while having a good time with family and friends.”
Charles Willis, president of Houston-based Pinot’s Palette, agrees that, “with Cherry Street being near downtown and with so many great restaurants, boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops, it sets the perfect stage for Pinot’s Palette coming to Tulsa.”
Pinot's Palette - Lakewood Offers Family Friendly Classes
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
Pinot's Palette - Lakewood is the place for family friendly entertainment in Dallas!
It’s hard to find fun things to do with kids who are in the tween stage. There are a lot of activities for the little ones, but for the 8-12 year olds, the choices are limited. Many parents are not ready to leave them at home or at the mall. So what is a parent to do? Family Day at Pinot’s Palette!
Pinot’s Palette is a new sip and paint studio that offers class in the evenings for adults but wanted to offer something for the kids. In November, they had their first Family Day where the kids ages 7-13 painted Pixie Petals. The instructor, Cara Calvert-Thomas, was great at leading the kids step-by-step to recreate the painting. All the parents were amazed with the results. Sarah Maxwell said, “We would do this every week if we could.”
Owner Stephanie Burgard who lives in the neighborhood says, “I keep hearing we need more art based activities for kids so we’re looking into different ways to help fill that need with Family Day and a Drop and Shop day.”
For Family Day, parents can sit with their children and help them create their masterpiece. Or for the older kids, they can paint without help from Mom or Dad.
Drop and Shop is a 4 hour “camp” where the parents can drop off their 7-12 year old and get some holiday things done. The kids will do at least one painting but will also have several crafts and gifts they can take home. One of the favorites is the holiday cards.
And finally, Pinot’s Palette is looking to add a “Young Artist” Day after school. In this class, kids will be able to get a snack and then be led through a fun painting that they will be proud to hang on the wall. These classes will start in January.
Pinot’s Palette opens first Dallas studio
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
The new Pinot's Palette studio location in Dallas, Texas (Lakewood) will host its Grand Opening on November 18.
“It’s like having a party every night,” according to Chip and Stephanie Burgard, proud new owners of Pinot’s Palette, opening in Lakewood November 18. The business, whose slogan is “Paint. Drink. Have Fun.” is the first Pinot’s Palette franchise to open in the Dallas area.
At Pinot’s Palette, adult customers sign up for two- or three-hour painting classes, bringing wine and other drinks, snacks—and friends. They depart at the end of the evening with their own 16-inch by 20-inch acrylic painting on stretched canvas, having laughed and sipped their way through a real, live (and very fun) art class--or as some call it, “painting party.”
“We love throwing parties, and now we get to throw several every week,” say the Burgards, who are Lakewood residents themselves. Initially, they will offer classes several days a week, ultimately expanding to hosting open classes or private parties every day of the week.
Pinot’s Palette is staffed by local artists to teach the lively painting classes, which typically attract “Girls’ Night Out” groups, “Date Night” couples, families and both beginning and experienced painters.
“We were attracted to the party atmosphere of Pinot’s Palette. Everyone has fun together,” the Burgards say. “We believe Lakewood needs more creativity-based entertainment. And, of course, we’re very excited about the prospect of owning our own business.”
Charles Willis, president of Houston-based Pinot’s Palette, agrees: “Lakewood is a fantastic place, with its trendy restaurants and...
Pinot’s Palette, Partners and Guests Raise Over $3000 for the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Pinot’s Palette celebrated their Second Annual Art Tasting Fundraiser, raising $3,220 for the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas. 200+ guests, over two nights, enjoyed The Tasting Room wine and Saint Arnold Beer, tastes from Freebirds, and more.
The Pinot’s Palette 2nd Annual Art Tasting Fundraiser (http://www.PinotsPalette.com/Art-Tasting), held at the Pinot’s Palette art studios in Houston, Texas on September 16 and 17, 2011 was certainly an event to remember. Beyond the myriad of activities celebrating art and the surrounding community, the Art Tasting event also marked the 1st Anniversary of Pinot’s Palette Galleria location. Over $3,000 in proceeds were raised over the course of the two of evenings to benefit the Breast Health Collaborative of Texas.
The event kicked off on Friday, September 16, with a VIP Preview night at the Pinot’s Palette Montrose studio location. The event was...
Pinot's Palette - Katy Date Night
Sunday, September 25, 2011
The Wrights stopped by our Katy location for a Van Gogh inspired Starry [Date] Night!
"I had seen an ad in Katy Magazine about "Pinot's Palette". It is a social type of outing where you come to their studio (and with about 60 other people) and paint one of their selected pieces. Each day has a different piece. On Friday, it was Van Gogh's Starry Night - a favorite of ours so we had to sign up. Plus, Trav and I both love art and to paint, so we knew this would be perfect. We decided to grab a quick bite at Mission Burrito beforehand. We did bring our own alcohol and as I mentioned before, they have ice buckets to keep your booze cold (and wine glasses and barware). Very cool. People brought everything from beer to wine to liquor. We had such a fun time would DEFINITELY recommend this to anyone (they even do adult and children birthday parties!). It is true that painting can be...
Art Tasting 2011
September 16-17, 2011
Join Pinot’s Palette for the 2nd Annual Art Tasting 2011! This year we are expanding our celebration to a two-night, “Around The World” sampling of our favorite food, wine and art.
Ticket holding guests will enjoy:
- Interactive art exhibits
- Sips of wine from The Tasting Room
- Sips of beef from St. Arnold
- Food samples from Freebirds
- Take home Art Tasting wine glass
- Goodie bags from CultureMap
- Live DJ tunes from 103.7FM
- Raffle and door prizes
- Silent Auction items from Azur Salon, Define Fitness Studio, and more!
When/Where:
- Friday, September 16, 6-8pm; Pinot’s Palette Montrose Studio (2406 Taft St. | Taft @ Fairview)
- Saturday, September 17, 7-10pm; Pinot’s Palette Galleria Studio (5539 Richmond Ave. | Richmond @ Chimney Rock)
- Friday night -- $40 per person in advance, $50 per person at the door
- Saturday night -- $25 per person in advance, $30 per person at the door
Buy Tickets here: http://www.pinotspalette.com/ART-TASTING
All proceeds benefit local Houston breast cancer organizations.
The Perfect Catch
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Chelsea, a Girls' Night Out pro, writes about her fun night out at Pinot's Palette in her blog, "The Perfect Catch."
"Last Tuesday I spent the evening at Pinot's Palette drinking wine and painting with my step-sisters Jessica and Nicole, step-mom Karin and Jessica's mother-in-law in from Oklahoma, Christi. We had so much fun eating, drinking..."
Read more here: http://chelsandjason.blogspot.com/2011/08/another-trip-to-pinots-palette.html
Astros Ball Park Night
August 20, 2011
Includes ticket to Astros' game
August 20, 2011, 3 - 5pm
Once again, the Houston Astros and Pinot's Palette have teamed up to bring you a night out at the Minute Maid Ballpark!
Bring your baseball fan out the Minute Maid Park and enjoy 2 glasses of wine, a 2 hour painting event, and a ticket to the game. Local Houston artists will lead you step-by-step to complete the special featured painting, Friday Night Fireworks, while you sip wine & paint with other Astros fans.
Date: August 20, 2011
Time: Painting Friday Night Fireworks begins at 3 pm, followed by the Astros vs. Giants Game at 6:05pm
Each ticket includes: 2 glasses of wine, One seat to a 2 hour painting event and 1 ticket to the game
Cost: $50
Van Gogh Says, "Yes You Can!"
Thursday, August 11, 2011
"If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." ~Vincent Van Gogh
Pinot's Palette makes it so easy to paint, so easy to drink and so easy to have fun! Just take a cue from VVG and come on over for a fun date night, girls night out or special celebration like a birthday party or anniversary. Paint. Drink. Have Fun!
Joyfolie!
Friday, August 05, 2011
Jessica Haley, author of Joyfloie posted some beautiful photos of her experience! See her post below:
"Last night my brother, SIL, Robert and I went to Pinot's Palette. It's a fun concept: they provide paint, canvas, and instructions to create your own acrylic painting step by step. The name is Pinot's because you can bring your own wine {they supply the glasses} and snacks. With the music playing and wine flowing, as you can imagine, we all felt we were true artists by the end of the night *wink.* Afterward, we went to a cafe and..."
Click here to read the entire post and see her fabulous photos! http://www.joyfolieblog.com/2011/08/pinots-palette.html
FunEmployment: Craig Ceccanti
Friday, July 15
Nicole Lapin of CNBC took a few mintues to ask Craig about his FunEmployment story:
Not fun old job: Consultant, engineer.
N: So, what did you do before being funemployed?
C: I worked as a medical device-focused management consultant with a business strategy consulting firm focused on innovation. As a leading member of their product lifecycle management and value/pricing management practices, I traveled the country week-to-week to help Fortune 500 companies deliver on the promise of innovation.
N: That sounds, um, fun...So, you just left?
C: Yeah, after building a career in consulting over two undergraduate degrees, an MBA from Rice University, and seven years of experience, no one would have predicted I would own and operate a painting and wine studio much less build it into a national franchise. Being introduced to painting as a form of entertainment and self-discovery truly changed my life. Nothing is more fun than...
Read more here! http://www.cnbc.com/id/43771119
Nicole Lapin joined CNBC in January 2010 as an anchor of CNBC’s global business news program "Worldwide Exchange" (M-F, 4AM-6AM ET) based in the U.S.
Katy Chamber Welcomes New Businesses in June
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Each month, the Katy Chamber of Commerce holds ribbon cuttings throughout the community, welcoming new businesses to the area. During the month of June, the Chamber welcomed Pinot’s Palette Katy, 2910 Commercial Center Blvd. See www.KatyMagazine.com for more information!
Long Distance Foodies
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Julie and Wes gave Pinot's Palette a fun night shout out in their blog, "Long Distance Foodies." You can see their rendition of "From Paris With Love" on their blog post. Happy Anniversary you two!
"For our 3 year anniversary, Wes got us tickets to Pinot's Palette. We had such a blast. Sessions last 3 hours and we were completely surprised at..."
Life lessons, taught by smart people
Thursday, June 23, 2011
"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." ~Benjamin Franklin
Pineapples N Pickles
September 1, 2010
Tiffanie, the author of Pineapples N Pickles, tells us about two Girls Nights Out events she attended on her adorable blog!
From Nesting: Part Deax
"I joined Aimee and friends again this past week at Pinot's Palette (formerly Pinot and Picasso). The night's painting was... read more..."
From Rockin Robin
"Back in December, I went with a couple friends to Pinot and Picasso for a girls' night out. It was so much fun! I can't wait to go back. It is exactly what it sounds like---wine and paint. A local artist walked us through the painting, and it was easier than I imagined. (and therapeutic as well) We painted the Rockin' Robin the night we were there (it's a different painting each night). I am proud of my rockin' robin even though she ended up looking a little pregnant. Did I mention that I can't wait to go back. Warning: It's addicting."
Read more from Pineapples N Pickles here. Thanks for sharing Tiffanie!