Free Plaid Facebook Live Paint Class Link for July 2018

Photo by @Plaid

If you have every wanted to attend one of those fun painting party, paint and sip, girls night out painting events or just plain paint, then you are going to love the free live painting class being hosted by Plaid on their facebook feed at 

http://bit.ly/2u63N4V.  

The theme is Learn to Paint: ‘Serene Summer’ a Live Stream Paint Along.  It is hosted by Plaid Crafts on:    Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 7:30 pm Eastern (4:30 pm Pacific time).

You may already have some of these colors for this month's theme.  The list of suggested supplies is:

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Parchment, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Titanium White, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Aqua, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Calypso Sky, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Ocean View, 2 oz.
Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz.

Folkart ® Brush Set - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc.
Folkart ® Brush Set - Basecoating Set, 2 pc. 

and a surface to paint on.

The costs of the supplies is around $30 but if you already have some of them then it is less. However, I think this is a great deal.  I have paid $45 for a painting class and that amount only paid for the class and not the supplies.  So a $30 investment for my daughter and I do to the painting class is a great deal.  

Below is what Plaid has posted on their Facebook page:

Watch to paint along “Summer Memories” with us in just one hour during our FREE Live Stream paint party class on Thurs., July 12, 2018, at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT! #PaintWithPlaid is the ultimate night in with friends or family, or it’s a chance to nourish your own soul with a creative escape. Make your art extra special by optionally adding sand and shells from your favorite beach trip with Mod Podge. Get the supply list below, and we can’t wait for you to join us! 

COMPLETE SUPPLY LIST + SHOP SUPPLIES: 
http://bit.ly/summer-memories-supplies

DISCOUNT CODE: Use code PWPJUL2018 to save 30% and receive free shipping on orders over $35. Expires 7/31/2018. Cannot be combined with any other offer. See site for details. 

Note: All supplies equate to ~$30. But you certainly won't use all the paint and your brushes will last a long while! Split the cost with friends and you're in for a super fun & frugal night!

HOW TO WATCH: Visit our Facebook page (NOT this event listing) at the time/date listed to watch the live stream: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredByPlaid/

CAN’T WATCH LIVE? Replay on demand in the 'videos' section AFTER the stream concludes: https://www.facebook.com/pg/InspiredByPlaid/videos

SHARE YOUR WORK: Post it on our Facebook page or tag #PaintWithPlaid on any social channel!

REPLAY PAST PAINT NIGHT CLASSES: http://bit.ly/Paint-With-Plaid

Anyway, this month they are doing something new, by incorporating sand and seashells into the project.  I don't have a lot of table space in my house so I have to limit the display items I have.  I am loving that this is a painting and I can hang it on the wall.   I think it will be fun to display it on my wall to bring a little of the beach into the home.  By the way, if you end up painting the project, don't forget to use the hashtag #PaintWithPlaid so that they can see what everyone has created. 

Disclaimer:  I do not work for Plaid. I am not sponsored by them.  I just enjoy their product line and love taking advantage of these live feeds.  

My Sip and Paint Experience at Pinot's Palette in Huntington Beach

It has been a pretty hot summer here in Southern California, so I decided to ditch the OC Fair and check out the sip and paint Event at Pinot's Palette at the Bella Terra Center in Huntington Beach.  This is a new Pinot's Palette location that just opened up.  I signed up for the Cherry Blossom Tree Event which was their first "Official" opening event on August 5, 2017.

They had everything set up for me when I arrived. If you join the Pinot's Perk club, then you can collect cork points toward future discounts and specials.  Additionally, by joining you can also make special seating requests (for those coming in large groups and want to be seated together).

Each person had their place ready for them with their name written on the table.  It is a cute way to make sure every guest is set up and ready to go.  You can order your beverage of choice as soon as you arrived, which is what I did. It was too hot a day for me to order wine, so I ordered sparkly water.

Since this was their first "official" event (they had a few soft opening events earlier in the week).  They set the class up a little differently than the normal class would flow.  

Each teacher did a different part of the class so students could be introduced to a variety of teaching (presentation) styles.  

So the first instructor started us off with a toast.

The next instructor should us how to start the painting.

Every 20 minutes or so, they switched out the teachers until we were finished with our paintings.  

This continued until the entire class was finished.  We all had a chance to finish our paintings.  The staff was so wonderful and helpful. Each teacher took the time to interact with each guest. They also kept checking to see if we need more paint and/or more beverages. You can't beat that type of atmosphere.

One of the things that I like about this particular company is that the instructors do not force you to do it their way. This is about having fun.  They inform everyone that if they do not want to do the painting the way it is being demonstrated or if they want to change the subject matter on their own canvas that it is ok to go ahead and be creative.  Basically, they just want their guests to have a fun evening and create something of their own.  The Pinot's Palette in Huntington Beach does have a Facebook page where they post discounts and upcoming events.

If you check out the Pinot's Pallet website page, you can see upcoming events and the varied painting styles that are offered.  

Additionally, I thought that the selection of wine and beers was really good.  

I loved that they offer mimosa Sundays (events on Sundays are around 11:00 am so the timing is great).  I had a headache (from the Summer heat) so I choose to not wear my glasses while painting nor enjoy a nice glass of wine.  I found that despite my limited visual ability, my painting came out pretty good and I was really happy with it.  Plus I had a really fun night surrounded by some very creative people.  If you want to know when their next class is, my advise is to either get on their email or check out their facebook page.

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this review.  I paid for my class with my own money. These are my own experiences with this company which may vary from others.  The best way to figure out if this type of event is for you is to check one out in person.

There is another Pinot's Pallet location in Tustin, California that offers different paint subjects.