such a vital part of their lives that during a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony, there were three generations of family members present to offer their support. Wine & Design Leland is a perfect venue for all kinds of family fun. Any age range is welcome, and no experience in painting is necessary. As long as you can successfully hold a paint brush, you can try your hand at creating your very own masterpiece. During painting sessions, each
Wine & Design offers a range of affordable private and public Paint and Sip Parties for all [adult] ages, groups and talents. “From girls’ nights out to birthday parties, work teambuilding events to date nights, it’s a fun way for people to create memories and masterpieces,” Gia says. “Bring your friends or significant other and enjoy a glass of wine during one of our two-hour classes, and we’ll provide the glasses, canvases and paintbrushes as one of our local artists
Wine & Design offers many different options for tapping into your artistic side, from guided painting classes in their studio to bringing the classes to your location.
participant is armed with the typical setup of paints, brushes, paper towels and a cup of water to rinse brushes. Freedom and creativity are encouraged, and there are only three studio rules to abide: 1) There are no mistakes, 2) Be careful where you stick your brush, and 3) Have fun! As the name Wine & Design implies, there are opportunities to have adultoriented fun with Paint and Sip Parties. These sessions allow participants to organize any size group to paint, bring their own bottle of wine and enjoy each other’s company while winding down the day. 70
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guides you through the evening, stroke-by-stroke.” The Longs explain that the studio is broken into five divisions. The Art Buzz Kids division has the goal of inspiring children and sparking a sense of creativity and imagination in a fun, interactive setting. The On Wheels division brings fun and creativity out into the community. By creating a remote paint studio, groups can host parties at a location of their choice with a minimum of 10 people. The D.I.Y. division gives individuals an opportunity to explore their painting skills through any medium, ranging
from home decor with wooden pallets to the perfect handmade gift. These classes include a realm of possibilities. The Paint It Forward division provides a fundraising opportunity in which a portion of the proceeds can be donated to a favorite charity or organization. Finally, the Team Building division is great for local businesses to spearhead a collaborative environment for co-workers to bond and promote the exchange of ideas. Wine & Design Leland is making its mark on the community. The Longs feel that the enjoyment of the painting experience, accompanied by family and friends, food and beverage, will unite the community. The couple is striving to achieve lasting relationships with their patrons and the public and love sharing in others’ happiness about their completed masterpieces.
Find your inner van Gogh: Wine & Design Leland is available for private parties on Mondays. The studio is open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 9 pm and Sunday from 1 to 9 pm. 1109 New Pointe Boulevard, Suite 6, Leland (910) 399-7874 leland@wineanddesign.com wineanddesign.com/locations/leland