Canvas & Chardonnay - Rochester, MN

It seems like these painting classes are popping all over the state.  I think Wine & Canvas is the most well known in the Metro, but there are also many others with a similar business model.  We treated my mother-in-law to Canvas & Chardonnay last night in Rochester for her birthday.  This was her and my husband's first class!! The class was located at the Canvas & Chardonnay studio in downtown Rochester on Broadway. 

The evening consists of step-by-step instruction from the artist on how to paint the picture.  All of the supplies, including aprons, paint brushes, paint, and canvas, are included in the $35 fee.  They also have wine and beer on sale to enjoy during the evening.  Depending on the complexity of the painting, the class takes about two to three hours.

We signed up for the purple poppy painting.  It's really fun and interesting to be in a room of 50 people, all painting the same picture, and then seeing how differently they all turn out.  It's just a super fun, relaxing evening with a sense of accomplishment at the end.  Even if you have never painted before or don't feel that you are good at it, you will be amazed at the finished product.  The artist breaks down the technique enough that you can copy and actually end up with something that resembles the artist's rendering. 

Check out the photos from our night:

The Artist's Painting

All Part of the Process

C&C Studio

Easels

Finished Product!

I think they turned out pretty well.  Perfect way to end a stressful day.