About Us and T & C's

About
 'The Social Canvas'
 and What We Do 

Artist and founder of The Social Canvas, Carol is a self taught artist and has been painting all her life. She has exhibited her work in the U.S. the U.K., Romania and Paris. She lived in the U.S. for over 10 years and has seen how popular and fast growing the 'paint & sip' business is and so decided to start her own paint party business here in the UK! Carol wants to show that anyone can paint given the right guidance (like a glass of wine in the other hand!) and not just that but with a whole lot of fun and laughter involved! 
Team:
The Social Canvas team consists of artists and non-artists alike that provide their expertise and assistance to make sure that attendees have a fabulous time and the events are a success!
Carol is so grateful to have great friends and family members that have given their time and helped her get the business off the ground and she totally appreciates their continued support. 
The original concept of a 'Paint and Sip' party began in the U.S.A. in around 2009 and today it has multiplied to hundreds of businesses offering fun, informal paint night parties all over the U.S.A.  Of course what happens over the pond eventually happens here and so here we are.....

These days people are looking for alternative social nights out and The Social Canvas provides all the elements for this combining an informal friendly location (usually a pub or restaurant) with opportunities to unleash your creative side as well as meeting new people along the way - glass of wine (or your chosen drink) in one hand and a paintbrush in the other! Though we do not include a drink in the ticket cost unless speciifically stated, there is always either a bar available or BYOB at special events.

Our painting events are not stuffy formal fine art classes, but alternative fun art social experiences, allowing people to try something new and release their creative energy in a friendly fun environment. We also add some great music to add to the atmosphere so have great playlists at the ready. Beware of spontaneous sing-a-longs and dance breaks!
We use some originally designed pieces of artwork from our artists as well as some iconic or themed paintings for our events where our artists give step by step instruction for all. We do however encourage people to be free and brave and change up the painting using colours they wish, with or without help from our artists. 

We provide all art supplies required so all you have to do is bring yourself, your imagination and relax!
Items supplied for the event are: tabletop easel, canvas, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, aprons etc. and of course you get to take your completed canvas home.
Our venues are chosen carefully with space and lighting in mind - we also make sure they provide refreshments for purchase on the evening, unless it is a special event or BYOB. Our public events usually begin at 6:30pm or 7pm and painting instruction is 2hrs long with 10-15 minutes to tittivate.


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