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    Canvasbyu

    4.7 (41 reviews)
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    Believe Cross
    Falicia G.

    I found this place through word of mouth. One of my friends was raving about a great girls night out that she had and I wanted to know more. I looked Sips N Strokes up online and found that they teach you how to make your own painting...and it's BYOB. So, I signed up and got some girlfriends to join me. We ended up painting the "Believe Cross" and while each of us painted the same picture, they all came out different and reflected out personalities. It was great. Each day of the month features a different painting and the style of art varies as well. There are some really girly paintings as well as some landscape art. My instructor was Beverly and she was great. She made it really easy and FUN to paint, even for the people in the class who hadn't painted since kindergarten. Word is that they'll be opening up a new location soon inside the perimeter.

    My painting
    Deja J.

    Will definitely be returning but this timr I'll be certain to bring my wine and more people. Here's a picture of my painting

    PETE AND HER MASTERPIECE!
    Christina C.

    I was invited here last night for a coworker's birthday and when she said it was at Sips N Strokes this whole image came to mind which was nothing like what this place actually is. you sip (wine) n you stroke (paint on a canvas). Ok then. you can't knock the concept...they've got to be making a killing -you pay between 25 and 35 dollars to sit in a room with a ton of other people (women) they provide you with a plastic cup,the use of a corkscrew, 2 paintbrushes and 4 squirts per color of acrylic paint and a canvas. The teacher gets up front with a microphone and demonstrates in steps how to create the same painting she is painting. I don't know..i had fun..but I don't think I would necessarily go back here. The atmosphere sucked-- a big room in an out of the way shopping mall, the instructors weren't particularly friendly and were way too critical and were policing the paint like it was liquid crack. The instructor repeatedly would interrupt her teaching to stop a person from getting more paint insisting "I PROMISE... you REALLY won't need the black very much...If everyone could limit it to no more than 4 squirts that would be grrreat." WTF? C'mon lady! For me it just seemed overpriced for what you get. I was however thrilled with my masterpiece...even though I received several stares as I was the only one who chose not to do the requisite red dress painting and lots of disapproving looks from the paint patrol ladies. To sum it all up it was like an elementary school art class with a more uncomfortable stool, fewer supplies and no encouragement or gold stars for being creative. The music is what you would expect... think Cyndi Lauper etc. cuz "girls just wanna have fun" right? Pros: ample parking...it's in a strip mall. Also, it's BYOB. It you plan on bringing snacks-- don't bring many. There is one folding table that sits in front of the bathroom for everyone to put their food on; otherwise you can squeeze it in between you and your neighbor between your easels,

    This is the painting I completed on my visit. The staff let you get creative with what they're teaching that day!
    Sunira M.

    A couple of my coworkers and I decided to try this one night. The staff is friendly, the price is amazing and includes hours of instruction and all your supplies and you take home the painting after! We had such a great time! Casual environment and tons of fun.

    Flamenco dancer!
    Sthanunathan S.

    Wow. What an experience! I did not realise I could paint. Stacey is fantastic. Highly recommend. There are many places like this but this one is unique and friendly

    It's tucked away in the back of a quiet shopping center = kinda hard to find but a ton of parking. You walk into a large room that looks something like a canvas itself... white walls with all sorts of doodles and signatures of the people who've been there before you. You'll find mine near the bathroom. =) I've been 2x now and had unique experiences each time. I've had two different instructors and both were very friendly and welcoming. Their personalities play a huge role in making this place a success. This is a great way for people to try painting for the first time, some of the classes even offer a pre-sketched canvas. It's also fun for people with some experience though, as it's very free form and originality is encouraged. The really experienced people out there may be a little bored by though (not a ton of brush options, no acrylics, etc). Also, I'm not sure if you'd really be able to build much knowledge as it's not designed to be a progressive series or anything like that... I suppose it's what you make it. It's really cool to see how different each person's piece turns out after listening to the same instructor! It's fun to do with friends but it's ok when flying solo too! There haven't been any dudes at either class I attended, so it might make for a somewhat uncomfortable date. It's surprisingly relaxing, esp for those of us who play with systems and numbers all day - a great way to work the other side of your brain!

    Nisey Art!
    Anitra V S.

    Stacey was awesome! Had an amazing time! Definitely a great girls night out! !! Great instructions and very comfortable, will be planning another evening!

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    When we arrived, Stacy (the owner) checked us in, gave us some brushes and palette and then we chose a seat.

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