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Paint and sip night combines two great pastimes: You get to learn how to paint in a low-pressure group setting, bring home a painting you're proud of, and of course, drink! Unfortunately, these classes tend to be expensive: a two-hour class can set you back $30 to $50 per person, and that doesn't even include the alcohol. We decided to put together a budget-friendly alternative so you can still paint and sip to your heart's content, without breaking the bank — and in the comfort of your own home.
First, stock up on the necessary supplies below.
These supplies should be enough for four people, plus extra for future paint nights. You may already own a couple of the home essentials, in which case you're saving even more money. In total (assuming you have four people), these products cost $66.02 which comes out to $16.51 per person!
Next, pull up a painting for beginners video on YouTube.
YouTube offers plenty of subject matter options. Whatever you feel like painting, there's most likely a video for it, from a moon over a lake to the Northern lights to a cute baby giraffe. While the precise materials used in these videos may vary, you should be able to mix and create any necessary colors and brushstrokes with the basic supplies we recommend.
Queue a playlist to fit the mood.
Jazzy relaxation, coffeehouse vibes, or energetic rock hits? You're in control.
Buy a bottle of your favorite wine.
Paint and sip places are BYOB, anyways.
And finally, invite a few friends over (or have a double date) to get the party started.
An acrylic paint set to share
Because they have a thick consistency for easy blending, Liquitex paints are great for beginner and seasoned painters alike. This set contains eight 75 mL tubes in primary yellow, mars black, primary red, primary blue, titanium white, hooker's green hue, yellow oxide, and burnt umber.
Liquitex BASICS Acrylic Paint Tube Set, $19.69, available at Amazon
Canvas panels
Compared to a stretched canvas, which is a piece of canvas stretched over a wooden frame, a canvas panel is lighter, sturdier, and easier to transport.
US Art Supply 9"x12" Canvas Panels (12-pack), $15.96, available at Amazon
Paintbrushes
Each person will need one set, which contains a variety of sizes so you can paint broad, sweeping strokes, tiny details, and everything in between. These brushes are soft, don't shed hair, and are versatile enough to be used with watercolor and oil paints as well.
Xpassion 10-Piece Paintbrush Set, $5.49, available at Amazon
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