I can't paint... so why should I book a painting party?
I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard someone at our in-home, mobile painting parties and say, “I can’t paint! I can’t even draw a straight line!” …
I hear this from at least 2 or 3 people at each party I host say something to this effect. “I don’t have a creative bone in my body!” Well, this isn’t an article to tell you all about how you should believe you can accomplish anything, or anything like that, but I promise you will be surprised by your creation after attending one of our parties!
I try to bring a unique experience to a Glass and Brush painting party and I wanted to share a few tips and tricks to help you and your guests walk away happy and have an amazing painting party, even if you have some serious doubts at the start!
I try to bring a unique experience to a Glass and Brush painting party and I wanted to share a few tips and tricks to help you and your guests walk away happy and have an amazing painting party, even if you have some serious doubts at the start!
Use a little water – When painting a large surface area, especially when blending colours, dip your paintbrush into the water. Be careful though! If there’s too much water, the paint will run, or become too thin, so dab your brush on some paper towel before starting. The point is to just have a small amount to help thin the paint out just enough to spread more.
Hold the brush like a pencil – When you hold the paintbrush it helps to hold it close the top. This gives you more control over the stroke.
Tapering the end of a line – When you are trying to create a “tapered” end to a line (where the line comes to a point), drag the brush to create a line, and as you come to the end of the line gradually lighten your pressure and lift. This works great for tree limbs and branches particularly.
Laugh at Yourself (or your friend) – Laughter is the best medicine! On average only 1 or 2 people at each of our parties have painted in their lifetimes after high school. So, have fun! Laugh about it!
Remember, it’s all about the experience – Making memories and masterpieces is what it involves, but getting together with friends and family, laughing and sharing a creative moment together is what a painting party is truly designed for.
Stay hydrated – At Glass and Brush, our main aim is to create a fun environment for anyone, so your “GLASS” could be full of chocolate milk, cordial, soft drink, wine, or a beer – whatever makes you feel happy and allows you to relax and let go of that fear of failure while using creating a masterpiece with your “BRUSH”.
So, if you are not sure if your painting will turn out like a breath-taking Van Gogh masterpiece, or something more like kindergartner’s finger painting, we hope these tips and tricks will help you enjoy your Glass and Brush painting party experience for what it really meant for. Laugh with your loved ones, share memories with those that matter and relax; our Glass and Brush Painting Party instructors have you covered and are always there to help!
Jump over to our website and book your painting party today!
Tracey
Glass and Brush Owner and Art Enthusiast