Last night, I attended my first ever Wine and Canvas event with the Kappa Delta Sorority Cleveland Alumnae Chapter.

Wine and Canvas combines cocktailing and painting into a fun evening of creativity. I am admittedly not an artist in the least, but the Wine and Canvas instructor makes everything as easy as it can be, giving you step-by-step instructions on how to create the painting.

I’m not sure if the absence of wine helped my painting. It definitely made me more critical of my work! The painting selected for our group was a rose. First, we painted the background.

Then, we had time to grab a quick dinner while the canvas was drying. The event was held at Burntwood Tavern in Brecksville. I ordered the cedar-planked salmon, with asparagus and green beans.

It was a light, healthy, delicious meal! Also, props to the bartender who concocted me a fun, fruity beverage that was somewhat like a non-alcoholic mojito.

After dinner and drying were complete, it was time to create the rose. At various points in the process, I didn’t think it looked too much like a rose.

But by the end, I was actually pretty happy with the result, if you stand far enough away from it. It’s like a Monet, right? (Please tell me you all remember that line from “Clueless!”)

While I’m still not feeling like an artist, Wine and Canvas was a really fun way to explore a new activity with friends, which is the most comfortable way to explore something new. I’d definitely try it again, perhaps when I could enjoy the wine portion as well! Click here to find out more about public upcoming Wine and Canvas events and get your creativity on!

***Disclosure: I am an officer for the Kappa Delta Cleveland West Alumnae Chapter. As always, all opinions are 100% my own.***