Masters & Mixers Painting & Wine Experience Hosted by Cultural Alliance of Western CT, May 1

“A full house, a fuller wineglass, and the fullest experience,” says teaching artist Susan Jackson, “provide full pleasure. Joining friends and meeting new people while sipping wine and connecting with your creative side is Art in the greatest sense.”

Report by Paula Antolini
April 13, 2015 8:46AM EDT

POPULAR MASTERS & MIXERS PAINTING AND WINE EXPERIENCE TO BE HOSTED BY CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF WESTERN CONNECTICUT on FRIDAY, MAY 1st @287 GALLERY MEETING PLACE

“A full house, a fuller wineglass, and the fullest experience,” says teaching artist Susan Jackson, “provide full pleasure. Joining friends and meeting new people while sipping wine and connecting with your creative side is Art in the greatest sense.” Her popular Masters & Mixers, for adults who want to return to painting, learn painting or paint with friends and family, returns to Danbury with an evening of painting and wine on Friday, May 1st, 7:00pm to 9:30pm, hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut @287 Gallery & Meeting Place, 287 Main Street. Susan Jackson is donating the class to support the Cultural Alliance.

Painters will be provided with paint supplies, brushes, a canvas, easel and apron. Instructors will guide painters through the proper steps and offer encouragement to create a personal work of art inspired by a featured painting. Bring your own wine or beverage and snacks to share in this festive and instructive gathering!

Presenter Susan Jackson is the owner of the Georgetown School of the Arts as well as Paint, Draw and More! She lived in California for 12 years where she worked as an exhibit designer, a theatrical scenic designer, and a Walt Disney Imagineer. Always knowing in her heart that she wanted to teach children, in 1990 Susan found her way to the front of the classroom at the Monart School of the Arts in Santa Monica, CA. Upon returning to Connecticut, Susan has been arranging and teaching drawing/art classes throughout Fairfield County. In 1994, Susan opened the Paint, Draw & More! Studio and along with teaching children and adult classes, has been teaching training workshops for teachers to use drawing in the classrooms of public schools.

The cost is $35.00 per person and pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so to reserve your seat at the easel, go to eventbrite: http://bit.ly/1EhlTQB 

For more information, call the Cultural Alliance at (203) 798 0760

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The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, with offices at 287 Main Street, Danbury, CT, is a leader in supporting a vibrant arts and culture community in Northern Fairfield and Southern Litchfield Counties. The Cultural Alliance promotes and advocates for arts, history, and culture as a primary driver of the economy and as an enriching influence for communities and people. The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, a 501c-3, is the largest and only regional service organization working to ensure better access to arts and culture for all residents and visitors in Greater Danbury. It is  supported by public and private funding, corporate sponsors, and by its 185 members including more than 55 arts, history, and cultural organizations.  phone: (203) 798 0760 www.artswesternct.org