Paint Your Pet 9/30
Complated on Saturday, 30 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 09:00pm

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Join us for this 3 hour paint night. The artist will sketch your pet onto the canvas and guide you through painting techniques that will bring your pet to life! ***All pet photos must be submitted by 9/28/17. Please submit your favorite photo to contact@thetipsypaintbrush.com A reminder will be sent out 3 days before class.

Tree Of Life
Complated on Friday, 29 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Silly Giraffe
Complated on Thursday, 28 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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FREE Wine Wednesday- Goghing Wild
Complated on Wednesday, 27 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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First 2 glasses of wine are complimentary.

Flower Basket
Complated on Tuesday, 26 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Open Paint – Your Choice
Complated on Monday, 25 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Come in an paint anything you’d like. An artist will be in the studio to provide assistance.

Red Rain Boots
Complated on Sunday, 24 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

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September Stroll
Complated on Saturday, 23 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Maggiano’s – Open to the Public
Complated on Friday, 22 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:30pm

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• -Meet us at Maggiano’s in Southpark for a fun filled evening.
• -Details coming soon…..!
• -http://locations.maggianos.com/north-carolina/charlotte/4400-sharon-rd./

Friendly Scarecrow
Complated on Friday, 22 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Come celebrate the first day of fall y’all!

AmerisourceBergen – Private Event
Complated on Friday, 22 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

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Lighthouse at Sunset
Complated on Thursday, 21 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Moo Moo
Complated on Wednesday, 20 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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$25 Tuesday- Love on a Swing
Complated on Tuesday, 19 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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What’s the Word Hummingbird?
Complated on Sunday, 17 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

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Mimosa Sunday 9/17- Pretty Bird
Complated on Sunday, 17 Sep , 2017
12:00pm to 02:30pm

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Love Birds
Complated on Saturday, 16 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Paint for Parkinsons
Complated on Friday, 15 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Wild Flowers
Complated on Thursday, 14 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Horses Arse
Complated on Wednesday, 13 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Cattails at Dusk
Complated on Tuesday, 12 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Fresh Cut Flowers
Complated on Sunday, 10 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

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Caught in the Rain
Complated on Saturday, 09 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Panther Pride
Complated on Friday, 08 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Floral Bloom
Complated on Thursday, 07 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Silhouette of the Sea
Complated on Wednesday, 06 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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$25 Tuesday- Safari Sunset
Complated on Tuesday, 05 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Sweet Summer Time
Complated on Sunday, 03 Sep , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

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Cardinal Red
Complated on Saturday, 02 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Beach Bound
Complated on Friday, 01 Sep , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

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Farm Fresh Signs – WOOD Project
Complated on Thursday, 31 Aug , 2017
06:30pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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• *Make all 3 of these signs with the stencils we provide.
• *Each board is 8×8.
• *Each guest creates 3 different boards.

Beaching It
Complated on Thursday, 31 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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FREE Wine Wednesday- Day and Night Under the Willow
Complated on Wednesday, 30 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Each registration includes 2 complimentary glasses of wine!

Flower Basket
Complated on Tuesday, 29 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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Open Studio 8/27
Complated on Sunday, 27 Aug , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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Bring the family! Select a painting of your choice and get creative! There will be an Artist available for guidance if desired.

Summer Stroll
Complated on Saturday, 26 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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Mixed Media Lettering
Complated on Friday, 25 Aug , 2017
06:30pm to 08:30pm

Teachers : Karlie
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• Learn to create an inspiring hand lettered art print with guest instructor Karlie Altherr of Lighthouse Paper Co. Karlie uses her love of fine art and color and mixes it with her graphic design background to teach you to draw two fun and unique hand lettering styles and layer them with color and texture to create an inspiring piece of artwork fit for a frame! So grab a bottle of wine and your bestie and join us for a fun and creative evening!
• Supplies Include Pencil, eraser, black marker, 5”x7” Illustration board, workbook, and paper ruler. Frame NOT included.
• Create your own saying.

Kids Drop-in 8/25 – Sculpting and Paper Crafting
Complated on Friday, 25 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .R.
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Our focus today is Sculpting and Paper Crafting.

Sandy Toes
Complated on Friday, 25 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Xiomara
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Kids Drop-in 8/24 – Painting
Complated on Thursday, 24 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .R.
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Our focus today is Painting. The kids will also be involved in additional crafts.

Hope Lives Here
Complated on Thursday, 24 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Kids Drop-in 8/23 – Mixed Media
Complated on Wednesday, 23 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .R.
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Our focus today is Mixed Media. The kids will also be involved in additional crafts.

Lake Waccamaw
Complated on Wednesday, 23 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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$25 Tuesday- Geo Sun and Moon
Complated on Tuesday, 22 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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Private Event- “DIY WOODEN SERVING TRAY
Complated on Tuesday, 22 Aug , 2017
06:30pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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Kids Drop-in 8/22 – Cupcake Decorating
Complated on Tuesday, 22 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .R.
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Our focus today is cupcake decorating. The kids will also be involved in additional crafts.

Kids Drop-in 8/21 – Painting
Complated on Monday, 21 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .R.
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The kiddos will be creating a painting and be involved in additional crafts.

Tower of Love
Complated on Sunday, 20 Aug , 2017
06:00pm to 08:00pm

Teachers : Xiomara
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Vitamin Sea
Complated on Saturday, 19 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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Talia’s 6th Birthday Party
Complated on Saturday, 19 Aug , 2017
01:00pm to 03:00pm

Teachers : Ida Mae
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Love Birds
Complated on Friday, 18 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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Maui Palm Tree
Complated on Thursday, 17 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Charlotte Showers
Complated on Wednesday, 16 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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Family Wood Project 8/15
Complated on Tuesday, 15 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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Stencils will be provided for you.

Midnight Spotlight
Complated on Tuesday, 15 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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Bright Tulip
Complated on Monday, 14 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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Teacher’s $25 Special- Tree of Life
Complated on Sunday, 13 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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Before the organizing frenzy and decorating classrooms begins, enjoy painting this Tipsy favorite with friends… and don’t forget the wine!

Kyleigh’s 7th Birthday Party
Complated on Saturday, 12 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 12:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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Kids Night In – Wonder Woman
Complated on Saturday, 12 Aug , 2017
06:00pm to 09:30pm

Teachers : Louise
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• Uphold the power, wisdom and courage of Wonder Woman!
• Drop your kiddos off with us and go enjoy the evening! Kids will be involved in an instructor-led paint course, as well as fun crafts and activities focused on the Wonder Woman theme.
• **Pizza and drinks provided!

Red Rain Boots
Complated on Friday, 11 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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Extended Camp – 8/11
Complated on Friday, 11 Aug , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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Maggiano’s – Open to the Public
Complated on Friday, 11 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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• Meet us at Maggiano’s in Southpark for a fun filled evening.
• Details coming soon…..!
• http://locations.maggianos.com/north-carolina/charlotte/4400-sharon-rd./

Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In – 8/11 (Sculpting or PaperCrafting)
Complated on Friday, 11 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Sculpting (clay and paper mache type project).
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 8/10
Complated on Thursday, 10 Aug , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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Summer Sunflower
Complated on Thursday, 10 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In – 8/10 (Needle Arts)
Complated on Thursday, 10 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Ida Mae
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Needle Arts (ie, sewing, cross stitch, crochet type project).
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 8/9
Complated on Wednesday, 09 Aug , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In – 8/9 (Mixed Media)
Complated on Wednesday, 09 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Mixed Media.
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 8/8
Complated on Tuesday, 08 Aug , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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$25 Tuesday- Fresh Cut Flowers
Complated on Tuesday, 08 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Xiomara
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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In – 8/8 (Cupcake Decorating)
Complated on Tuesday, 08 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Cupcake Decorating.
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 8/7
Complated on Monday, 07 Aug , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In – 8/7 (Painting)
Complated on Monday, 07 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Painting.
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Evening Stroll
Complated on Sunday, 06 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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Family Name – WOOD Project 8/6
Complated on Sunday, 06 Aug , 2017
04:00pm to 06:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Beach and Quiet
Complated on Saturday, 05 Aug , 2017
04:00pm to 06:00pm

Teachers : Ida Mae
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Carolina Waterfowl Rescue Fundraiser & Wine Tasting – Open to Public
Complated on Saturday, 05 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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• – Seaboard Taproom will be providing the Wine Tasting experience, which includes 3 per person.
• – We will be painting this fabulous wine glass!
• – A percentage of all will go to CWF.
• – Items will also be available for auction, onsite.

Kid’s Paint Class 8/3- Unicorn
Complated on Thursday, 03 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 12:00pm

Teachers : Xiomara
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Customized Caddy – WOOD Project
Complated on Thursday, 03 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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• Stencils will be made for you.
• During registration, please note the what you want on your stencil.

Panther Pride
Complated on Thursday, 03 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Get in the spirit for the Panthers first preseason game on Wednesday, August 9th.

Kid’s Paint Class 8/1- Sky Light Show
Complated on Tuesday, 01 Aug , 2017
10:00am to 12:00pm

Teachers : Ida Mae
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This is a 2 hour kids paint class ONLY. You may drop your child off. Recommended school age and up.

Cherry Blossoms
Complated on Tuesday, 01 Aug , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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Kid’s Paint Class- Panda
Complated on Monday, 31 Jul , 2017
10:00am to 12:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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This is a 2 hour kids paint class ONLY. You may drop your child off. Recommended school age and up.

Silly Giraffe- $25
Complated on Sunday, 30 Jul , 2017
02:00pm to 04:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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Summertime Moon
Complated on Sunday, 30 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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All of Me Loves All of You – WOOD Project
Complated on Saturday, 29 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa R
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• Stencils will be made for you.

Safari Sunset
Complated on Saturday, 29 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Lisa .Y.
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Giraffe and Elephant templates available.

Beaching It
Complated on Friday, 28 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Vinnie
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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In- 7/28 (Sculpting or PaperCrafting)
Complated on Friday, 28 Jul , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Sculpting (clay and paper mache type project).
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 7/28
Complated on Friday, 28 Jul , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

Teachers : Dawn
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Summer Evening Stroll
Complated on Thursday, 27 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In- 7/27 (needle arts)
Complated on Thursday, 27 Jul , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Needle Arts (ie, sewing, cross stitch, crochet type project).
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 7/27
Complated on Thursday, 27 Jul , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

Teachers : Dawn
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FREE Wine Wednesday- Beach Bums
Complated on Wednesday, 26 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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Includes 2 complimentary glasses of wine!

Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In- 7/26 (mixed media)
Complated on Wednesday, 26 Jul , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Dawn
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Mixed Media.
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 7/26
Complated on Wednesday, 26 Jul , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

Teachers : Dawn
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$25 Tuesday- Blue Ridge in Summertime
Complated on Tuesday, 25 Jul , 2017
07:00pm to 09:00pm

Teachers : Pam
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Kids Art Camp Daily Drop In- 7/25 (cupcake decorating)
Complated on Tuesday, 25 Jul , 2017
10:00am to 02:00pm

Teachers : Louise
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• Today we will be doing several crafts, but our focus will be Cupcake Decorating.
• Pack a lunch and leave them with us, 10am-2pm.
• If it’s nice out, we’ll eat lunch at the park.

Extended Camp – 7/25
Complated on Tuesday, 25 Jul , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

Teachers : Louise
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Extended Kids Camp 8am-10am – All Week
Complated on Monday, 24 Jul , 2017
08:00am to 10:00am

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The Candy Box LLC is a jewelry emporium. We showcase and Sell hand crafted jewelry made by all different artists throughout the USA. You can also schedule a free jewelry consultation so we will design a one of a kind piece just for you, bring in old jewelry to match or have made into something new.

Natural Blendz® represents a healthier alternative that invites people to eat well while feeling good about themselves. At Natural Blendz® you will find fresh fruits and vegetables, flavorful herbs and spices along with lean protein, also gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.

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Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem IpsumLorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsum passages, and more recently with desktop publishing software like Aldus PageMaker including versions of Lorem Ipsum.Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged. It was popularised in the 1960s with the release of Letraset sheets containing Lorem Ipsumgalley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries, but also the leap into electronic typesetting.

The Southern Gourmet has trusted relationships with some of the best professionals in the catering & wedding business & highly recommends these experts for your special event & wedding needs.

Creating a gourmet experience with extrodinary food & exceptional service to make our guests happy!

We provide catering services in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in gourmet southern food.

~ We cater business lunches, weddings, luncheons, parties, meetings, events in Charlotte, Matthews, Monroe, and throughout Mecklenburg and Union Counties.

Brazwells Premium Pub has been serving Charlotte for 40 years! They are a Gastropub Restaurant in Myers Park / Cotswold area.  They have hosted Tipsy on the go parties! Look out for more! 

– If you work downtown, grab yourself dinner at Brazwells before class at The The Tipsy Paintbrush! Feel free to take it togo!

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Carolina Trade Exchange (CTE) is a locally owned and operated business to business trade exchange in the Charlotte, North Carolina.  CTE won “Best of Charlotte 2011″ for Trade and Barter Exchanges from the US Commerce Magazine.  In 2012 – owner John Kucera – was recognized by Southern Business Leader Magazine as one of the Top 50 Entrepreneur’s for 2012.  Recently – Carolina Trade Exchange was selected to join the National Association of Trade Exchanges and is currently the only trade/barter exchange in the metro Charlotte to ever have and carry this prestigious awarding!!!  Carolina Trade Exchange has also been featured in articles in the Dallas Morning Herald and The Charlotte Observer.

Mission Statement

“We will provide a quality experience for all our members, on a consistent basis, while listening closely to their needs.”

Simply stated, we are completely focused on our membership and remain intensely dedicated to the Charlotte market.  Our awards and recognition support this philosophy.

 COME GROW WITH US!!

Melissa Spencer was born in Raleigh NC. She enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family and taking in the salt air at any beach! After graduating college she took her dog, packed up her stuff and trucked it down to Charlotte NC for her hubby, Mike Spencer. They love to help others through their non-profit, Doingmypart.com! Melissa is creative and inventive; she loves a good challenge! 
I cannot express how lucky I am to have such an amazing studio, with such sweet, loyal and talented painters! Thank you for believing in our studio just as much as we believe in you. With hard work and a bit of luck, you can do anything! Now go get your tipsy-paint on! – Melissa Spencer

Hi, my name is Catherine Pierce. I am 16 years old and currently a sophomore at Covenant Day School. I have lived in Matthews for my entire life and have started to appreciate the town more and more everyday. I have always had a passion for art and have been searching for a place that would allow me to grow in my passion and share it with other people as well. I have done art for as long as I can remember, whether it be an art class at school or sketching in my room. Art is the one way that I feel like I have the freedom to express myself while also expressing tough things in the world. Through this,  they don’t seem as scary and sometimes even turn out to be beautiful. Art has allowed me to deal with hard things in life and appreciate the beauty in those hard things. I am so excited to be a part of The Tipsy Paintbrush and look forward to growing artistically through this opportunity!

I’m Brooke Drury, I’m 14 years old, I attend providence high school, and I’ve been living in charlotte for 9 years now!
As a child I never really loved sports, but I always found an outlet in the arts. However, It wasn’t until middle school that I realized how much I was in love with visual arts! I had an amazing art teacher who inspired me to pursue learning more about this craft by entering me into contests and helping me see my potential. Ever since then I’ve made a point of finding inspiration in daily adventures and the world around me to translate into my work. I hope one day to attend Appalachian State University and pursue a degree in art teacher education, but i never know where I might end up!
I love downtown Matthews. Theres so many interesting things to do and people to meet. In general, North Carolina is just a beautiful place for any artist to be, and I am blessed to live here!
I am so excited to be an intern at the tipsy paintbrush, because it is truly an amazing place to be, and I cant wait to see what life has in store for me here!

I have lived in the Charlotte, NC area now for 22 years. It’s a beautifully inspiring place to paint. I received a Bachelor of Elementary Education degree in Florida and furthered my art education with a degree from the Art Institute of Atlanta.
From there, I started my professional art career with my own successful business as a Trompe L’Oeil artist in the acrylic medium for residential customers. My work included decorative borders, wall murals, and wildlife in super realism. I continued my career as a portrait artist, where I am currently commissioned to paint beloved family pets and show horses.
In the past few years, I decided to begin submitting my work to art shows around the state and local area. Several of my landscape and animal paintings have been selected to appear in these juried statewide art shows and local shows. The most recent was at the Cornwell Center in Myers Park in June 2014. In November 2014, my work will be on display at the Matthews Community Center along with my fellow artists from the Piedmont Pastel Society.
I absolutely love working at The Tipsy Paintbrush. My hope is to inspire to create at every age.

Gina Strumpf is pursuing her life’s Dream of being a full time International Artist… She is happiest with a paintbrush in her hand. Gina is represented in Fine Art Galleries up and down the East-coast with collectors throughout the USA and Europe. For the third year in a row, Gina is honored to be the Resident Artist for Cunard Cruise Lines. Most summers she wiill travel aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2, doing two Trans Atlantic crossings and traveling throughout Northern Europe. She adores teaching and is often invited to teach workshops around the country. Her classes and demos are packed with instruction, inspiration and much laughter. She is an active member of Oil Painters of America, Women Artists of the Southeast and The American Impressionist Society.
“I’m excited to be an Artist here at the The Tipsy Paintbrush,  come join me in learning the joy of painting”!! – Gina Strumpf

Kris Gorman grew up in the small town of McDonald, Ohio. Ever since he could grip a paintbrush or pencil, he has been creating art.  He would watch his father paint and illustrate as he was growing up and he aspired to be able to live up to the caliber of work he created.  He began illustrating and creating comic book characters throughout high school. He finally decided to follow the path into higher education and explore the world of art and teaching.
He enrolled at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio and majored in Art Education.  He wanted to inspire and show kids the world of art as my father did for me.  He also wanted to guide and help kids find and follow their dreams.
Kris moved to Charlotte with his now wife to pursue a career in education. He has been working in public education for 7 years now and he has recently completed his masters in Art Education from Winthrop University.  He is now living the dream by helping and guiding kids as well as painting alongside anyone who comes to the Tipsy Paintbrush  with a pint, a glass and the willingness to find their creativity.