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February 2, 2025 by Rikki B.

3 places to find paint and sip in washington

Hello and welcome to Artvana! If you are looking for Paint and Sip in Washington state you are in the right place!

Maybe you have been hearing the buzz about how fun a paint and sip class is and you are ready to jump in and join the fun. Or maybe you are a long-time paint and sipper and want to find more events and classes you can attend.

So let’s get you painting!

Artvana is a leading paint and sip provider in Washington state and we started locally in Yelm WA in 2017. Since then we have expanded our team of artists to 10 and the number of WA counties we paint in to 6!

WA Counties where you can find Artvana Paint and Sip:

We offer a large selection of approximately 30-40 classes per month, so you have more date and time options to paint. One thing that really makes Artvana unique is that we do not have our own ‘Studio’ space. Instead of limiting ourselves to one location that people need to travel to, we travel to you! With a large list of excellent local partner venues, you can find classes near you almost anywhere!

Each venue brings a different vibe and atmosphere so you can pick and choose your paint and sips. From coffee houses to breweries, alcohol or N/A, we know there is a paint-and-sip event waiting in our calendar that will be perfect for you!

Now let’s shine a spotlight on 3 of our partner venues! Today we will be focusing on our partners in Olympia Washington.

#1. Top Rung Brewing, Lacey Washington

Top Rung is one of our long-standing partner venues and we have been painting it up there since 2018! Retired firefighters opened Top Rung Brewing which has a stylish firefighter theme including hanging ladders. It’s big and spacious with huge tables for painting which we love, well-lit and family-friendly.

Of course, we have to mention Lucas the long-time Taproom manager who has been holding down the fort with us all these years. Be sure to say hi to him the next time you are in! With great brews crafted on-site, to trivia nights, to community events and run clubs, you are sure to find community (and creativity) at this Lacey Brewery. Visit Top Rung Brewing Website

#2. Cup of Swords Tavern, Olympia Washington

If you are looking for a paint and sip where you can really dive into your creative and make-believe side, this partner venue is where you will find it! Cup of Swords is a recently opened tavern in Olympias Downtown that puts the FUN back into going out! Besides regular Artvana Paint and Sips twice a month they also have some really unique and fun events happening regularly like:

Dress like a Pirate Day | The Scupper Monkeys Band | DND games and one-shots | Costume parties

Come indulge your fantasies with us at Cup of Swords Tavern, join their ‘Shield Wall’ mug club and get a huge HUZZAH when you order your drinks! Visit Cup of Swords Tavern Website

#3 Fog and Fern Coffeehouse, Lacey Washington

As mentioned we don’t just paint at alcohol-friendly venues, we have some sweet spots for you non-drinkers too! This one is close to my heart as it is my very own sisters shop! I love that we get to collaborate as local business owners and the Artvana events here are relaxing and community-focused.

All of Fog and Fern Coffees pastries in the case are hand-made by my sistah! They also serve top-of-the-line coffee brewed and poured expertly for your sipping pleasure. Come check them out I am sure it will be one of your new favorite hangs. View the Fog and Fern Coffee Website

There you have it! 3 great places to find Artvana paint and sip in Washington state! I do hope you will join us soon and discover a new place, a new hobby, or new friends. paint soon – Rikki

January 21, 2025 by Rikki B.

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Celebrate and SHARE the love this Valentine’s Day with this FREE DIY Valentine’s Day project!

Hello, Rikki here, I am so excited to share a fun DIY Valentine’s Day project with you today that all ages can enjoy!

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day solo with a cozy candle, some good music, and a warm drink in hand, or gathering with the kids or grandkids for a fun family project, this tutorial is perfect for everyone! It’s simple, enjoyable, and easy to do, making it ideal for all ages.

Maybe this year you and your partner want to get creative together while watching a rom-com—you can each make your own version of the project! The best part? It takes under an hour to complete. You probably already have most of the supplies at home, and a quick trip to the craft store will round out any paints or brushes you might need. Feel free to get creative and customize it however you like—it’s as flexible as a soup recipe!

Bonus points if you add a little extra sparkle with metallic accents, glitter, or rhinestones!

Let’s get started!

Alright, you’ve gathered your supplies, now set the mood, grab those candles, put on those slow tunes and get ready to let your creativity flow.

If you are painting this DIY Valentine’s Day project with kids, the dry breaks are a perfect time to make some snacks, get drink refills, take a movement break and do some jumping jacks, if you kids are a little older perhaps you want to invoke the Vday spirit and talk about who you LOVE!

I hope that however you spend your Valentines Day this year it is filled with love, care and joy….of course chocolate and candy never hurt either!

Did you make this project? SHARE it with me on our Facebook Page

Of course, Artvana is here to help you live more creatively, if you don’t have the time or space to set up a paint session at home we would love to have you join us at one of our local Washington State classes!

We have lots of fun Valentine’s Day Project Paint and Sip classes happening in Olympia, Lacey, Yelm, Spokane, Tacoma, Gig Harbor and more!

We have Valentine’s Day classes for adults and for kids and families depending on which vibe you are after this Holiday. Check out our complete Valentine’s Day Paint and Sip Collection HERE

Here are a few more of my favorite Valentines Day must haves:

Gourmet Caramels

Not only are these caramels handmade in small batches in Utah, they come in the most beautiful packaging! These will be a lovely treat for your lover, or yourself!

Beautiful Candles

These candles are all natural and have that extra something! They each come with an information card describing the fun add-ins and crystals, plus they have a delicious fruity and floral scent.

*This post may contain affiliate links, all images Copyright Artvana 2025

January 4, 2025 by Rikki B.

Hey friends! February will be upon us before you know it and that means….VALENTINES DAY!

For all the lovers out there this day can be exciting to look forward to! It can also be stressful trying to think of something fun and romantic to do with your significant other. Maybe you are newly dating and not sure what to plan for your new date. OR perhaps you have been in a relationship for decades and are stumped on something fun and exciting for both of you to enjoy.

If the typical dinner and movie doesn’t sound like the moves this year what else could there be?

Let’s dive in and explore some fun date night Valentines Day ideas for Couples, Singles and Galentines groups!

February in Washington is still pretty cold and rainy and generally depressing but there are so many ways you can make it cozy, make it creative or make it candle-lit!

Cozy date night Valentines Day ideas 2025

If you are wanting to keep it cozy this year why not prepare for the evening with a home-cooked dinner and a puzzle! If you think puzzles are just for older folks you may be surprised with how much fun you have together!

Building a puzzle by firelight while cooking a meal together sounds like the most romantic thing to me, it will be laid back and as easy or complicated as you want for dinner, a simple Lobster mac and cheese is something everyone can make at home and is sure to impress!

A puzzle is a great way to see how well you work together and discover new things about your partner. Here is a recipe and some puzzles to get you started!

Ina Gartens Lobster Mac-n-Cheese Recipe

Couples Rainy Walk Puzzle

I personally LOVE this Couples Campfire Puzzle

2. Creative date night Valentines Day ideas 2025

If you want to shake things up a bit for yourself and your significant other, why not attend a painting class together? Artvana events are sure to give you an infusion of creativity and they are so fun to do with a loved one. You will uncover new things about yourself and your partner during class! Will you work together or will there be a little competition stirred up?

There is just something special about making something together, our Artvana Valentines paint and sip classes will bring you together in a new way! We have multiple events happening the Week of Valentines 2025. All of our classes are suitable for couples, singles or friend groups. Come celebrate each other in these classes made for lovers!

Valentines events in Tacoma

Valentines events in Gig Harbor

Valentines events in Spokane

Valentines events in Sumner

Valentines events in Yelm

3. Candle-lit Valentines Day ideas 2025

If you are looking to go ultra romantic this year for Valentines day, candle-light will never go out of style! Living in the PNW we have so many unique and captivating events and activities we can partake in for Valentines day. Here is my favorite Candle-light option for Valentines day this year.

Candle light Concerts in Seattle

May you have a wonderful day with your partner, yourself or your friends as you celebrate Valentines day in Washington state this year! No matter how you celebrate know you are loved, take care friends!

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January 2, 2025 by Rikki B.

Things to do for dry January in Washington state

As a beautiful New Year unfolds before us many of you may be taking this chance to cut back or even participate in Dry January.

Dry January can be a challenge to complete when so much of our culture seems to revolve around drinking but today I am going to share some great ideas and insights with you to make your Dry January more fun!

As a recovered alcoholic myself with nearly 4 years sober I know how un-fun a dry January can sound. Boring right, staying at home holed up trying to avoid bars, friends, and parties where we may be tempted to drink. Trying to do something ‘good’ for us shouldn’t be so hard. The key to accomplishing your resolution is in finding NEW ways to interact with friends and community that are not SO focused on catching a buzz.

Even if you aren’t thinking about trying dry January these tips are still great if you struggle with social anxiety, depression, stress or the winter blues.

So now that you have decided to give it a go what are you going to do all month?

You might not see the challenge until someone calls you up and wants to grab a beer or invites you to a celebration. The key to a successful dry January is realizing that you made this choice, no one is making you do it and it doesn’t have to be a long and terrible struggle to make it through.

Change is always hard but it is also invigorating and exciting if you let it be! Dry January could become a month you look forward to a way to reset, revive and reconnect with yourself and your body.

Purposefully use this time to step outside of your comfort zone and embrace those uncomfortable feelings. It’s easier when you know its coming, when you choose to do something that you know will make you uncomfortable you can head into the activity head on knowing you are participating in this to grow and challenge yourself.

Maybe you have always wanted to participate in a running or walking group but always put it off, because, it’s easier to snuggle in with a glass of wine. Joining a local club is a great activity for dry January!

Perhaps you have entertained the thought of taking a new class such as Zumba, kickboxing, painting, sewing, bread baking or even sculpting. Shifting your focus away from ‘I’m avoiding this” to “I’m trying to accomplish this” is a huge step in the right direction. Taking a new class is a great way to focus your mind in a new direction instead of focusing on how many days are left in January and stand between you and an ice cold frosty beer!

Alongside testing your comfort zone, setting goals and looking ahead, going sober for dry January will give you a huge boost to your mental clarity. What could be better than a clear, fresh mind as we go into a new year! Plus with all the extra clarity, physical energy and extra cash you will have from abstaining this month a new activity is just what you need to take advantage of these benefits.

Now I said three ways to make dry January more fun. The third piece of this puzzle is YOU! You are already taking steps that are good for your body and your social life but what about you? Self-care during dry January is hands-down the most important aspect. Taking a break from alcohol means you will have more time and energy to spend time with yourself. Indulge in a new way, treat yourself to a spa day instead of a Rosé, write a letter to yourself or in your journal instead of using Chardonnay to wind down. Because you will have extra clarity during the month it’s an opportune time to reconnect and get back in touch with your inner self. Slow down, be in the moment, and sip on something nourishing instead.

That’s my two cents now let’s get into some actionable ways you can make Dry January fun!

Join a club, something that will get you out of the house and preferably moving but any kind of club will do! Expose yourself to new people and ideas and keep your calendar full by adding a weekly activity. Here are some fun clubs and activities you can join in Thurston, Pierce and Kitsap County Washington.

Olympia Run Club

Gig Harbor Run Club

Tacoma Girls Book Club

Olympia Silent Book Club

2. Join a class! Of course I have to mention Artvana classes here as well as a few of my other favorites! You may be thinking wait, isn’t Artvana a paint and sip? Don’t you have to drink? The Answer is NO!

Aside from our Paint and sips we hold at Breweries and Wineries we also have a whole bunch of classes that are not alcohol focused or completely alcohol free! Most of our N/A partner venues are local coffee shops in the Lacey and Olympia area, and in our other 5 service counties. Take Fog and Fern Coffeehouse in Lacey Washington for example. We hold a monthly class here on a Sunday afternoon. Aside from the afternoon vibe they do not serve any alcohol but instead offer delicious coffee drinks and hand-made pastries and food items. It’s the perfect change of pace and something fun to do for dry January. Here are links to our next classes happening at Fog and Fern. I do hope you will join us for one of these relaxing paint and sip classes.

Artvana paint and sip January 5th at 3pm

Artvana paint and sip March 2nd at 3pm

Of course there are SO many types of classes you can indulge in in January. Here are a few others I have found around the Puget Sound area!

Braiding Sweetgrass in Olympia

Food For Life Class Series in Gig Harbor

Sourdough Bread making class in Auburn

3. Last but not least let’s look at Self-care ideas for Dry January

Read a book or two…or three! Puget Sound is filled with amazing bookstores from Olympia to Seattle! Here are a few of my favorite places you can pick up your next great read.

Last Word Books Olympia

Half Price Books Tacoma

Twice Sold Tales Seattle

All of the above bookstores probably sell journals and planners for the New Year of 2025! Pick one out for yourself and set aside some reflection time, use your planner to execute one of your most productive, creative or adventurous years yet!

If you want to immerse yourself in a self-care experience right here in Tacoma you can visit the Ladies Day Spa and spend the whole day focusing just on you!

Olympus Spa Tacoma

I wish you success on your dry January adventure if it’s something you are taking a swing at this year! I hope you use the opportunity to invest in yourself in new and exciting ways! Here is to a marvelous 2025, Happy New Year friend!

November 8, 2024 by Rikki B.

Family friendly holiday events and activities

Hello, today we are talking about how to hand-make and get the MOST out of your Holiday season.

Sometimes the Holidays can start to feel like a rat-race of hustle and bustle, so today, we want to take a moment to SLOW down and review a few ways to make your Holidays and traditions feel more genuine, more authentic and more enjoyable!

Go fix up a cup of hot cocoa and settle in for this cozy read.

Move over mass-produced plastic gifts. Step aside last-minute checkout aisle gifts. This year we are bringing a personal touch to the Holidays and packing them full of genuine care and heartfelt details!

Here’s how

More and more often we see an increase in the quick, cheap, and fast. In everyday life and in the gifts available for the Holiday season. It seems that everything is getting faster and faster, doesn’t it? We want everything right now! During a busy time of year like Christmas, the rush can feel unsustainable. It can add more stress and steal our joy before you even know it. How do we combat the ever-increasing pressure?

We have to make a choice. We are about to give you some easy, accessible ideas to slow down your Holiday season and indulge in all the GOOD stuff that you don’t want to miss.

Have you ever been sifting through an old box in the closet or attic and found something hand-made by a relative or even by your younger self? Perhaps it is a bit worn with age, clumsily signed in the corner in your childish scribble or a relative’s granny scrawl. This piece of art likely isn’t perfect, but it’s probably loaded with information about you or your relative! What details do you notice? What story does it tell? Already you can see that something hand-made carries with it, a specialness.

Hand-made art and gifts can be the catalysts that spark endless stories and memories. Maybe you have heard things in your family like “Aunt Betty used to make marvelous crocheted blankets, before she got arthritis” Or “Grandma Lily used to make watercolors and always won blue ribbons at the state fair!” Now, can you imagine your children sorting through a box just like this years down the road?

How neat would it be for them to be pulling out hand-made Christmas ornaments made by YOU to decorate the tree? Or discovering a painted canvas from one of their siblings. Or finding photos from a paint party or craft night. These pieces are not perfect, and we wouldn’t want them that way! Hand-made items for your Holiday decor and hand-made gifts always bring an air of authenticity to the Season.

So maybe now you are thinking….“But I’m not creative and no one would ever want to see or have my crafts!” We hate to tell you that you are wrong! Remember, it’s about being genuine and authentically you! Maybe you are the weird Aunt that puts googly eyes on everything, or the Grandpa who is obsessed with Gnomes, that is what makes your items special, YOU make them special. These are the hidden treasures that will be passed along in family and tradition, the things that will carry meaning as we pull them out year after year. The things that will make us remember the important people in our lives and spark new stories and memories for generations to come.

There are so many ways you can get hands-on this Holiday season. Here are some ideas to get you started, as well as some links to our Holiday Ornament Classes and Christmas paint parties.

Baking homemade goods

Homemade canned goods or bath and body products

Crocheted items such as hats, scarves or coasters

Hand-painted Christmas Cards

Hand-sewn or embroidered stockings

Hand-painted Ornaments

Hand-painted artwork and decor

We absolutely look forward to our Ornament classes happening in Washington each and every year! If you would like to join the tradition you can join one of our classes below! We look forward to making memories with you and you loved ones this Christmas.

Grumpy Gnome Ornaments Class Olympia – View Class

Winter Critters Ornaments Class Sumner – View Class

Folk Ornaments Class Centralia – View Class

Holiday Botanicals Ornaments Bremerton – View Class

Winter Critters Ornaments Lacey – View Class

VIEW ALL HOLIDAY EVENTS HERE

Hand-make your Holidays with Artvana

Hand-make your Holidays with and Ornament Class

Hand-make your Holidays with these special events

Hand-make your Holidays with an Artvana paint party

Hand-make your Holidays with a paint and sip

November 7, 2024 by Rikki B.

Hello there! If you are looking for FUN Holiday classes, activities and events in Washington for this years Christmas season, look no further!

We have some exciting NEW things to share with you alongside our typical Holiday paint and sip classes here in Washington.

First of all if you haven’t joined one of our Holiday classes in the past, are you in store for a treat!

Artvana Holiday classes are a great way to:

Experience the holidays with your own two hands

Create memories with your friends and family as you create together

Give meaningful, collectible, hand-painted gifts for your loved ones

Enjoy the Holidays with your community

We have some beautiful new Holiday classes coming out this Christmas Season including two NEW ORNAMENT SETS

You can find these ornament classes available throughout our service area which includes the following locations and surrounding areas:

Auburn, Tacoma, Puyallup, Bonney Lake, Gig Harbor, Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Yelm, Tenino, Lacey, Olympia, Centralia and Spokane.

This year will be full of Holiday Markets in Washington State, Holiday activities for the family and of course Holiday parties!

We are looking forward to sharing the Season with you as we create joy this Christmas!

Here are a few more Family-friendly Christmas activities we are hosting this year:

Folk Ornaments Holiday Classes at Top Rung Brewing in Lacey WA – View Class

Winter Critters Ornament painting class at Bertoglios Pizza in Yelm WA – View Class

Gift Truck Holiday paint and sip at Top Down Brewing in Sumner WA – View Class

Christmas art class at Cranes Castle in Bremerton WA – View Class

Holiday event for Kids and Families at Ocean5 in Gig Harbor WA – View Class

Here is what some of our class attendees have to say:

“Bloom was our instructor, it was the best paint party I had been to. Bloom had a delightful sense of humor and empowered each of us and gave us a space to play and take chances” – Michelle D. Olympia Wa

“OMG this was amazing! I swore I couldn’t do it but I DID! RIKKI YOU ROCK!” – Shawna G. Lacey Wa

“They came to our house for my sisters 65th bday party and we all had a blast. The host was amazing, we had a group that consisted of: a person with special needs and people of ages from 11 to 70. It was so much fun and quite entertaining.” – Susan I. Chehalis Wa

“Rikki and her assistant were phenomenal instructor’s, and so personable. My girlfriends and I had a blast at our painting party at a coffee shop in Gig Harbor. Rikki traveled to us, which made it convenient. I can’t wait to book Artvana again for an afternoon of fun. Thanks again ladies” – Samantha J. Gig Harbor Wa

“We had a great outdoor painting party. Artvana is amazing, worked with me to find a painting that would make everyone happy, and they even put up with my obnoxious family � . It really was a great experience all around and I can’t wait to do it again. Thanks for everything!!” – Tami S. Tumwater Wa

“We had our paint and sip tonight and it was awesome!! We started talking about and planning our next one before this one was over! Thanks so much!!” – Linda D. Yelm Wa

“I hosted a moms night in and Artvana was so much fun!! I loved getting everyone together for a paint and sip! The Artist arrived exactly when she said she would, set everything up, and made it so easy for us. We will definitely be booking again in the future” – Jolene M. Olympia Wa

Interested in a Hosting a private party for your next Holiday office party, family gathering or girls night? You can GET STARTED HERE

October 7, 2024 by Rikki B.

Fall is here! Pumpkins are here! That’s right we are all excited. Jokes aside Fall is one of the best times of year to plan something fun and cozy indoors. It’s why it’s our favorite season of the year to host paint parties!

Have you been curious about hosting your own paint party? Perhaps you have been to an Artvana paint night event and want to share the experience with your friends and family. I can tell you from experience that a paint party brings people together!

You will have so much fun creating with your people during the 2-hour class. You WILL discover things about your friends and family that you didn’t know! See how everyone’s creativity manifests on the canvas differently and enjoy the after-party of looking at everyone’s artwork!

One of my favorite things about private paint parties is how they engage and keep a group together. Sometimes, when you are hosting a party, it’s hard to keep everyone entertained and having fun. Sometimes your party breaks up into groups and some can feel left out. That doesn’t happen with a paint party.

You will get to choose your date and time, your artist will arrive around an hour early for set up. Everyone gets checked in, takes a seat, and then it’s time to paint! Your artist will guide the entire group through the painting as you share laughs, techniques, ideas, and more with each other. Who will be the teachers’ pet? Who will be the perfectionist? And who will go rogue?

Here are some tips for hosting your party and some of our favorite ideas we have seen from hosts over the years:

TIPS:

Have tables and chairs for the number of painters you will have, folding tables and chairs work fine. You will need the same amount of room as if you were going to eat dinner. We will cover the tables when we arrive unless you have a special theme and use your own covers.

Tell guests to arrive 20-30 min early from the painting start time. This gives them a chance to settle in and we all have that one ‘late’ friend.

Guests can pay with cash, check or card at the party be sure to let them know we take these type of payments ahead of time.

Get everyone involved by letting them contribute food or drinks or something fun to the gathering.

PARTY THEMES:

Cider and Canvas party – Simmer a huge pot of cider for you and your guests, drop in the cinnamon and mulling spices and we will bring the canvas. Your house will smell great and everyone will be so cozy! Choose a cozy fall painting from our gallery to match your theme. Cookies also pair well with this party.

Paint and Pumpkins party – This ones all about the pumpkins! Bake your treats with pumpkin and ask your guests to only bring pumpkin-themed dishes! Daytime parties can make a PSL inspired coffee drink option, evening events can experiment with pumpkin flavored cocktails. Choose a pumpkin painting and the stage will be set for a beautiful gathering you will remember for years to come.

Traveling paint and sip parties in tacoma, olympia, bremerton, yelm, puyallup, auburn, bonney lake

Spooky sip and Paint party – Halloween is a great time to get your friends together if spooky is your style! Go all out with creepy snacks and cocktails and top it all off with one our Halloween painting options, you can create your Halloween decor while having a blast painting! We have many new spooky options in the gallery to choose from!

Holiday Ornament Painting party – One of our favorites! We love creating a new tradition with our painters as we hand-paint rustic wooden ornaments in this class style. We release a new ornament set each year for you to choose from! We have Gnomes, we have Folk, we have Traditional, We have winter Critters and more! Add these special items to your own tree or give them as keepsake gifts! Ornament parties are great for Fall dates so you can have your holiday decor ready for the Christmas season!

I hope these party ideas and themes inspire you to create a hands-on Fall season full of experiences shared with your friends and family! To book a party email your preferred date and time to [email protected]

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August 23, 2024 by Rikki B.

Living in the PNW is breathtaking and filled with adventure! The options are endless, from Camping and hiking, the Pacific Ocean, and our famous 101 scenic highway to unique food and drinks. But have you ever been on an art adventure?

As a local company, Artvana always looks for ways to enhance your PNW experience! We have partner venues all across Washington state and we offer something for everyone! Let’s take a look.

Maybe you are familiar with Artvana classes or have even attended a few, but did you know we currently have 20 partner locations where you can take an Artvana class?

We specifically curate our classes to bring you new experiences again and again. Our classes are a great way to explore and discover new places in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, you can always attend a class near you but if you want to push the boundaries and create somewhere new with us, what are you waiting for?

Here are a few types of classes we offer, keep reading for a full list of partner venues:

Wine and Paint– we host classes with several wine bars and restaurants that serve wine. If sipping some delicious wine while you relax and paint in one of our guided art classes seems like it’s your thing check out one of our events at Rumors Wine Bar or Ocean5. These events are adult-focused, fun, and relaxing. They are great for a date night with your special someone or a girls’ night out.

Get creative with Craft Beer -Washington is renowned for its distinctive craft breweries, and we’re big fans too! We organize acrylic painting classes at some fantastic local breweries, providing an opportunity to unleash your creativity while sampling unique, locally brewed beers. Our most enduring partner brewery is Top Rung Brewing in Lacey, founded by a group of firefighters – pretty cool, right?

Crafty Cocktails – If wine or beer isn’t your thing, we have a few venues that offer a full bar. That’s right, you can get tipsy or sip your favorite cocktail during class! Unwind and see how some spirits influence your creativity!

Coffee and Canvas – If you’re not a drinker or if you’re underage, don’t worry – we have classes designed for you! Our coffee and canvas classes take place at amazing coffee shops and provide a fun, alcohol-free environment for you to express your creativity. Some of our coffee shops also serve wine and beer in addition to espresso and café offerings. Discover your new favorite coffee or hangout spot!

Kids and Family events – Certainly! Here’s the rewritten text:Yes, we offer events specifically for kids and their families! Our Kids and Family paint nights are great fun for the whole family. If you are looking for something fun, engaging, and educational to do with your family, an Artvana Kids Paint may be just the thing. Kids can paint by themselves in class, or you can purchase a special family ticket and paint with your kiddo. Creating together is such a fun experience, and we can’t wait to share it with you and your family!

VISIT OUR COMPLETE EVENTS CALENDAR

Alright there you have it folks! Start your art-venture with Artvana and visit us for a class at one of these partner venues in Washington state! Here is a current list of our partner locations:

Top Rung Brewing, Lacey WA – Craft Beer – Visit

Cafe Elite, Lacey WA – Coffee, wine, beer, kids and family – Visit

Fog and Fern Coffee, Lacey WA – Coffee – Visit

Cup of Swords, Olympia WA – Craft beer – Visit

Rumors Wine Bar, Olympia WA – Wine – Visit

The Juice Box, Centralia WA – Craft beer – Visit

Stone City Farm, Tenino WA – NA – Visit

Bertoglios Pizza, Yelm WA – Wine, beer, kids and family – Visit

Locust Cider, Tacoma WA – Cider, wine, beer – Visit

The Redd Dog, Tacoma WA – Wine, beer – Visit

Top Down Brewing, Sumner WA – Craft beer – Visit

Yoked Farmhouse Brewing, Port Orchard WA – Craft beer – Visit

Ocean5, Gig Harbor WA – Wine, beer, cocktails, kids and family – Visit

Locust Cider, Gig Harbor WA – Cider, wine, beer – Visit

Cranes Castle, Bremerton WA – Craft beer – Visit

The Toad House, Bremerton WA – Wine, beer, cocktails – Visit

CRFT Beers, Auburn WA – Craft beer – Visit

Dane Joe Espresso, Spokane – Coffee – Visit

June 6, 2024 by Rikki B.

Hi Parents! We all notice a change when school lets out for the Summer, kids enjoy more time in their daily pursuits and parents adjust schedules. Summer can be a great time for you and your family to grow closer together and experience more things together. It doesn’t mean that learning has to stop just because the fun has begun! Check out these 3 activities for kids and families that are educational and entertaining!

Join an Artvana Kids & Family painting class. Artvana now offers these family events once a month or more in Lacey and Gig Harbor Washington. More locations are coming soon! These events are designed with your family in mind, they are a little shorter than a typical painting class and feature a fun artwork that everyone can complete. Join the art adventure with us as we paint Toucans, Baby whales and more….

We currently offer these kids and family painting classes at:

Cafe Elite, 130 Marvin Rd SE UNIT 130, Lacey, WA 98503 (Saturday afternoon event)

Ocean5, 5268 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 (Thursday evening event)

Chick-Fil-A, 8302 Quinault Dr NE, Lacey, WA 98516 (Select events in July and August)

Thurston County Fair, 3054 Carpenter Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503 (Special Event August 3rd 2024)

Click HERE to view all upcoming Artvana classes

2. Order an Artvana painting adventure kit. Our Mini Masters kits are fun, easy, educational and great for those long Summer days. Choose your kiddos adventure with Kahlo Koala, Monet the Mouse or Picasso the Opossum. Have a kid that loves art, get the bundle and get a Mni Masters apron for them to continue their artistic journey. These lessons are short, easy to understand and include fun facts about real artists from history!

Check out the Mini Masters art-venture kits by clicking HERE

3. Get outdoors and create a Fairy Garden. I have been obsessed with building these fairy Gardens lately and its something kids of any age can do, either by themselves or you could easily build one together! All you need to start is a broken flower pot or another vessel, then take a walk and collect moss, sticks, rocks, and other findings. Build the base of your garden with these then pick up a few polymer clay packs and make some little mushrooms for your garden or some little creatures. The possibilities are literally endless. It’s also a great project for kids that will help develop fine motor skills, imagination and design skills.

Here are links to a few of my favorite Fairy Garden Supplies:

Glass Globes – Click HERE

Polymer Clay Starter Kit – Click HERE

If you live here in Washington state you can easily go out and find moss on trees and fallen trees. But if you don’t have natural moss readily available where you live this moss is a great replacement

Moss for terrariums – Click HERE

Have a happy creative Summer!

May 28, 2024 by Rikki B.

Spring and Summer are FULL of activities to do, but if you are looking for something that brings everyone in your group together; keep reading to see why a private paint party might be your next Summer plan.

Of course, Artvana offers painting classes all throughout the Summer at our partner venues in Thurston, Pierce, and Kitsap county. But if you are looking for something more personal and customizable a private party might be perfect.

Artvana private paint parties are easy to book, easy to plan and so much fun! All you need to do is email us at [email protected] with your preferred date and time and we can help you get everything set up.

When you plan a private paint party YOU get to choose the painting your friends and family will create during the class. We have over 100 paintings to choose from with choices for kids and adults. Kids and adults can paint together at private events. Aside from the many kids’ birthday parties we host each year, we paint with family groups too!

A friends and family paint party can be a great activity for:

Mothers day

Fathers Day

4th of July

and more

You can visit the Artvana painting gallery and start browsing options by clicking HERE

The other great thing about private paint parties in the Summer is that you can host them outside! We love patio, garden, and garage paints in the Summer. Check out this photo from an Artvana private party last Summer! We had so much fun painting out by the lake.

We paint with groups of all sizes and we do not have a minimum number of painters required, instead, we offer small parties for groups of 7 or less for a flat rate of $315. All other parties are the same as our public events at $45 per person. We do not charge travel fees and everything you need for your party is included. All you need to get ready is tables and chairs and maybe some fun food and beverages for your guests!

So what are you waiting for?! Email us today or fill out a form in the gallery to get your Summer paint party on the calendar and start inviting your friends and family! This may even become an annual event for you to plan and look forward to.

We can’t wait to paint with your group and enjoy the Summer, we are standing by for questions or to help you with your booking. – Paint soon!

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