Sip and Paint

Registration now open for classes on

January 25, February 22, March 29

The Gallery, Arroyo Grande

Fee $85 per class - includes 3 hours of instruction, 2 glasses of wine, and all paint and materials!

About the Class

This workshop is for all levels of painters, from beginners to masters who like to relax and paint, while enjoying a good glass of wine and each other’s

company. Brandon Smith will lead participants as they paint a still life, tailoring his instruction to individual students’ skills. The class will be held in the Mezzanine studio at The Gallery in the heart of Arroyo Grande village, a few steps from free parking, fine restaurants, live music, boutique shopping and a good hotel.

About the Instructor

Brandon Smith is a committed educator and award-winning professional artist, who delights in helping students advance their artistic skills and

discover the joy of painting. Brandon was born and raised in San Luis Obispo and studied at the Academy of Art University San Francisco. He began teaching at the Academy’s fine art department in 2003 as well as their summer study program in Florence, Italy. He helped the University develop their online classes, which he continues to teach today. In 2023 he returned with his family to the Central Coast, where he teaches a variety of subjects

including anatomy, still life, figure and landscape painting, at Allan Hancock College.

What’s Included

Each class includes three hours of art instruction, all paint and materials, accompanied by two glasses of fine wine & light snacks. We’ll also provide bottled water and have a Keurig coffee machine that participants are welcome to use.