Pinot's Palette, Charlotte

Pinot's Palette is less an art studio than it is a way for people to enjoy a libation-filled night out with friends, one that happens to include a painting project. The painting sessions evoke adults' inner artists whether they have any painting experience or not, encouraging conversation and good cheer while painting and sipping. The South End location has its own bar that serves wine or beer as well as allowing BYOB. Each session features a predetermined painting—from flowers and animals to known classics such as Van Gogh's _Starry Night_—which each participant tackles from their own artistic angle under the guidance of an experienced instructor.