Purple Easel, Ontario

Although not everyone is destined to achieve Picasso-esque greatness, the artists of Purple Easel believe that within every person lies a vein of creativity. They aim to tap that creative spirit with laid-back painting sessions for adults, kids, and corporate groups. So that repeat customers aren't leaving with copies of the same painting, Purple Easel's two- and three-hour sessions help students create a variety of projects, from beach landscapes to braying zebras. Participants aged 21 and older can fuel their artistic visions with their favorite wine, beer, and snacks brought from home, whereas kids can drink in the rave reviews given by their aspiring art-critic friends.