Uncorked Canvas, Seattle

When guests arrive at Uncorked Canvas' paint parties, they're greeted by the artists on staff, who strive to make attendees feel empowered to step outside their comfort zones and unleash their innate artistic abilities. As partiers sip wine and get comfortable with their canvases and paints, the staff artists circulate around the room to offer tips on technique, and provide plenty of encouragement. At Uncorked Canvas, there's no shortage of inspiration to help budding artists get started: each party revolves around a group image, such as a mountain at night or a magnolia on a sandy beach, which painters can work to recreate or simply use as a jumping-off point for their own designs.