Creative talents, like houseplants and celebrities, wilt without proper attention. Bolster skills to encourage healthy growth with today's Groupon to The Tipsy Canvas in McAllen. Choose between the following options:

• For $15, you get one two-hour painting class for kids ages 5 to 12 (a $30 value). Adults must also register for this class to accompany their child.
• For $17, you get one three-hour painting class for adults (a $35 value).

The paint-wielding professors at The Tipsy Canvas instruct budding Rembrandts and veteran Da Vincis in the joyous practice of applying acrylic pigment. Brush bearers ages 5 to 12 can attempt linear perspective with a two-hour lesson in which they paint guitars, cupcakes, and other kid-friendly subjects. Flocks of friends can migrate to an adult class, bottle of wine and snacks in tow, for a three-hour tutorial on still-life subjects, such as delicate cherry blossoms, breezy lighthouses, or an esoteric revisit of a hand-traced turkey.

The Tipsy Canvas garnishes acrylic paints and a canvas for each student's impending masterpiece, which can be taken home and framed at the end of the class. After discovering an inspirational class on the calendar, reserve a space and come dressed to paint in an old T-shirt or wedding dress.