Enjoy Art & Wine at Piedmont Arts' First Fridays Painting and Pinot

Start the new year off with a new painting and loads of fun at Piedmont Arts' First Fridays Painting and Pinot, this Friday at the museum.

This unique class allows guests to bring their enthusiasm for art, a group of their closest friends and their beverage of choice for a night of painting with instructor Pepper Martin. Pepper will lead guests step-by-step through the creation of their own acrylic masterpiece. In just a few hours, guests will paint a beautiful work of art that they can proudly display in their home. 

All experience levels are welcome. Painting supplies and light refreshments will be provided. Please bring your beverage of choice. Class is open to ages 21 and up. Register by Wednesday, January 1 at 12 pm. Class size is limited to 20 students.

First Fridays Painting and Pinot is held in conjunction with First Friday Art Walk, an Uptown-wide event held on the first Friday of the month. This monthly night of art, food, music and fun allows guests access to over 20 galleries, restaurants and shops from 5 - 7 pm or later, with live music and other events happening on select First Fridays. First Friday Art Walk is always free, self-guided and held rain or shine. 

January's First Friday Art Walk theme is New Year, New You and offers the perfect opportunity to swap that old look for something fresh and fabulous at shops like Pieces Boutique, Studio 107 and The Artisan Center. Learn more at www.firstfridaysmartinsville.com.

What:       First Fridays Painting + Pinot at Piedmont Arts 

When:      Friday, January 3, 2014, 6 pm - 9 pm

Where:     Piedmont Arts, 215 Starling Avenue, Martinsville

Cost:        $40 Piedmont Arts members, $45 non-members

Tickets:    Call 276.632.3221 or visit www.piedmontarts.org

Piedmont Arts is a nonprofit art museum and educational outreach center in Martinsville, Virginia that facilitates ongoing enrichment of the lives of the people of Martinsville, Henry County and the surrounding area, through positive exposure, education and experiences in the visual and performing arts.  Piedmont Arts is a statewide partner of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.  Learn more at www.piedmontarts.org.