Teaching a Paint 'n Sip - 11 TIPS

[@WilmaSlicer]

This is SO HELPFUL! I just got asked to host a paint your pet class and I've never taught anything ever lol so thank you I feel more confident now

[@HeatherCashArt]

So glad I could help! Good luck with the class!

[@barbarakraemer4079]

Thank you, Heather, for your sound, solid tips with good examples, and without a bunch of useless blah-blah. Well done, and much appreciated.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww, thanks!! You're so sweet! :)

[@sunnystardust1008]

Thank you. I work at a paint and sip and I have been using all these tips in my class and have been told it's overkill and unnecessary. Yet when I do it anyway, students love their paintings more and feel more fulfilled so I do not think it's overkill to educate. Brush care is the hardest to explain bc most at least around here do not particularly care and they just don't listen so I go around wiping brushes all the time and do it while I'm distracting them as we discuss that individual's painting and then I'll mention it again. Thank you for reminding me I am sane for wanting to be thorough in this way. It's meant to be fun of course but a little knowledge goes a long way. Please make more of these. I have some for paint and sip quick tips since we are not encouraged at our studio to really teach just do and let them enjoy themselves but there's pleasure in planning at least to me! Thank you again and I wish you many years of growth and continued success. 😊❤🎨🎨🎨

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thanks for watching my video and for your comment! I also walk around and take the brushes out of the water or clean them if they are just sitting there with paint on them! I think a lot of times it's just hard for people to get into the habit. I know when I started painting I ruined so many brushes 😋 Also, re: what you said about them just wanting to have fun - I definitely find a mix in my classes, where some will want to learn but some just want to have fun. So if I say "do you want help blending" and they just don't say anything, then I just let them do it their way. I do think it's important to let them get out of the class whatever they want to get out of it - whether that's a fun time, or experimentation, being creative, or learning new things. But I definitely offer to help in case they want to learn. If it's just a "fun time" for everyone, some may leave unhappy because they didn't learn something or they don't like their painting. Anyways, I'm just rambling now 😂 Thank you for your comment!

[@anitadavis5430]

This was wonderful! I'm going to be teaching my first little project class for the young women in our church group and I needed tips and advice. This will help me so much!!

[@HeatherCashArt]

So glad it helped! Good luck in your class!

[@christinaritter4132]

This video answered all of my questions. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@janilledutton139]

Excellent tips! It's easy to see that you are a thoughtful teacher!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww, you're so sweet! Thank you! ☺️

[@dominiquestroman444]

Super helpful and comprehensive. Your teaching style was great for me to understand and visualize my style of application. Thank you 😊.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thank you so much!!

[@flamingoluv4567]

Thank you! I'm about to teach a paint and sip, and these tips seem to ease some of my fears of teaching next week.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Awesome! I'm so glad they helped! Good luck with your first class!!

[@evywarfel]

Thank you for these great tips! Honestly, best advice I've heard! You sound so amazing and approachable, bet you have a lot of return students!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aw thank you so much for your kind words!! 💕

[@Jezlip]

Excellent ideas. I have taught these doing other projects and will implement some of these ideas as well. Never thought of the hair dryer but makes total sense.

[@Elaaaame]

This video was super helpful!! I especially like how you said to not always just give positive feedback. I’m supposed to be teaching my first paint and sip with parents (I’m a preschool teacher), so I’m very used to being extra gentle with the kids. Very thorough and helpful advice! ❤️

[@HeatherCashArt]

Yay!! I'm so glad it helped! I hope your first painting class goes great!!

[@drawmyparty5619]

Thank you! Those are great tips. I'm thinking of applying to a Paint n Sip here in NYC, and these tips will make me look like a genius! You sound like a great teacher.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aw, thanks!! That's so exciting that you're starting one! Feel free to email me if you have any questions! [e-mail] :)

[@Glic2000]

Some really excellent advice here, especially the part about brush care!! I see so many people (not the painters, but the actual painting hosts) leaving their brushes soaking, point down, in water. Not only does it curl the bristles, wooden handles will absorb water over time, which ruins them.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thank you!!!!! Yes that drives me absolutely nuts!!!!!!

[@starstreamdesign]

Thank you for the great tips. I'm trying to get a Paint & Sip business going and you've given concise information without all the wasteful filler of some other P&S KZbinrs. You've touched about aspects I would never have thought of! Would love to see some more videos about how you've done marketing, gotten venues, pricing structure, etc.

[@Armandjoyskyler]

Teaching my first class and this was so helpful. Thank you so much. Huge help.

[@brisket9158]

thank you. I have recently gotten back in to art, hadn't painted in 15 years and realized I have the talent. I live in a small town in Louisiana and kids and people of all sorts don't have much to do and can't afford to go to town for things. I would like to do a bi-weekly class/hangout where someone can just come and make their own art. Putting this together is purely to make the community come together a little closer and maybe show someone that they have a talent they didn't know. I hope I can pull this off it would be a joy to make even one person happy at what they did. Great video!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Wow that is such a cool thing that you're doing! I'm sure it will be great for your community. Good luck!! ☺️

[@rosiebraggie]

So helpful thank you! I've done two paint and chill sessions which were totally unguided 😅 I think I want to try teaching step by step so thanks for this!

[@HeatherCashArt]

You're so welcome! Good luck!!

[@brittnydelfi118]

This helps so much! I’m about to start a painting class and these are great tips!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aw, so glad they helped! Good luck with your first class!!

[@hitthewall2day]

Thank you. Very insightful on correction, feedback. Would like more info on the discouraged or how to teach and display a watercolor paint and sip

[@christygetscrafty]

Fantastic tips! Not just for teaching canvas painting but other types of painting as well, such as pottery. I really enjoyed this!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww, thanks Christy!!!

[@biswadipsarkar8921]

Thank you so much! This was so much helpful because i'll be starting painting tutions of my own so needed some tips to goa ahead at ease.. Bless You.

[@curlsjuswannahavefun]

Good tips! I’m instructing my first paint n sip on Saturday, this was very helpful, thank you.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Awesome! So glad you liked it! Good luck with your first time!!

[@gingerrainbows]

This was a great, helpful video, thank you. I am doing online classes, now that we're in this pandemic. I had face-painting and art gigs lined up for this summer, but switching over to this. Thanks for your help!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Wow, that's a neat idea! I hope it goes well!

[@rym9895ify]

I’m an instructor at Wine & Design .. going to try these tips in my class tonight. Very helpful 😍

[@HeatherCashArt]

Awesome! Good luck!!

[@davediaz5447]

yes great info.im teaching my first class at 60 yrs old. yeah I know....what took you so long? Thanks again Heather for all your help.All the best!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww thanks!! Good luck with your class! 😃

[@hollycobb6100]

Thank you for this advice. I am just starting my paint party business and these steps will help alot!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Yay! So glad they were helpful. Good luck with your new business!

[@CuquiLopezCasas]

thank you Heather! I was offered a job to do a drink and paint session and this is very helpful.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Yay!! Good luck!

[@enarosa2000]

Very helpful tips, i'll be hosting a class soon and this is my first time!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Oh wow! How exciting! Good luck!!

[@susanhelkenn5692]

Thank you for providing this video with great tips. I will be teaching my very first class this evening. I’m looking forward to a fun evening and your tips will help it go smoothly.

[@HeatherCashArt]

So glad you liked the video! Good luck on your first class!!

[@susansimmons7955]

this is helpful - thank you! and although I've been painting for years and years - this is very helpful

[@malgorzatajohnston1837]

Thank you very much for sharing your tips. I’m looking to start a business in a near future. I’m sure tips you shared will come very helpful 😊

[@lisasmith8832]

I enjoyed your tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Yay! You're so welcome!

[@devaul8996]

This video has been very helpful. I am about to do my first paint n sip this week. Great ideas and tips.

[@brookeforeman8439]

Thank you so much for this video it was extremely helpful and well detailed I'm hosting my first paint and sip and these tips are reaally great !!!

[@HeatherCashArt]

I'm so glad!! Good luck hosting your first paint 'n sip!! Hope it goes great!

[@perryholmes6735]

Very handy. Am teaching my first class so very helpful. I mo go check out yo others ones, thank you for putting this out there.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thanks!! Good luck with your first class!!

[@MP-mg7og]

So helpful - new subscriber 🎨

[@mooneybot]

Huge help! I was doing drafts and mockups but after watching this I’ve realised that it’s too detailed. I’ll pare it back!!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Awesome!! I'm so glad I could help!! Good luck with your class!! ❤️

[@crisholsinger8461]

Very good instruction ! Have been considering doing a class , your classes are very helpful and full of great information . Thank you

[@KellyDeering-jg4sg]

Thanks so much. Getting prepared to hold a class and I am very nervous

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww I'm sure you'll do great! I was nervous my first time too (felt like when I had to give a speech in class at school 🙈) but as soon as I started teaching, I was "in my element" and thinking more about the art and how to teach it, and the nervousness went away! Also, I find that most people will just be happy no matter how their painting turns out, because they're really just there to have a fun time. 🙂

[@wvclaylady]

Great tips! Thank you. I'm just gearing up to start doing parties! Wish me luck!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Oh wow! Good luck!! 😊

[@styielzgroulx8741]

Luck!

[@caitlinbrasel7265]

I really loved this video! Very realistic advice

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thank you!!

[@MsSparkles616]

Thank you! Such great tips

[@carolinestengl]

Thanks for the helpful tips!

[@nadamushtaq602]

Very well explained thank you so much ❤

[@HeatherCashArt]

You're so welcome!

[@watercolorgirlfriend]

Great tips! Thank you! 😃

[@DoowTael]

Thank you so much for thus video, your tips are super helpful ❤️ Also your office space is goals! Thank you, seeing yours has given me heaps of inspiration for mine now 😁😁

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aww thank you!!! ☺️

[@ToniWall]

Great tips! Thank you so much!

[@HeatherCashArt]

Aw, you're very welcome!!

[@inayafambam]

Thank you so much for all the info it was very helpful for me!!

[@HeatherCashArt]

You're so welcome!!

[@theneesydog1785]

Thank you very much for sharing! 🌻

[@HeatherCashArt]

You are so welcome!

[@sallygould7547]

Thank you, that is very helpful!

[@jenniferaddotta4749]

Very good tips, thanks!

[@shahinasiddiqi7730]

Very helpful!❤ Thank you.

[@ashleydowdy7478]

These are great tips! Thank you so much 💕

[@joanacampbell1440]

Very informative, where do you purchase your paint supplies for your paint and sip classes?

[@HeatherCashArt]

For the paints, I get some from Dick Blick and some I get the Apple Barrel kind from the craft store (if it's a special color I want like turquoise). Canvases from Dick Blick.

[@joanacampbell1440]

Heather Cash Art oh okay thank you so much 🎨

[@sylviapineda6717]

awesome tips, thanks, calif, palm springs

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thank you!!

[@naturallynay7231]

Great video. I want to have a paint party. Do you recommend any affordable easels?

[@HeatherCashArt]

If it's just a one-time paint party, getting easels may be kind of an expensive route to go. What size canvases are you planning on using? For my classes where we use 8x10 and 11x14s, we don't use easels. But, if you definitely want easels, the less expensive ones are the wooden ones. I did a quick Amazon search, and here's a 12-pack for $38: www.amazon.com/dp/B073WVH2M3 However, it won't fit a 16x20 canvas. But it would fit 11x14. So, again it depends on what size canvas you'll be using. I hope that helps!! Heather

[@naturallynay7231]

@@HeatherCashArt on thanks that helps alot. Yes I going to use 11x14. If the party turns out good then I'll do more n the future. You said you don't use easels with 8x10 or 11x14. How does that work for you guys? Just have it sit flat on the tables?

[@mikesartstudio4090]

Excellent tips😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@HeatherCashArt]

Thank you 😊

[@beverlyelliott1100]

Very good tips

[@jeanellemclaughlinn1640]

Thank you!

[@DonnaStiness-v9d]

One more tip: when practicing your pre-party painting, use the exact same materials you plan to use in class. You will discover if you need to make changes before you have an audience.

[@HeatherCashArt]

That's true, especially with paint! Early on I would use a blue for the sky and then have a different blue in the class, and people would ask "how do I make the sky look like the original painting?" 😬 Then I felt bad because they weren't getting exactly what was advertised! So after that happened a couple times I started to use only the exact same paints!

[@noraali3452]

I'm planning to host a paint n sip at at a cultural festival and I'm kinda nervous bc I know its not going to work as a "class". It's going to lean towards me showing kids and teens how to paint very easy paintings (ex: a silhouette of a palm tree in a sunset) things that are not very detailed. I would be able to do them in 5 min, but I'm sure kids would take up an hour with it, but there will be a lot of people coming and going and it won't be posible for me to keep everyone on the same page. Bc some people will start before others, some will have picked a painting thats different than the person next to them, etc. Do you have any experience with something like this or have any tips? Your tips in the video were very helpful and I will defiantly be watching this video again! Thank you.

[@HeatherCashArt]

Hmm, how about having a bunch of canvases with different pre-painted black outlines, and they can pick one and paint it in (like a coloring page)? That way, if they want to just do it with no instruction they can, or if they want you to show them techniques they can get more instruction. I definitely think something that gives the option for them to do it all themselves with no instruction would be good, in case you get super swamped and busy, then you can just go around answering questions but don't need to teach step by step. Along those same lines, you could also have little "cheat sheets" with little tips like what each brush is for, simple how to blend instruction, etc?

[@noraali3452]

@@HeatherCashArt Thank you, I definitely will do that! I feel like that gives me more leeway in allowing people who feel discouraged with their painting skills to be more confidence in taking on a painting.

[@monikasandeep6536]

Thank you 🥰

[@HeatherCashArt]

You’re welcome 😊

[@amiepilgrim2454]

Question. How do you get paid for your events? Do you use PayPal?

[@HeatherCashArt]

I usually take a check. But I do have PayPal so if they wanted to pay me through that they could.

[@ivonnea.462]

Hi, do you allow your customers to take home the brushes they used or do you keep them to reuse them in another class?

[@HeatherCashArt]

Hi! I keep the brushes and use them for the next class! That's why I'm a little particular about wanting the students to handle them properly - so they are able to be used over and over and can last a long time!

[@SDavis-in2gt]

Thank you so much

[@AnArtsyChic]

Good advice

[@helencochrane]

thank you

[@dell4277]

VERY HELPFUL..TY

[@sunnyj171]

How much do u charge to be a Paint and Sip art instructor?

[@HeatherCashArt]

There are two different places that I teach. One of them, I get paid per person. The cost is $25/painter and I get $10 per painter (the rest goes to the company who pays for supplies etc). The other one, I get paid a flat $85 per class that I do. I like the first one better because I end up making more as long as I get 9 or more painters. I hope that helps!

[@sunnyj171]

@@HeatherCashArt oh wow nice" someone wanted me to be an art instructor at a Paint and Sip I charged them $10 per person there will be 30 people so that comes out to about $300. Do u think that's overpriced?

[@HeatherCashArt]

@@sunnyj171 Hi! I don't think that's overpriced, I actually think the one where I taught for $85 was waaay underpriced (I don't really teach for them anymore especially since the pandemic). You do a lot more work with 30 people, going from person to person to help them, trying to talk over them sometimes, lol 🙃 after a 30 person class I'm pretty tired. So I think $10/person is a good price!! Plus the place is probably charging at least $30/person so they are making BANK. You deserve $10 per person!

[@sunnyj171]

@@HeatherCashArt thank you so much I appreciate it so I noticed the young lady did not respond back after I told her the price. I know we are in the middle of a pandemic so I took the price down to $200 that's the lowest I'll go. If you are an art instructor should you just simply instruct them and over see what they're doing or do you actually paint with them as well so they can see what your painting??

[@HeatherCashArt]

@@sunnyj171 definitely paint along with them 100%! I wouldn't do it any other way, because it's just too hard to explain things with just words. You have to show them. Also it shows them that you know what you're doing and you're not just BS-ing, ha ha. But most importantly they can see how you do it and imitate you!

[@styielzgroulx8741]

Thank you! These were really good tips!

[@chrispile1001]

But not lots of hairdryers - you could flip the breaker.

[@HeatherCashArt]

You only need one hairdryer

[@juandelldj]

❤️

[@victorialynn6248]

very helpful. :)

[@Jordeyleigh]

I’m wanting to host my first class. I’m somnervous

[@HeatherCashArt]

Don't be nervous! Once you start talking about painting, you'll be in your element. Also, you'll find that people are so focused on their own painting that they aren't going to be like, critiquing your teaching skills. Good luck, you'll do great!!

[@KerryRussellRN]

Thanks!

[@lucindalenfant5526]

Thank you❤