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See the calendar, or scroll below for a list of upcoming classes!
You can sign up by opening the event to reserve your easel!
Autumn Road Home
Join us for a morning of watercolor! We will be painting with the masterful step-by-step instruction of Nancy Ellen Thompson. Sign up today as space is limited. Your space must be reserved in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Please sign up online, call or message Michael Hodge at 803-236-1193 or drop by the studio to pay cash or check for a $5 discount!
Crafting Keepsakes with Kelly-Week 1
Join Ms Kelly for TWO evenings creating pumpkins from polymer clay. In this class you will learn about polymer clay, different techniques for creating with the clay, and how to paint in miniature. The first night will be an introduction to the clay and shaping your pumpkins. The second night will be painting and glazing your pieces. Make the perfect keepsake for Fall and Halloween. All materials provided. Ages 12 and up welcome. Class size is limited to 14.
Oil Painting Lessons with Dennis Snell -Week 3
Join us for our newest session of oils with Dennis Snell. We will be painting South Carolina’s only standing covered bridge in Landrum, SC.
Crafting Keepsakes with Kelly-Week 2
Join Ms Kelly for TWO evenings creating pumpkins from polymer clay. In this class you will learn about polymer clay, different techniques for creating with the clay, and how to paint in miniature. The first night will be an introduction to the clay and shaping your pumpkins. The second night will be painting and glazing your pieces. Make the perfect keepsake for Fall and Halloween. All materials provided. Ages 12 and up welcome. Class size is limited to 14.
Watercolor Workshop-Autumn Miniatures
Just us for a morning of watercolors! We will painting leaves, acorns, and mushrooms (oh my!) with the masterful step-by-step instruction of Nancy Ellen Thompson. Sign up today as space is limited. Your space must be reserved in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Please sign up online, call or message Michael Hodge at 803-236-1193 or drop by the studio to pay cash or check for a $5 discount!
Min. 6 Max 14
Endless Love
Join us for an evening painting an endless love for our theme night! Be prepared for trivia and dress up in your NBC gear!
Deer In The Bush
It’s Deer Season at Sip&Gogh! Grab your guy and paint the buck of his dreams!
Nevermore
Inspired by the poem by Poe. This is sure to be a keeper! Sign up now. Space is limited.
“Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there, wondering, fearing, doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before.” “Quoth the Raven, “Nevermore.” ~Edgar Allan Poe
ACOTAR
Join us in celebrating the release of the 6th book and an evening painting the Night Court. Dress up, bring a drink & a friend to learn to paint step by step. Test your knowledge with our trivia-master Kelly. We can’t wait!
Paint Your Pet
Send in you photos when you sign up and we will DRAW your pet for you! At the class, Mrs. Michael will step you through painting your pet! AGES 14 & UP ONLY.
You must send us the following by (one week earlier than class, Sat. Jul 5th by noon OR AS SOON AS YOU CAN SEND THEM!). Send to: info@sipngogh.com
1. 3-5 GOOD QUALITY photos of your pet. (see picture taking tips below.)
2. Tell us which one is your favorite pose.
3. Tell us what size canvas you want: 16x20 or 11x14?
This just depends on where you want to hang your picture.
Tips on taking a good picture of your pet.
1. Have good lighting….preferably outside, but if inside, have all the lights turned on.
2. If outside, make sure the pet is not in your shadow.
3. Have someone help you hold the animal in position….they often run towards us when we kneel down to their level.
4. Get a nice sitting position or picture of face.
Please bring whatever you wish to “Sip” on as we all “Gogh”! You may bring food to share or not to share. I provide coffee and chocolate.
Watercolor Workshop-Old World Santa
Just us for a morning of watercolors! We will painting with the masterful step-by-step instruction of Nancy Ellen Thompson. Sign up today as space is limited. Your space must be reserved in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Please sign up online, call or message Michael Hodge at 803-236-1193 or drop by the studio to pay cash or check for a $5 discount!
Min. 6 Max 14
Oil Painting Lessons with Dennis Snell -Week 2
Join us for our newest session of oils with Dennis Snell. We will be painting South Carolina’s only standing covered bridge in Landrum, SC.
Totoro
Join Ms Elizabeth for an evening painting our favorite neighbor! Come in your Ghibli gear and be ready for trivia!
Oil Painting Lessons with Dennis Snell -3 weeks
Join us for our newest session of oils with Dennis Snell. We will be painting South Carolina’s only standing covered bridge in Landrum, SC.
Open Studio
Join us for Open Studio. Bring in a project or pick a painting off the walls to do with us. This will NOT be a step by step class. Artist will be available to supply materials and help. Last call for starting new projects will be 5pm. $20 pays for you first hour and supplies, $10 each hour after. Sign up and send us a message to let us know when to expect you.
Denim Decorate & Bedazzle
Back By Popular Denim! Bring your favorite jeans and join us for a morning of painting and bedazzling denim! Create for any occasion senior year, bridal party, birthday, etc.
So Long Summer
Join us for an evening sipping and painting as the summer winds down. Call a friend and invite them to make it a party! BYOB
Brushstrokes 101
Have you wanted to take your painting to the next level? Join Ms Michael for a lesson in brushstrokes! This is different from any of our other classes, still fun but educational. Class is limited to 14 students.
Oil Painting Lessons Week 2
Week 2
CHOOSE MORNINGS OR EVENINGS —-3 weeks of oil painting lessons with Dennis Snell. This will be painting an adaptation of Winslow Homer's "Summertime" You can choose colors and tones. Anyone can paint from beginner to advanced!
Class are Mondays 10am-12pm OR 6-8PM Sign up online or call Michael.
Minimum of 4 . Save $5 and sign up in person at the studio. Supply fee $10 or bring your own. Canvases provided. Call Michael if you have questions or to sign up at 803-236-1193
Watercolor Workshop-Lowcountry Heron
We will be painting with the masterful step-by-step instruction of Nancy Ellen Thompson. Sign up today as space is limited. Your space must be reserved in advance so that we can plan accordingly. Please sign up online, call or message Michael Hodge at 803-236-1193 or drop by the studio to pay cash or check for a $5 discount!
Oil Painting Lessons with Dennis Snell
CHOOSE MORNINGS OR EVENINGS —-3 weeks of oil painting lessons with Dennis Snell. This will be painting a Dennis Snell original, “Gone Fishing”. You can choose colors and tones. Anyone can paint from beginner to advanced!
Class are Mondays 10am-12pm OR 6-8PM Sign up online or call Michael.
Minimum of 4 . Save $5 and sign up in person at the studio. Supply fee $10 or bring your own. Canvases provided. Call Michael if you have questions or to sign up at 803-236-1193
Summer Lighthouse
Join us for a morning of painting a beautiful lighthouse and field of wildflowers. We will use modeling paste to add texture to our flowers.
Flight of the Mockingjay
Join us for an evening painting the symbol of resilience! Dress up encouraged and trivia during the class.
Oil Painting Lessons - Week 3 of 3
Week 3 of 3. A new 3 weeks of lessons will start next Monday! Check the website for the next painting!
Closed for R&R
After a FUN summer, with the kiddos we will be closed for some much needed rest and relaxation! We’ll see you August 14th!
Oil Painting Lessons-Week 2
Week 2 of 3. You can still join us and you have the option of making up on a Sunday afternoon. Call Michael Hodge with questions or to sign upI
Oil Painting Lessons- Summer Breeze
CHOOSE MORNINGS OR EVENINGS —-3 weeks of oil painting lessons with Dennis Snell. This will be painting an adaptation of Winslow Homer's "Summertime" You can choose colors and tones. Anyone can paint from beginner to advanced!
Beginner's Guide to Procreate
Have you been meaning to learn Procreate? This four-hour hands-on workshop is where you start! Open to ages 13 and up, no experience required. You’ll learn the Procreate interface, brushes, layers, color, and a real drawing work flow and a finished piece of art you made! Space is limited so sign up today!
Required Materials: iPad with Apple Pencil Support, an Apple Pencil 2nd generation (USB-C or MagSafe-confirm compatibility with you iPad before purchasing), Procreate installed on iPad (~ $12.99, one time purchase), MAKE SURE IPAD IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE CLASS.
Your instructor: Venessa Sylvester holds a B.F.A. in Illustration and an M.A. in Art History from SCAD, with 25 years of professional graphic design experience. She teaches Humanities and Art Appreciation at Gwinnett Technical College, where she was named Adjunct Professor of the Year in 2024. She teaches from the essentials up.
Oil Painting Lessons- Strawberries
Week 3 of 3. You may sign up for our next 3 weeks of lessons starting next Monday!
Paint Your Pet
Send in you photos when you sign up and we will DRAW your pet for you! At the class, Mrs. Michael will step you through painting your pet! AGES 14 & UP ONLY.
You must send us the following by (one week earlier than class, Sat. Jul 5th by noon OR AS SOON AS YOU CAN SEND THEM!). Send to: info@sipngogh.com
1. 3-5 GOOD QUALITY photos of your pet. (see picture taking tips below.)
2. Tell us which one is your favorite pose.
3. Tell us what size canvas you want: 16x20 or 11x14?
This just depends on where you want to hang your picture.
Tips on taking a good picture of your pet.
1. Have good lighting….preferably outside, but if inside, have all the lights turned on.
2. If outside, make sure the pet is not in your shadow.
3. Have someone help you hold the animal in position….they often run towards us when we kneel down to their level.
4. Get a nice sitting position or picture of face.
Please bring whatever you wish to “Sip” on as we all “Gogh”! You may bring food to share or not to share. I provide coffee and chocolate.
Denim Decorate & Bedazzle
Bring your favorite jeans and join us for a morning of painting and bedazzling denim! Create for any occasion senior year, bridal party, birthday, etc.
Summer Moonlight
Join us for an evening painting a summer time moon and beautiful tree.
Oil Painting Lessons- Strawberries
Week 2 of 3 weeks in this series. If you want to join us, there are options to makeup on a Sunday afternoon. Call Michael Hodge at 803-236-1193 to sign up.

