Corks and Canvas - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: A:	Do I need to sign up in advance? Yes. It is hard to predict the popularity of our featured paintings. To ensure your slot in a given class, you can sign up online or call to register.
Q: A:	What is the class like? In a group setting, an artist will guide you through replicating the painting of the evening. Just a step above Paint-by-Numbers, everyone learns the basics involved. You will leave each class with a finished picture that is yours to keep! Classes begin promptly at 6:30 and typically last 2 to 2 ½ hours. A brief break is provided midway through the class to give you an opportunity to stretch and regroup.
Q: A:	Where are you located? We are located in the PepperTree Shopping Center, to the left of Tang’s alterations shop. Our address is 8113 Vaughn Road, but we are actually in the section of the shopping center facing Halcyon Park Drive.
Q: A:	What is the cost to participate? $30
Q: A:	What is provided in my class fee? We provide brushes, canvases, paints, paint smocks/old shirts, and an easel. You’ll also find cups for your beverage and a corkscrew on site.
Q: A:	Although the classes start at 6:30, what time do I need to arrive? Our doors will open approximately 30 minutes before class (on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings, and Saturday afternoons) so you have time to register, pay, and select a convenient seat. Instruction begins promptly at 6:30 for evening classes, and 1:30 for Saturday afternoon classes, and the classes typically last 2 to 2 ½ hours.
Q: A:	What should I wear? Anything you don’t mind getting paint on. There are smocks/shirts available on site.
Q: A:	Can I reserve seating for a group? Reserved seating is available for groups of 5 or more. You can make this request via email or phone.
Q: A:	What is CPR Saturday? This is a once-monthly, free opportunity to touch up a painting that didn’t quite turn out to your satisfaction. It is typically scheduled for the third Saturday of the month. An artist will be on hand offer suggestions on steps you can take to get the look you’re after. There is no charge for this service. We do ask that you call to reserve a seat so we can be adequately staffed to address modifications to individual paintings.
Q: A:	How often are new schedules posted? We try to post the schedule at least six weeks in advance. Customers who join our email list will enjoy a sneak peak of the monthly calendar via email, in advance of our online posting. Special requests are considered in our planning, so feel free to call us to request a painting you missed.
Q: A:	What is the process for cancelling a reservation? Because of our waiting lists, we ask participants to give us 48 hours notice in the event they need to cancel. Cancellations should be made online or by phone. This provides us ample opportunity to fill the slot. We will charge the class fee for reservations not cancelled 48 hours in advance.
Q: A:	Can I bring my children to a class? While we certainly want to encourage children to explore their artistic side, we are currently extending children (8 and over) and their parents the opportunity to collectively participate in our Saturday afternoon sessions. Because of the duration of the classes and the seating available (backless stools), we feel children younger than 8 may not enjoy the experience as fully as their older counterparts.