Sip and Sketch with Jortt

Date: Friday, January 9th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Location: Laconiko Event Room, Manassas, VA
Limited spots available.

Painting with Guest Artist Jortt (John Hartt)

Guest artist Jortt will lead a two-hour acrylic painting class, guiding participants step by step as they paint alongside him while being encouraged to explore their own creativity and personal style. Each guest will create an original piece: a playful, color-forward interpretation of Laconiko's Koroneiki olives - inspired by Jortt's signature strange and wonderful style, where bold greens meet vibrant expression.

Come sip, sketch, and create something uniquely yours and add to your home décor. No experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to play.

What You’ll Learn

During the class, Jortt will cover:

• Use and care of tools
• Composition
• Seeing shapes
• Lines of action
• Color theory
• Working with a color palette
• Stop thinking and start creating
• Finding your voice

What’s Included
Your Sip & Sketch experience also includes:

• Open bar: Unlimited glasses of wine
• Laconiko Signature Mocktail options for Dry January participants
• Non-alcoholic beverages
• Curated snacks paired with Laconiko olive oil tastings
• All painting materials provided
• A welcoming, fun creative atmosphere in our unique event space

About the Artist: Jortt

Artist Statement: Jortt (John Hartt) is an artist living and working in Manassas Virginia. He’s been painting his strange and wonderful view of the world for decades. His goal is simple “I want my art to make people smile”.

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