Walk On 13 - SIP & PAINT at Gulfstream Brewery

Schedule

Sat Jan 14 2023 at 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Location

Gulf Stream Brewery & Pizzeria | Fort Lauderdale, FL

Release your inhibitition - Create Art - Art Heals
About this Event

Come Thirsty for a Beer and to Release your artistic inhibitions

Join us for a fun afternoon of SIP & PAINT

at Gulfstream Brewery

1105 NE 13 Street Fort Lauderdale 33304

with your own step-by-step personal instructor Connie McKnight

You will get all of the

- paint supplies

- brushes

- easel

- canvas

- step-by-step instructions to create your masterpiece which you can take home.

Connie will be your instructor. She will guide you step by step to achieve your potential. No experience is necessary.

The painting class will begin at 4:00 pm but you are welcome to come in as late as 5:45pm.

Cost $35.00

Limited Group Space

ENJOY A NICE COLD GULFSTREM BREW

WWW.ARTTHIRTEEN.COM

About Connie

I have been drawing since I could hold a pencil. I was the student in school who got in trouble for doodling all over my assignments. I received my associate's in Fine Art but was convinced that I needed to pursue my bachelor in something that would give me job security. I majored in English and became a teacher. Throughout my teaching career, which I love, something was missing. I taught middle school math and every English class that you can think of. I decorated my boards and walls elaborately. I did creative projects with the kids, but it was still not enough. I needed more art in my life!

After about 5 years of teaching, I began making jewelry and greeting cards and attending craft shows. By 2012 I was painting and attending small art shows, filling the void which had been art. I slowly got more involved, doing more shows and finding a style as I developed my skill. In 2016 I started a non-profit that focused on giving back and providing artistic experiences to women and children in abusive situations. I moved from Northern Virginia to South Florida in 2017. I have participated in several community projects, art exhibits, and I have created opportunities doing workshops and painting parties. I continue to do work in the community although the recipients have changed slightly. My main focus since I have been in Florida is using art to decrease the achievement gap that high-risk youths face. I have worked with The City of Fort Lauderdale Neighborhood Volunteer Office, Fort Lauderdale Action for Literacy, L.A. Lee YMCA, Art Serve, Mass District, Art N Soul, and Art Prevails Project.

I am currently a high school English teacher. I am a positive person that believes in living life to the fullest! I was diagnosed with Lupus in 2001. I believe that life is what we make it...so I live each day like it's my last! I have two beautiful daughters! I love to work out! Art is my outlet....my way of expressing myself and creating a platform for important topics! It is my hope to bring happiness and inspiration to many people through my art. My non-profit, "Soulful Innovations," was created to provide an artistic experience for women and children who are experiencing financial difficulty or abusive situations but I also offer the same opportunities for high risk youth, the homeless, and seniors.

People who overcome adversity are my inspiration. My art is a reflection of what I have experienced in life...through my eyes and through the stories of others. I am inspired by the beauty of nature! I am inspired by stories and images of true love! I am inspired by the students that I work with everyday! I create work based on social injustice and other current social and political topics.

Gulf Stream Brewing is a proudly independent and completely family owned & operated. They started Gulf Stream because of their love of craft beer and poured their hearts and soul into it. Everything from the beer they make to the individual bricks on the walls has been placed by them or one of their amazing team members or friends willing to work for a beer.

www.gulfstreambeer.com