Get your paint on

By Brandie Majeau

Redwater is now home to a fun and creative way to spend an evening with

friends. Ravenwoods Studio is where aspiring artists can book a paint night for a group

of 4-20 people. Led by local artist Donna Y, this unique experience is perfect for

beginners and advanced artists alike. It is an opportunity to unleash creativity and make

unforgettable memories!

Donna Y relocated to Redwater from Toronto, Ontario, where she successfully

managed Brushes & Cocktails paint events. She organized passionate paint night

events for residents of upscale rental buildings in the downtown area on a monthly

basis. Donna has continued to make a creative impact on the community by

establishing the Artisan Corner at Home Hardware’s Garden Centre. Additionally, she

initially held art classes at the Redwater Art Society upon her arrival.

Donna’s long-cherished dream of having her own artistic sanctuary has finally

come true. Ravenwoods Studio, her creative work area and inspiring art gallery, is now

a reality. The space boasts a cozy coffee and snack corner and serves as the venue for

delightful paint nights. The grand opening on September 14th was celebrated with a

birthday afternoon paint event for a group of seven. The event was a hit, with everyone

having a great time and picking up new painting techniques.

Donna has a natural talent for creating a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere,

guiding participants as they paint their way through serene beach scenes or vibrant

poppy fields. Recently, she delighted a group of grandmothers and granddaughters with

a special session, where they bonded over giggles, tea, coffee, cookies, and beautiful

paintings to take home as mementos of their cherished time together.

The space also played host to a memorable Staff Appreciation end-of-season

event for Redwater’s Home Hardware. The evening began with a delectable dinner and

culminated in a collective painting session of a beach scene. The event ran seamlessly,

providing a wonderful experience for everyone involved. To top it off, the group was

pleasantly surprised by their artistic prowess and left feeling as though they had caught

a bit of a tan – or was it just a rosy glow from all the laughter and camaraderie?

Ravenwoods has over thirty paintings to choose from for paint events. Groups

are encouraged to pick a date and email ravenwoodsstudio@gmail.com to get the paint

brush going. Explore the website at https://www.facebook.com/ravenwoodsstudio,

navigate to the photos/albums section, and choose the “paint nights” category to pick a

painting that the group would be interested in trying. Donna Y also accepts requests, so

if there is a specific theme or subject in mind, feel free to reach out.