Winter Paint & Sip Event hosted by Natalie Runkle Art

Join us for a magical and festive evening at the Winter Paint & Sip—Cozy Candle Edition, on Thursday, December 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at The Gathering Place (2730 Massac Creek Road, Metropolis, IL). Paint a glowing candle scene surrounded by winter greenery - a beautiful, cozy piece perfect for the holiday season!

❅ 10% of All Ticket Sales Donated to Local Charity  |  2nd Annual Toy Drive ❅

Seats are limited—reserve yours today!

With ticket purchase, each guest will:

❆ Choose their own hand-poured Christmas votive candle to take home

❆ Follow along (or be as creative as you want!) with Natalie's instructed art lesson to create a gorgeous, glowing, wintry candle scene on an 8"x10" stretched canvas. (Guests will take home their finished painting and votive candle; all other materials remain)

❆ Have all materials present to create their artwork: wooden easel, 8"x10" stretched canvas, paints, palette/plate, paint brushes, water cup, disposable apron, paper towels, etc.

❆ Enjoy a complimentary spread of seasonal charcuterie, holiday Hors d'oeuvres, selections of wine and other drinks, and more 

❆ Have the opportunity to shop Southern Blend's pop up boutique—perfect for quick gifts or a little treat for yourself!

❆ Be entered into the raffle for a chance to win Natalie's final painting of the evening (with any toy donation)

- Mingle, relax, and create something special with us this Christmas season! -

**10% of ticket sales will be donated to a local charity of choice in Massac County - All toys will be donated to a local organization to provide Christmas presents for underprivileged children**

**Must be 21 years or older to consume wine (please drink responsibly)**

**Must have purchased ticket in advance to attend. Each ticket will have a unique ticket code. Please have tickets readily available to be checked at the door the night of the event (NO ENTRY WITHOUT PRE-PURCHASED TICKET)**

**ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (but can be transferred to someone else if you cannot attend for any reason - please coordinate transfers personally)**

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