New Arts Studio to Offer Winter Cardinals Paint & Sip on Friday

NORWALK, CT — Grab some wine and friends and for a festive winter-themed Paint 'n Sip Night this Friday, Jan. 19 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Attendees will be painting winter cardinals at the newly opened Arts & Nature School of Ridgefield under the instruction of Bethel artist Jesse Lewis who will give step-by-step instructions on how to create a mini masterpiece.

The bird is named for the red plumage of the male, which was said to look similar to a cardinal’s red vestments. During the courtship process, male Northern Cardinals are known to exhibit affection toward females by feeding her beak-to-beak. The Northern Cardinal is a favorite of backyard birders because of its bright red colors, joyful songs and year-round presence. Unlike many other songbirds in North America, both the male and female cardinals can sing. Usually, only a male songbird is capable of singing. When a female cardinal sings from the nest, it usually means she’s telling the male she needs more food.

Opened in November of 2017, The Arts & Nature School of Ridgefield is run by owner/director Wendy Mitchell, a singer, bass player, writer, teacher, DJ and musical theater director who studied Child Development at Post University and received her Head Teacher Certification in Early Childhood Education through the State of Connecticut in 2008. Wendy is a current, active member of both the Ridgefield Arts Council, the Ridgefield Youth Commission and a former member of the Bethel Arts Commission and is passionate about promoting the arts in her community.

The cost of the workshop is $40 per person which includes refreshments, canvas, paints, brushes, glasses and bottle openers. Have a great night out with your date, girlfriends, co-workers and family. Come and unleash your inner artist.

Tickets can be purchased by clicking here. The class is held at the Arts & Nature School of Ridgefield which is located at 280 Ethan Allen Highway (Rt. 7), Ridgefield. Call (475)215-5582 or email artsandnatureschool@gmail.com to sign up. Space is limited. Check out more class offerings on the Arts & Nature School's website by clicking here.

The Arts & Nature School's Winter Session begins on Monday, January 29, 2018. Check out their website, artsandnatureschoolofridgefield.com, for class offerings and registration information.