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Skip the typical dinner date and try a creative twist on Valentine’s Day at Creative 360 in Midland. In two hours you’ll sip sparkling wine, sample chocolate, and finish an 11x14 portrait with step-by-step guidance from Laura Vosejpka — no experience required.
Skip the typical dinner date and try a creative twist on Valentine’s Day at Creative 360 in Midland. In two hours you’ll sip sparkling wine, sample chocolate, and finish an 11x14 portrait with step-by-step guidance from Laura Vosejpka — no experience required.
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Paint Your Partner! A Valentine's Day Event with Sparkling Wine + Chocolate brings a playful evening to Creative 360, a community art studio at 5501 Jefferson Avenue in Midland, Michigan. On February 14, couples and solo painters gather for a guided two-hour session led by instructor Laura Vosejpka. Guests follow step-by-step instruction to complete an 11x14 portrait in any style — pop art, Picasso, realism, abstract — while enjoying sparkling wine and chocolate. No previous experience is required, and the class balances clear technical guidance with room to riff.
Inside the bright studio, easels line a flexible workspace where canvases rest against daylight filtered through street-facing windows. The key features are simple and intentional: 11x14 canvases, basic acrylic paints, brushes, and a friendly instructor who breaks portraiture into shapes and colors instead of rules. That focus on approachable technique is what makes the evening a standout social option among Midland’s recreational offerings; it’s less a formal art school and more a hands-on creative night out that complements the city’s broader arts scene.
Midland sits in Michigan’s Great Lakes region and supports a lively local arts community. Creative 360 contributes to that energy by offering accessible classes and themed events that draw residents and visitors alike. The event is small by design; organizers ask that attendees preregister to secure one of the limited seats for the 7:00 to 9:00 pm session. Registration and the event page are available through the provided booking link.
Practical details matter here: arrive a few minutes early to set up, wear clothes that can handle a paint splash, and plan transportation if you’ll be enjoying sparkling wine. The class invites both partners and singles, and many people treat it as a relaxed night out with friends rather than a technical workshop. Instructors encourage creative choices, so you can riff on a pop-art color palette or pursue a minimalist portrait with bold lines.
For visitors building an evening in Midland, pair the class with dinner at a nearby restaurant or a walk along the city streets afterward. Creative 360’s Valentine’s event offers a memorable souvenir for the night: your finished 11x14 portrait. It’s a tactile keepsake and a snapshot of a local creative scene that values playful, accessible art-making. Whether you come to impress a partner or to try something new, this event transforms a standard holiday into an engaging, hands-on experience.
The session on Saturday, February 14 runs 7:00 to 9:00 pm and costs $45 per person; Creative 360 asks that participants preregister because space is limited. The meeting point is 5501 Jefferson Avenue, making it easy to combine with nearby restaurants and bars. Arrive ready to laugh, experiment, and take home your canvas and memories.
No. The class is taught step-by-step for beginners and experienced painters alike.
The session includes instruction and materials to complete an 11x14 portrait; sparkling wine and chocolate are part of the themed event.
No minimum age is listed; contact Creative 360 directly to confirm age restrictions for events with alcohol.
Space is limited; preregistration is recommended to secure one of the available easels.
The meeting point is 5501 Jefferson Avenue, Midland, MI 48640, at the Creative 360 studio.
Wear comfortable clothes that can handle paint or bring an apron; closed-toe shoes are recommended for studio work.
Creative 360 is a community-centered arts organization based in Midland, Michigan, offering a broad calendar of performances, classes, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. Dedicated to accessible arts education, Creative 360 runs inclusive semesters such as Artshop Clay and Artshop Painting Explorations that welcome participants of all ages and abilities, including those with disabilities. Small class sizes—typically limited to eight students for specialized hands-on art sessions—ensure personalized attention and skill development. Creative 360 presents recurring public performances including the free Sound Community Music Series held every second Wednesday, featuring classical and jazz artists like Trio Rubaton and electro-acoustic sets. The venue hosts visiting artists and special concerts such as the June performance by Michigan native Sarah Bomber. Seasonal programming includes a Summer Theatre Intensive for ages 11–17 where students audition, rehearse, and perform under a professional director, and short-term workshops like Sewing for Everyone focused on upcycling and practical skills. Community engagement is central to Creative 360’s mission: the organization operates volunteer programs that allow community members to support events and enjoy performances, and coordinates special events such as the inaugural Holiday Art Fair during Midland’s Holiday Arts Weekend. Additional offerings like Tai Chi 360 provide wellness-focused movement classes suitable for all levels. Creative 360 partners with local artists and instructors to maintain a varied, community-rooted schedule of arts experiences in Midland.
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