Time to Get Creative: You’re Invited to Northville Sports Den’s Uncork and Unwind Party

The Northville Sports Den will host its second Uncork and Unwind Party of the summer this Thursday, allowing guests to create their very own masterpiece with Livonia artist, Darl Papple Sr.

Northville Sports Den first started hosting this event last December, and Uncork and Unwind parties will continue to take place there on the third Thursday of each month until December 2013.  The Uncork and Unwind Parties begin at 7 p.m. and last for two to three hours in the Den’s private banquet room, allowing guests to paint alongside Papple in a relaxing atmosphere.

Molly Eley, Northville Sports Den’s event coordinator, said, “Papple has devoted a lifetime to his passion for drawing and painting. He has excelled in his art by having his work admitted and sold at juried shows all around Michigan, winning him numerous awards.”

By purchasing a $35 ticket, guests are treated liked professional painters for the evening and are given all of the tools and guidance needed to recreate the day’s featured painting. Each person is provided with a 16x20 canvas, paintbrushes, and paint.

"Darl walks everyone through the painting process step by step, helping them create a work of art.  He places canvases down on the floor and sets up the tables with all of the art supplies needed for the event,” Eley said.

Although walk-ins are welcome, the Den suggests to purchase tickets online beforehand because spaces are limited.   Drinks are not included in this fee, but the Den offers a full-service bar and kitchen to attend everyone’s needs.  

The Den has received a lot of positive feedback about this event so far, with a wide range of people enjoying a night out painting.

“We have had couples come for a fun night out together or just some friends getting together to unwind in a creative way.   It is a new form of entertainment to enjoy with friends and family, allowing people to unleash their creative side with the company of others,” said Eley.

Not only are these Uncork and Unwind Parties a chance for Northville residents to put their creative skills to work, but it is also one of the many ways that the Den gives back to the community.

“The Northville Sports Den is always interested in helping out local businesses. By hosting the Uncork and Unwind Parties at the Den, it allows Uncork and Unwind to host public events rather than only private ones at a person’s home,” Eley said.

Interested in attending an Uncork and Unwind Party?  Visit the following websites for more information. 

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/253708

http://www.uncorkandunwind.com/#