Do I need painting experience?

No experience required—the Recreation Intern Artist provides step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners.

What age is allowed to participate?

This workshop is restricted to guests aged 21 and older; you must present valid ID at check-in.

How long is the class and when does it start?

The session runs about two hours, typically from 6pm–8pm; check your booking for exact times.

Are materials included?

Yes—paints, brushes, and the white or light-stain dowl bowl or wine glass are provided on a first-come basis.

Can I bring my own glass or bowl?

The workshop is set up for supplied bowls and glasses to ensure consistency; bringing your own piece is not recommended without prior approval.

Is the location accessible?

Meeting takes place upstairs at Savannahs above the Ocean Creek Driving Range Pro Shop; check with the operator for specific accessibility accommodations.

Paint and Pour on Fripp Island: Canvas & Cabernet Dough Bowl Edition

Canvas & Cabernet Dough Bowl Edition on Fripp Island offers a breezy, social art workshop set inside Savannahs (upstairs Ocean Creek Driving Range Pro Shop) at 90B Ocean Creek Blvd, Fripp Island, SC 29920, USA. This two-hour, 21+ evening class pairs a glass of wine or beer with step-by-step instruction as you paint a white or light-stain dowl dough bowl or personalize a wine glass. The setting is as important as the craft: Fripp Island is a low-lying South Carolina barrier island of sand dunes, maritime forest, and tidal creeks where salt marshes rim the inland waterways, and the Atlantic wind carries the slow rhythm of surf. That coastal clarity shows up in the workshop's palette—seafoam blues, driftwood grays, shell whites—and in the easy, communal energy of painting among neighbors and visitors.

The class is beginner-friendly; the Recreation Intern Artist leads techniques from brush control to simple layering so you can complete and take home a finished piece. Materials are included, first-come-first-serve on the white or light stain dowl bowls, and small group size keeps the pace relaxed. With a complimentary beer or glass of wine, the event blends creative focus with low-key social time—an appealing evening for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking to meet people after a day on the beach.

What makes this experience special is how it anchors art-making to place. Rather than a generic studio, you're working inside a community recreation hub overlooking Ocean Creek, where tidal channels and salt marsh grasses color the view. The event highlights island life—sea-sprayed air, the chop of distant waves, and the slow steadiness of coastal vegetation—so your project can carry a literal piece of place home with you.

Practical notes: the workshop runs about two hours (6pm–8pm), space is limited to the first 25 participants, and attendees must be 21 or older. Bring a light sweater; oceanfront temperatures cool quickly after sunset. Parking and access are at the Ocean Creek Driving Range area; check arrival details on booking. This is an especially good choice for visitors who want a low-effort, high-reward evening that combines local flavor, easy instruction, and a memento you'll use for years—a painted bowl or glass that remembers a seaside night on Fripp Island.

Bookings are handled through the Fripp Island recreation schedule; bring ID to verify age at check-in and arrive 10–15 minutes early to claim your seat and bowl choice. The workshop complements afternoons spent on the island—follow a morning bike ride or flat walk with a relaxed creative night. The event takes place indoors above the driving range, so it's a dependable option on breezy evenings and a friendly, low-impact way to support local recreation programming while leaving the fragile marshes undisturbed.