On Saturday, 8 November, Cin Cin Wine Bar, Expressive Art Experience, and the Expressive Art Wall Trail are joining forces for the next edition of their Corks and Canvases art experience.

A playful twist on the popular paint and sip concept, this event will make the most of Cin Cin’s Wall Trail - a beloved feature of the bar.

“It all starts with the Wall Trail… The old Art Bar installed tracks for hanging art and rotating artists on their walls - Cin Cin has continued this tradition,” said Expressive Art Experience owner Michelle Springett.

Michelle, together with her daughter Tiffany Springett, now manages the Wall Trail, helping local artists exhibit and sell their work at venues across the Illawarra.

In November and December, local artist Nicky Lett will take over the walls with her exhibition Tides and Textures, a collection that captures the spirit of the sea through vibrant abstracts, expressive seascapes, and underwater scenes.

The Corks and Canvases evening will draw inspiration from Nicky’s art.

“We’ll be painting works inspired by Nicky’s amazing underwater art,” said Michelle.

“Paint and sip events are always a lot of fun - lighthearted, creative, and social. This one felt like a perfect fit: Corks for the wine, and Canvases for the painting - a little twist to set it apart.”

The Corks and Canvases series will run every two months, each session inspired by the artist currently featured on the walls.

“Expressive Art Experience is quite unique - every participant paints something different and works at their own pace. It’s a really rewarding and enjoyable experience,” Michelle said.

Michelle also believes it’s the perfect way to celebrate the year’s end with friends - combining creativity, community, and great wine.

“If you’ve joined an Expressive Art Experience before, we’d love to see you again. And if you haven’t - or think you’re ‘not artistic’ - I challenge you to give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!”

“It’s a great way to get the gang together and celebrate the year’s end,” she added.

And if wine isn’t your thing? No problem.

“It’s not all about the sipping! Once you pick up a paintbrush, the art usually takes over. So if drinking’s not your style, come along anyway - I’ll happily share a cuppa tea with you,” said Michelle with a smile.

The Corks and Canvases event takes place on 8 November, and tickets are available now at www.expressiveartexperience.com/events.

Don’t miss the opening night of Nicky Lett’s Tides and Textures exhibition at Cin Cin on 6 November.

If you’re a local artist interested in exhibiting at Cin Cin Wine Bar, get in touch with Michelle at [email protected].