Great Escapes: Pints and Paints

Athens is full of artists. Do you consider yourself one of the Classic City's talented creative types? The new art bar, Pints and Paints, was founded on the principle that anyone can create something with the right guidance. Owner Abby Denham thinks you'll also have fun in the process.

Located in the Leathers Building on Pulaski Street, Pints and Paints is in a tall open space that makes good use of the natural lighting. It's easy to go online and check the illustrated calendar. Pick an image you'd like to paint and make your reservation. Pints and Paints offers wine from their next-door-neighbo,  , and beer from local favorite Terrapin Brewing, as well as sodas.

Pints and Paints has plans to add diptych paintings to their repertoire which would be especially lovely for couples who want to paint together (but not paint the same image).

What: Paint the Leathers Building (Friday), the UGA Arches (Saturday) or a Face Jug (Sunday)

Where: Pints and Paints, 675 Pulasaki Street, Athens, Georgia  (706) 850-7200

When: Friday and Saturday, 3 hour sessions run from 6:30pm to 9:30pm; Sunday, 2 hour session from 2pm to 4pm

Cost: Friday and Saturday, $45 per person; Sunday, $35 per person; reservations suggested