The Making of the Muse - Paint and Sip

An immersive Sippsi art experience where your portrait is your canvas.

Presented by Sippsi & 
Led by Al Thomas, artist, nonprofit leader, and mentor

You are the inspiration. You are the muse.

Join 'Sippsi for an intimate and unforgettable creative experience where your portrait becomes the foundation for your own one-of-a-kind artwork.

Before the event, artist Al Thomas will transform your submitted photo into a custom sketch. During the experience, he will guide you through bringing your portrait to life through color, creativity, and personal expression.

This is more than an art experience — it is a celebration of identity, imagination, and the beauty of seeing yourself as the masterpiece.

Your Muse Experience Includes:

• A custom pre-sketched portrait created from your submitted photo
• Canvas and professional painting supplies
• Guided creative experience
• Sippsi tea experience
• An evening of connection, creativity, and self-expression

Choose Your Muse Canvas:

The Classic Muse — $50

8 x 10 Canvas

A timeless portrait experience capturing your essence on canvas.

The Signature Muse — $60

11 x 14 Canvas

A statement piece designed to showcase your creativity and personal style.

The Grand Muse — $70

16 x 20 Canvas

A larger-than-life expression of your story and artistic vision.

All Muse experiences include your canvas, paint, and supplies.

Muse Submission Requirements

Your portrait submission is an essential part of this experience.

To allow adequate time for your custom sketch to be completed, your photo must be submitted with payment by  October 5

Email your Muse Submission to: sips@sippsigoodtea.com

Photo Guidelines:

• Your submission must feature one subject only.
• Please do not submit family photos, group photos, or images with multiple people.
• Submit a clear, well-lit image where facial features are visible.
• High-resolution images are recommended for the best artistic outcome.
• Please submit the final image you would like the artist to use, as changes may not be possible once the sketching process begins.

Creating a gift?
Absolutely. You may submit a photo of another person and create a meaningful, personalized artwork experience for someone special.

Dress Code:

Come dressed as your own muse.

Whether your muse is elegant, bold, artistic, timeless, or uniquely you — arrive ready to celebrate your personal expression.

Photography & Media Release

By purchasing a ticket and attending The Making of the Muse, guests grant Sippsi permission to photograph and/or record the event and use event images and videos for marketing, promotional, social media, and other business purposes.

The Making of the Muse

Where hospitality meets creativity, and where your portrait becomes a reflection of your story.