![]() ![]() When painting at the lion exhibit one of the male lions was literally lying right in front of everyone! There were kids as young as 5 in these lion zoo classes. BONJ: You offer a variety of classes and events, such as ‘Mommy and Me,’ ‘Paint Your Pet,’ and ‘Ladies Night Special.’ However, one unique class offered this summer was painting at the Turtle Back Zoo! How was that?Ĭierkowski: We had classes this summer at the zoo for kids and adults where participants painted pictures of the giraffes, observing them walking around. They give me ideas for kid’s classes, too. My older daughter enrolled in summer camp classes there and says she wants to be an artist. BONJ: Do your children enjoy hanging out at the studio?Ĭierkowski: I wanted A Sip of Art to be a space my kids could also use they were a huge factor in why I pursued entrepreneurship. Guests have even expressed interest in having their rehearsal dinner at A Sip of Art and we even had a ‘Gender Reveal’ painting party. Recently, a local organization held a meeting on-site during the day, and then kicked back and painted as a group afterwards. We also have 7 to 10 wonderful, professional artists who teach the classes for kids and adults. I want visitors to feel both creative and pampered here. Guests comment all the time on how nice the space is, and we have real wine glasses with gold rims. But it’s BYOB (adults only, of course) so you bring your own wine and there’s actually a liquor store very close by. We provide everything you need from the smock, to the canvases, to the paint. The studio was empty for a few years and it’s close to 2,000 sq. BONJ: The charity aspect alone must be a huge draw for customers.Ĭierkowski: It’s in a large shopping center with a Whole Foods and ample parking. If you choose to host a private party at the studio, you select the charity that will receive a donation from the party proceeds. Anyway, if you enroll in one of our public art classes, a percentage of the fee is donated to Saint Barnabas NICU. My father always instilled in me that when you have, you give, and I wanted to do something bigger than myself by giving back. BONJ: Please talk about the charity side of your business.Ĭierkowski: My daughter Maya was born very early, at 27 weeks, and the team at Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s NICU saved her life. ![]() However, I wanted my studio, which is spacious, clean and inviting, to have a “giving back” aspect and that’s one of the ways it differs from other studios. For two hours, you’re just really focused on painting. I’m actually not a painter by any means, but I’d come out with a painting I was so proud of. I went to a few of these parties on my own and I loved them. Digital/Promotional Services for Local BusinessesĮfe Cierkowski: I opened A Sip of Art last year, after I had my third child-I have four kids under age eight! I wanted to do something creative.Hot Topics in NJ Presented by Caucus Educational Corporation. ![]()
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