“Encouraging community thru creative inspiration”
After going to a “paint your own” party in Atlanta, Haley Jordan was inspired. She had so much fun and it “gave her so much personal peace,” that she decided she could do her own version up in Northeast Georgia. Haley’s family arrived in Habersham 17 years ago and she and her brother and sister went to school here. Each then attended Piedmont College, where her Mother, Dr. Barbara Steinhaus was a faculty member of the Music program. Jordan graduated in 2007 with her history degree, stayed and got her MAT in Special Education. She worked at Ingles in Clarkesville until she moved to Gainesville as an account manager for TruGreen. Now an accountant for an HVAC company in Gwinnett, Haley says her new business is her release, “it helps me feel like a human and not a computer.” She enjoys meeting new people and developing community while having fun and inspiring people to explore their own creativity.
After being excited about the idea, Jordan gave herself a month. “I am the Queen of being impulsive and jumping into things.” After the month deadline, she found that her enthusiasm had not waned. She developed her business plan, got her business license and set off to talk to restaurant owners in Hall County and Habersham County. The reception was warm. Jeff Morris, of the Copper Pot in Clarkesville, shared with Haley that he had participated in this type of event when he lived in Atlanta and loved it. She is currently working with different restaurant owners to develop special menus for each event.
For the event, patrons arrive at the designated restaurant up to 1/2 hour before the event starts. The “artist” can either work at an easel or on the table and may order food and drinks if they choose. Smocks are provided to prevent stains. Jordan then introduces the painting serving as the inspiration and guides the participants step by step during the 2 hour event. Each person takes home their creation. There is no skill level needed and it is great for all ages. The event fee is $25 and includes all supplies.
Join Haley at the following events or call and set up your own event. Reservations are required but she does prepare for walk-ins.
September 23 at the Attic in Clarkesville – 7pm
October 2 at the Copper Pot in Clarkesville – 7pm
October 7 at Avocados in Gainesville – 6:30pm
October 15 at Bareboat Charters in Clarkesville – 7pm
October 21 at Avocados in Gainesville – 7pm
October 23 at the Copper Pot in Clarkesville – 7pm
