Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio, which calls itself the Capital Region’s favorite place to paint and create, opens its second location in Latham’s Newton Plaza on Route 9 Sept. 5. A grand opening party and an open house—with fabulous giveaways—will follow Sept. 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

“People travel to our Saratoga Springs studio from as far as Montreal and Connecticut just to paint and sip with us, not to mention from all over our region,” said Catherine Hover, Saratoga Paint and Sip Studio’s owner. “I’m excited that we'll now have an alternative to our thriving downtown Saratoga location."

At Saratoga Paint and Sip, a fun and relaxing place to get creative, a local artist instructs you through an original work of art—and you have the option of drinking an inspirational glass of wine or beer while you paint. The studio provides the paint, canvas, brushes, apron and artist’s step-by-step instruction. You leave with an inspired, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, painted by you.

Potential and returning artists can reserve seats for the Latham or Saratoga Springs locations on the website www.saratogapaintandsip.com. Seats are also available for the Sept. 21 grand opening party in Latham. The studio recommends registering for classes at least two weeks in advance as events frequently sell out.

--Jennie