Morning Cocoa — Paint & Sip Guided Painting Event in Sacramento, CA | Painting & Vino

About this event

Looking for a cozy holiday night out in Sacramento that is creative, relaxed and genuinely fun? Join Painting & Vino NorCal for Morning Cocoa, a guided Paint & Sip painting event on Monday, December 7, 2026, at The Bistro at Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo.

You will paint Morning Cocoa — a steaming blue mug of hot cocoa on a warm wooden windowsill, with two marshmallows beside it and wisps of steam curling up toward a window filled with snowy green pine trees, a bright blue winter sky and gently falling snow. It is a warm, wintry Christmas painting with bold colors and simple shapes, which makes it perfect for first-time painters and a fun challenge for anyone who paints often.

No experience is needed. A step-by-step instructor leads the whole painting from the first brushstroke to the final detail, so you can relax, follow along at your own pace, and leave with a finished canvas you will want to hang up for the holidays. Every supply you need is included — just bring yourself and your holiday spirit.

Morning Cocoa is a great pick for a Sacramento date night, a friends’ night out, a work holiday get-together, or a festive night to yourself. Seats are limited by the venue, so book early to save your spot at the easel.

Please note: Drinks are available at the venue and are not included in the ticket.

What is included

Guided instruction: Step-by-step instruction from a Painting & Vino NorCal instructor, start to finish

All supplies included: Canvas, acrylic paints, brushes and everything else you need to complete the Morning Cocoa painting

Your finished painting: The Morning Cocoa design is painted in blue, brown, green and white on a 16×20 canvas

The night itself: A festive evening at The Bistro at Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo, painting alongside other guests

How the night works

Arrive, find your easel, and settle in — your supplies are ready for you.

Follow the instructor step by step as the blue mug, snowy window and green pine trees come together.

Add your own finishing touches and take your completed Morning Cocoa canvas home the same night.

Who this Sacramento paint night is for

Complete beginners are welcome — most guests have never painted before, and the step-by-step format is built for exactly that. Morning Cocoa also suits couples looking for a different kind of date night in Sacramento, friends planning a holiday night out, coworkers celebrating the season, and anyone who loves Christmas, cozy winter scenes, or a hot mug of cocoa on a snowy morning.

About the venue

This event is held at The Bistro at Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo in Sacramento, California. Join Painting & Vino NorCal there on Monday, December 7, 2026 for a holiday painting night in a comfortable hotel setting, for guests coming from across the Sacramento region.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need painting experience? None at all. This is a guided, beginner-friendly event with step-by-step instruction the whole way through.

Do I need to bring any supplies? No. All painting supplies are included in your ticket, so you just need to show up ready to paint.

What will I paint? You will re-create Morning Cocoa — a steaming blue mug of hot cocoa with marshmallows on a windowsill, with snowy pine trees outside the window.

Where and when is it? The Bistro at Courtyard Sacramento Cal Expo, in Sacramento, CA, on Monday, December 7, 2026.

Are drinks included? Drinks are available at the venue and are not included in the ticket.

How do I book? Book through the Painting & Vino Sacramento event listing for Morning Cocoa to reserve your seat. Seating is limited, so booking ahead is recommended.

From Kathy Breault