Finding the Purpose Blog

December 23, 2011 A Baton Rouge native experiences the joys of Corks N Canvas and shares it in a video blog!

Art Shop Back in Form After Liquor Ruling

October 17, 2011 A city-parish liquor law that forced a small business to spend $20,000 and pare back its events for reasons of compliance has been amended, allowing the business to return to normal operations.

Twisted by Alcohol Laws

October 10, 2011 Corks N Canvas was never supposed to be a bar. Business co-owners Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney just want to offer painting classes, while allowing patrons to bring a bottle of wine or beverage of choice to make the event a more social occasion. Just like their franchise’s name, they say the experience is “Painting With a Twist.”

Corks N Canvas Forced to Become a Bar

September 01, 2011 East Baton Rouge Parish hasn’t updated its liquor laws in almost five years, and one small business is breaking the bank to comply with local ordinances. Corks N Canvas, a Mid City store that hosts painting classes for beginner-level art enthusiasts, overhauled its business strategy after parish Alcohol Beverage Control and Gaming Enforcement warned that patrons could no longer bring their own bottles of wine to class unless the store carried a proper liquor license.

Corks N Canvas - Baton Rouge - Blog - Kristina's Blog

February 24, 2011 A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of spending a Friday evening at Corks and Canvas on Jefferson Highway in Baton Rouge with friends. I chose a Mardi Gras themed Fleur-de-lis class. Of course I chose a three hour class for my first painting experience instead of one of the simpler two hour classes! I was really more excited about hanging out with my friends and drinking lots of wine!

Country Roads Magazine - Artful Nightlife

November 2010 Newly emerging paint-and-sip boutiques offer a place where novices can spend the evening thinking they’re the next Picasso.

Corks N Canvas - Blog - Vaughn Family Chaos

July 24, 2010 Last night….. two of my girlfriends (one of which blogs here) visited Corks-n-Canvas, a local business with a fabulous premise. Corks :: wine Canvas :: painting wine + painting = great Friday night entertainment for three girlfriends