Why we do what we do
Connecting people
We are Borre and Steef, 2 youngsters enthusiastic about bringing people together. We want to encourage random encounters between strangers, bringing people together in a time when it sometimes seems that we are only driving further apart. Beauty lays in the unexpected, and unexpected is all we aim to achieve with Rembrandt van Wine.
Why painting in the dark
We aim to help people create new connections, and that is simply much easier while painting. Even more so in an intimate, dark environment. Same goes for the clay workshop, you are so busy with your hands that you won't even notice that you are speaking away freely with your newly met neighbour. The new connections might last a night, they might last a lifetime. Both are fine.
A good time for everyone
Both meeting new people and doing something completely unexpected can be nerve wracking. With the right guidance from our host and art instructor we make sure to take away any nerves and create a super positive experience! For everyone.
Solo-friendly
We always hold back spare tickets for people cool enough to come to one of our events alone. Yes, even when an event appears sold-out. So, if you ever feel lonely and want to do something, just shoot us a message, and we will get you a ticket! During the event you will be placed at a table with others and there are cards laying around with icebreaker questions might you need it!
Frequently Asked Q's
Can I join a Rembrandt van Wine night solo?
Yes, you should!
We even hold some spare tickets behind for cool people wanting to come solo, just send us a message and we will get it sorted (even when an event appears to be sold-out).
Rembrandt van Wine is all about having fun, getting out of your comfort zone, learning something new in a judgemental free environment. Riding solo is a big part of all that!
How does a Rembrandt van Wine Sip and Paint look like?
Hard to put the whole experience into words, but we will give it a try:
We invite you to arrive around 10 minutes before the start of the event, giving you some time to settle in and get comfortable before we start with the actual painting.
Once everyone is in our host & art instructor will give everyone a warm welcome, and just the right instructions to get you started.
Then, it is mainly just 2 hours of painting and having fun. While you get into the painting, our art instructor is walking around for personal painting advice and our host is walking around to top up your drink
Finally, there is some time to wander around yourself, look at the other creations, have a chat and take some photos before we say goodbye at the end of the 2 hours.
But you are not leaving empty handed, you of course get to take your creation home with you!
How does a Rembrandt van Wine clay workshop look like?
Alright let's give this a go:
We invite you to arrive around 10 minutes before the start of the event, giving you some time to settle in and get comfortable before we start with the actual event.
Once everyone is in our host & art instructor will give everyone a warm welcome, and just the right instructions to get you started.
Then it is first 1 hour of claying, putting together pieces of clay to magically have it turn into your creation. After this first hour you decide whether you want to also immediately paint your creation or whether you want to spend some more time on perfecting the looks of your clay work.
No matter what, it is mainly just 2 hours of getting creative and having fun. During the 2 hours our art instructor is always walking around for personal advice and our host is walking around to top up your drink
At the end of the Clay & Sip, there is some time to wander around yourself, look at the other creations, have a chat and take some photos before we say goodbye at the end of the 2 hours.
But you are not leaving empty handed, you of course get to take your creation home with you!