An assembly of staff and students met at the Social Justice Intercultural Center Thursday afternoon to celebrate Women’s History Month, putting together a sip and paint event.
Organizer and host of the event, Bri Pinkerton, was a little “worried” in the beginning, as she forgot that she had planned it on Flex Day but was very happy with the outcome.
Pinkerton set up easels with paint, brushes, along with an array of food and some nonalcoholic bubbly ciders were provided.
An instructor was not present for this sip and paint because it did not fit into the budget, but staff and students proceeded with the event.
There were about 15 participants at each table, with there being four different tables.
They all started by placing the reference photo on the back of the canvas and tracing it from the front.
The reference photo used for the painting was a cartoon depiction of Josephine Baker, a French dancer, singer and actor in the 1920s.
“I chose Josephine Baker because I fell in love with her as a kid,” said Pinkerton.
Rubi Gudino, an LBCC student participating in the event was glad to be there because it was a free day off, and she wanted to celebrate Women’s History Month.
“It’s recent how women have gotten more rights,” said Gudino.
“This event is about bonding, learning, and discussions. I wanted to make an effort, and I like painting,” Sundee Dominguez, staff member and women’s rights advocate said.
At the end of this two-hour-long event, participants signed their pieces of art and were able to take them home.