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'Expecto patronum!' Sip and paint with trivia Harry Potter style

Harry Potter Fast Facts Harry Potter stories began as a book series written by British author J.K.Rowling The character is portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe in the films. Hedwig was Harry's pet snow owl. The school of magic Harry and his pals attend is known officially as Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is composed of four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin. Harry Potter films, first released in 2001, have collectively grossed $9.2 million worldwide.
By Kiersten Willis
Dec 17, 2019

Harry Potter fans unite! This sip and paint event in Alpharetta is fit for fans of the hit book and movie series.

Painting with a Twist invites guests to hop on the Hogwarts Express. The train metaphorically departs at 4 p.m., on Dec. 21 and will take participants on a magical evening all about the young wizard. The instructor will guide painters in a step-by-step painting session of Harry’s pet snow owl, Hedwig. All the while, participants will play Harry Potter-themed trivia.

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All ages are welcome and costumes are encouraged. The wizarding beverage of butterbeer will be available for purchase. The event’s cost is $37 to paint a 10x30 canvas.

Attendees are instructed to arrive early to enjoy a beverage in their seat. Painting with a Twist offers a selection of beer and wine to purchase, so there’s no need to bring your own indulgences.

The studio opened its Alpharetta location in 2017, a decade after owners Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney opened the first location in New Orleans.

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The Alpharetta studio is the ninth one opened in Georgia, joining ones in Sandy Springs, Buckhead and Dunwoody, to name a few. Studios in Douglasville and McDonough are slated to open soon.

Hedwig's Wintry Night of Wizardry & Trivia

Price: $37

4 p.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 21

Painting with a Twist Alpharetta

11770 Haynes Bridge Rd, #801, Alpharetta, GA 30009

About the Author

Kiersten Willis is a native advertising specialist at the AJC.

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