An Afternoon of Gond Art: Indian Folk Art, Wine & Ice Cream

An afternoon of traditional Gond art, wine from Donkey & Goat, & ice cream from Umbrella Creamery 🎨🍷🪔 Gond Art & Sip: A Pre-Diwali Afternoon of Indian Folk Art, Wine & Ice Cream Grab a glass, grab a paintbrush, and get ready to kick off festival season the creative way! 🐘✨ With Diwali just around the corner this year, there's no better time to slow down, connect, and make something meaningful with your hands. Join us for an afternoon of Gond art, the mesmerizing, centuries-old folk art tradition born from the Gond tribal community of central India. For generations, Gond artists have turned dots, dashes, and flowing lines into vivid stories. Their paintings capture animals, nature spirits, and folklore believed to bring good luck and connect people to the natural world. It's storytelling you can literally see, and a beautiful way to bring handmade, meaningful art into your home just in time for the Festival of Lights. 📍 Where: Donkey & Goat Winery, Berkeley 🗓️ When: Sunday, Oct 4 • 2–4:30 PM 🍦 Fuel: Wine (and non-alcoholic sips) from Donkey & Goat plus ice cream from Umbrella Creamery 🖌️ Skill level: Zero experience needed. Total beginners and seasoned artists are equally welcome Here's the fun part: • Everything's provided. Brushes, natural dyes, and traditional handmade cloth canvas are all included. Just bring yourself (and your thirst 🍷) • Sip something delicious while you paint, or grab ice cream if that's more your speed • Walk away with a one-of-a-kind, hand-painted Gond masterpiece. It's a gorgeous head start on your Diwali decor, or a thoughtful handmade gift for someone you love Whether you're an art lover, a wine person, a folk-art nerd, or just someone looking to get into the festive spirit early, this is your sign. Come for the art and its stories. Stay for the wine. Leave with a new favorite piece of wall decor, and maybe a little extra light in your life ahead of Diwali. 🎨🪔 Limited spots. Grab your ticket before they're gone! Wine and Non Alcholoic beverages available from Donkey and Goat Winery. Ice Cream available from Umbrella Creamery. What to expect : • All materials provided. You don't need to worry about brushes, paints, or canvases – everything you need is already here. You will be painting on tadidional handmade cloth with colored with natural dye. • No drawing experience required. Our workshops are suitable for both beginners and experienced artists. • Workshops for beginners and professionals. Regardless of your skill level, everyone will find something for themselves. • Drinks and snacks wine and non alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase from Donkey & Goat. Ice cream from Umbrella Creamery will be available for purchase. a • Everyone leaves with a finished painting. Take home not only knowledge and skills but also your own piece of art. Come and immerse yourself in the world of Gond Art with us!