{"id":104,"date":"2025-12-09T22:43:04","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T06:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2025-12-18T20:38:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T04:38:30","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d749ef4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"d749ef4\"><style>.stk-d749ef4 {padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d749ef4-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-e368330 stk-block-background\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"e368330\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-e368330-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e368330-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cf4c925\" id=\"our-story\" data-block-id=\"cf4c925\"><h1 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Our Story<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-44f8ae7\" data-block-id=\"44f8ae7\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Creating art experiences that bring people together since 2011.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-bf1ef33\" data-block-id=\"bf1ef33\"><style>.stk-bf1ef33 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-bf1ef33-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b0ef1a5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b0ef1a5\"><style>.stk-b0ef1a5 {align-self:center !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b0ef1a5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"has-text-align-left stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b0ef1a5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-8a2fd39\" id=\"where-vine-gogh-began\" data-block-id=\"8a2fd39\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Where Vine Gogh Began<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ed80960\" data-block-id=\"ed80960\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Vine Gogh began in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland in 2011, built on a love of art, teaching, and community. From the very beginning, our goal was simple: make art approachable, welcoming, and fun for everyone\u2014no experience required.\n\nWhat started as a small local studio quickly grew into a creative gathering place where people could relax, connect, and discover their artistic side.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-57eb15b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"57eb15b\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-57eb15b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-57eb15b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-6027873\" data-block-id=\"6027873\"><style>.stk-6027873 {border-top-left-radius:8px !important;border-top-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-right-radius:8px !important;border-bottom-left-radius:8px !important;overflow:hidden !important;}.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper{aspect-ratio:4\/3 !important;height:auto !important;--stk-gradient-overlay:0.2 !important;}.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:cover !important;}.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper::after{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-3, #4A4A4A) !important;}.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper::after, .stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper::before{mix-blend-mode:normal !important;}@media screen and (max-width:999px){.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}@media screen and (max-width:689px){.stk-6027873 .stk-img-wrapper{height:auto !important;}}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-266\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited-1024x768.jpg\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/449205741_502399995623543_5750044244410883369_n_edited.jpg 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-30a01e4 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"30a01e4\"><style>.stk-30a01e4 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-30a01e4-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-791de00\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"791de00\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-791de00-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-791de00-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0ef40aa\" id=\"a-new-chapter-in-sherwood\" data-block-id=\"0ef40aa\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">A New Chapter in Sherwood<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-8fc4b69\" data-block-id=\"8fc4b69\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Like many creative spaces, Vine Gogh closed its original studio during the COVID-19 pandemic. But Vine Gogh didn\u2019t end\u2014it evolved.\n\nToday, Vine Gogh calls Sherwood, Oregon home. We host public paint sessions, private parties, and special events throughout Wine Country, including our shared space at STAR Society in Old Town Sherwood and partner venues nearby.\n\nWhether you\u2019re celebrating a birthday, planning a team event, or just looking for a creative night out, we focus on creating experiences\u2014not just classes.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-29a1e73\" data-block-id=\"29a1e73\"><style>.stk-29a1e73 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-29a1e73-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-b7b8279\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"b7b8279\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-b7b8279-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-b7b8279-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-235544e\" id=\"what-we-offer\" data-block-id=\"235544e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">What we Offer<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list stk-block-icon-list stk-block stk-9fed66b\" data-block-id=\"9fed66b\"><svg style=\"display:none\"><defs><g id=\"stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 190 190\"><polygon points=\"173.8,28.4 60.4,141.8 15.7,97.2 5.1,107.8 60.4,163 184.4,39 173.8,28.4\"\/><\/svg><\/g><\/defs><\/svg><ul class=\"stk-block-icon-list__ul stk-block-icon-list--column\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-aa98180\" data-block-id=\"aa98180\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">\ud83c\udfa8 Public paint sessions for all skill levels<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-49d3ded\" data-block-id=\"49d3ded\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">\ud83e\udd42 Private parties &amp; group events<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-7957ab1\" data-block-id=\"7957ab1\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">\ud83d\udd8c\ufe0f Step-by-step guidance from working artists<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-7c2c7b4\" data-block-id=\"7c2c7b4\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">\ud83c\udf77 Relaxed, adults-only (18+) atmosphere<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-list-item stk-block-icon-list-item stk-block stk-743aa5a\" data-block-id=\"743aa5a\"><div class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__content\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><use xlink:href=\"#stk-icon-list__icon-svg-def-9fed66b\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/span><span class=\"stk-block-icon-list-item__text\">\ud83e\udd1d A welcoming, community-first vibe<\/span><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignwide stk-block-columns stk-block stk-df63319\" data-block-id=\"df63319\"><style>.stk-df63319 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:90px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-df63319-column alignwide\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f84826c\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f84826c\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-f84826c {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(40% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f84826c-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f84826c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-32e341a\" data-block-id=\"32e341a\"><style>.stk-32e341a .stk-img-wrapper{width:225px !important;}.stk-32e341a .stk-img-wrapper img{object-fit:fill !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-269\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.vinegogh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/467817379_10233702043683490_5678500608077449706_n-225x300-1.jpg\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\"\/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2b42ca9\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2b42ca9\"><style>@media screen and (min-width:690px){.stk-2b42ca9 {flex:var(--stk-flex-grow, 1) 1 calc(60% - var(--stk-column-gap, 0px) * 1 \/ 2 ) !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2b42ca9-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2b42ca9-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-0cc0a6b\" id=\"meet-the-artists-behind-vine-gogh\" data-block-id=\"0cc0a6b\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Meet the Artists Behind Vine Gogh<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1977902\" data-block-id=\"1977902\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Vine Gogh is led by artists Jenny and Paul Schildan. With decades of combined experience in fine art, teaching, and creative entrepreneurship, they bring warmth, encouragement, and expertise to every session.\n\nTheir approach focuses on confidence, creativity, and enjoying the process\u2014not perfection. Whether it\u2019s your first time picking up a brush or your hundredth, you\u2019ll feel supported every step of the way.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-68cf89a\" data-block-id=\"68cf89a\"><style>.stk-68cf89a {padding-top:40px !important;padding-bottom:40px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-68cf89a-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-18a1e3d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"18a1e3d\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-18a1e3d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-18a1e3d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-divider stk-block-divider stk-block stk-fb1a747\" data-block-id=\"fb1a747\"><style>.stk-fb1a747 hr.stk-block-divider__hr{background:var(--theme-palette-color-1, #C5E86A) !important;}<\/style><hr class=\"stk-block-divider__hr\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-1e667b2\" data-block-id=\"1e667b2\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Jenny and Paul also share their creative process and teaching through the Palette Knives Out Artcast on YouTube, connecting with a wider creative community online.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Story Creating art experiences that bring people together since 2011. Where Vine Gogh Began Vine Gogh began in the Sellwood neighborhood of Portland in 2011, built on a love of art, teaching, and community. From the very beginning, our goal was simple: make art approachable, welcoming, and fun for everyone\u2014no experience required. 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