Wine and Design’s Fifth Painting Party Franchise Scheduled to Open in Wake Forest

Sept. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- WAKE FOREST, NC – Building on its current success and popularity, Wine and Design is proud to announce the opening of its fifth franchise location in Wake Forest.  Co-owned by husband and wife Jonathan and Jenn Woodhull-Smith, the studio will operate from 9:30am to 9:30pm seven days a week in the Shoppes of Heritage at 3325 Rogers Road, Suite 115.  The studio’s Grand Opening is scheduled for September 24th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

The town of Wake Forest began in 1832 when the North Carolina Baptist Convention purchased the 615-acre plantation of Dr. Calvin Jones with the intent of establishing an educational institution to train future ministers.  
Today, Wake Forest is experiencing robust population growth with close to 30,000 residents—with expectations of growing to 40,000.  New subdivisions are being built, and the town’s boundaries now run from and into Franklin County.  It’s this sustained growth that attracted Jenn Woodhull-Smith to the idea of opening up a Wine and Design franchise in Wake Forest.

“I had attended a few classes at the Raleigh location and had a ton of fun,” explains Woodhull-Smith.  “I noticed on the Wine and Design website that they were offering franchise opportunities, and I thought the ‘painting party concept’ would be well received in Wake Forest.”

Wine and Design first opened its doors in Raleigh in April 2010 as the dream of longtime friends and business partners Emmy Preiss and Harriet Mills.  The wine/painting party concept was a first in the Triangle and has proven so popular, that—in addition to Wake Forest—Preiss and Mills also have franchises operating in Wilmington, Wilson, Jamestown, Cary, Charlotte, and Asheville.  Like the other studios, Wine and Design Wake Forest will offer two-hour painting classes starting at $35 per person.  

Wine and Design provides the canvas, cover-up, paints, paintbrushes, and corkscrew and attendees provide a beverage of his or her choosing.  First-time painters, aspiring artists, or self-proclaimed pro’s browse the studio’s website to find a painting they would like to replicate.  Sessions are led by local artists that guide participants through a carefully-orchestrated, step-by-step process that promises “memories and a masterpiece” in two hours.    

Jonathan and Jenn Woodhull-Smith met at North Carolina State University in 1999. After going their separate ways, the two reconnected eight years later through NC State’s MBA program. They married in Wake Forest in May 2009. Jonathan Woodhull-Smith has been in sales for seven years and always talked about owning a franchise.  Jenn Woodhull-Smith worked in the corporate world for a few years and owned a marketing research company.  She will be managing the daily operations of the studio and says she is “looking forward to bringing a fun experience to the residents of Wake Forest.”

“Our goal for Wine and Design Wake Forest is to ensure that everyone involved has fun,” says Jenn Woodhull-Smith.  “Our artists are very talented and are dedicated to making sure everyone is comfortable exploring their creativity.”

Wine and Design Wake Forest is planning to mirror the format of its parent studio by offering date nights, hosting fundraisers, providing kid-friendly classes, and booking private parties.  The studio is currently accepting registrations for October classes.  To view available paintings and to register online, visit www.wineanddesignnc.com, choose “Wake Forest” under the Location tab, and click on “Calendar”.  For additional information, call (919) 453-0552.

About Wine and Design
Wine and Design provides “memories and a masterpiece” in just two hours.  Painting sessions are led by a local artist who provides step-by-step instructions to first-time painters, aspiring artists, or self-proclaimed pro’s that result in an individualized work of art.  Wine and Design accepts general reservations, but also books private parties.  The company also hosts fundraisers, with a portion of the proceeds going directly to the cause.  For more information, call (919) 453-0552 or visit their website at www.wineanddesignnc.com.

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