Pretty Minds Turn Pages™ Book Club Sip & Paint: Trip by Cheryl N. Clarke

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 03:00 pm to 05:00 pm UTC-05:00

Southwest Library | Washington

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Pretty Minds Turn Pages\u2122 Book Club Sip & Paint: Trip by Cheryl N. Clarke
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Sip & paint book club discussion featuring Trip by Cheryl N. Clarke. Thoughtful dialogue, wine, champagne, and light refreshments.
About this Event

Pretty Minds Turn Pages™ invites you to an intimate Sip & Paint book discussion centered around Trip by Cheryl N. Clarke.

This gathering blends thoughtful conversation and creative expression in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Guests will explore the themes of the book through guided discussion and a free-hand paint experience inspired by Trip.

Whether you’re a longtime member or attending for the first time, this event is designed to feel intentional, engaging, and easy to enjoy.



What to Expect & Important Notes

• Guided discussion on Trip
• Free-hand sip & paint (lightly guided, not instructional)
• Book cover images provided for inspiration
• All painting supplies included

• Wine or champagne
• Light refreshments

• $40 ticket includes the full experience
• Guests encouraged to read the book prior
• Limited seating • Library-friendly event



Painting Experience

Guests will participate in a free-hand sip & paint session inspired by Trip.
Each guest will receive printed images of the book cover to use as visual inspiration while painting.

This experience is guided, but not structured like an art class — there are no step-by-step instructions or required outcomes. Guests are encouraged to interpret the book’s themes and title creatively and freely.



What’s Included with Your $40 Ticket

✔️ Guided book discussion
✔️ Free-hand sip & paint experience
✔️ Printed book cover images for inspiration
✔️ All painting supplies
✔️ Wine or champagne
✔️ Light refreshments

There are no additional costs once you arrive.



About the Book

Trip by Cheryl N. Clarke explores desire, identity, and the tension between the life you’ve built and the life you crave. The story opens space for layered conversation around fulfillment, freedom, and quiet self-reflection, making it a powerful selection for discussion.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Southwest Library, 900 Wesley Place Southwest, Washington, United States

Tickets

USD 44.52

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