UTICA — The Irish Cultural Center of the Mohawk Valley, 623 Columbia St., will host a ‘Tis the Season Paint & Sip at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8.

Guests can get ready for the holidays by creating their own seasonal painted wooden sign with some guidance from instructor Jill Rae Vennera. They can then give the painting as a gift or keep it to adorn their own home.

Vennera is the owner of Easels on the Gogh, a full-service mobile painting studio, and Jill Rae Signs. She has a degree in fine arts and art therapy. Easels on the Gogh hosts parties for adults, children, schools, colleges and nursing homes.

The fee is $50 and includes paints, an 11- by 28-inch wooden sign, instruction, two glasses of wine and light snacks. Registration is through Eventbrite and early registration is recommended as seating will be limited.

To register, visit bit.ly/3iarMvt