We totally love the spooky vibes of October, so of course our October Puff & Paint was appropriately themed. Our guests were excited to arrive and find their blank canvases featuring a stencil outline of the one and only Beetlejuice! Puff and Paint is a super fun event that many people look forward to, and usually book tickets well in advance. We are humbled that so many people love to attend our cannabis focused events in Toronto.
Paint night guests are always eager to experience the magic of cannabis and art. Our Puff & Paint nights are highly anticipated by the community, as guests get the opportunity to create their own work of art in a guided session, while also puffing away on their favourite strains of cannabis. Many people report that art and cannabis are an excellent pairing, as they feel less inhibited when high and more able to express themselves freely. Not only are these events a lot of fun, but they also give people a chance to showcase their creativity while enjoying something that they love.
CAFE is home to more than just weed – we are Toronto’s first and only spot for regular, cannabis-focused entertainment in many different forms! From monthly comedy shows to paint nights, fine dining events and seasonal cannabis markets, we’ve got a full roster of exciting events for everyone to enjoy.
Ashante is a Toronto-based mixed media artist who routinely hosts our Puff and Paint nights. She is a regular at paint nights across the city, and we always love the talent and professionalism she brings to our events! Ashante provides all guests with an easel, canvas and all the supplies needed to create their own masterpiece. She then guides them through a detailed painting session, coaching all participants through every step.
Our Paint Night began at 7pm in Toronto’s St. Clair West neighbourhood, just steps away from our 1321 CAFE Dispensary. Event attendees were shown their seats and set up with their paint supplies – and of course, a CAFE house roll to kick the night off! Our Puff & Paint nights are a weed-friendly event, and guests are free to consume cannabis throughout the evening as they work on their paintings. The night may begin with a CAFE house roll, but can include other cannabis joints or edibles as guests are allowed to bring their own.
The theme for our October Puff & Paint was the one and only Beetlejuice! Guests arrived and were seated at their stations, which were complete with individual easels, canvases and paint supplies. Each canvas already featured an outline of Beetlejuice, to make things easier and get each guest painting.
In order to let each person have their own unique experience, we allow guests to bring their own weed to our event. We do provide each person with their own CAFE house roll, but many guests do like to bring blunts or roll their own even at the event. We’re cool with it – as long as anything being consumed is strictly cannabis.
The session began with a few opening remarks by Ashante, who welcomed guests and provided instructions on how to get started. She then came around the room, checking in with each guest and pouring a fresh selection of paint onto their palettes. With some ideas on what to do, guests began to get started on their artwork.
Ashante is an excellent art teacher, and is very patient and helpful with guests attending the session. She always takes the time to check out each person’s artwork, and help out by suggesting specific techniques or colour blends that would accentuate their efforts.
We love the opportunity to put on events that combine weed with creativity. From research, and also from the experiences of many, many users – we do know that cannabis tends to amplify creative tendencies, and help bring on inspiration. Throughout the evening, all of our guests enjoyed their CAFE pre-roll, and many even had a second smoke with their own joints and blunts that they had brought along.
As the night went on, Beetlejuice began to come to life in various forms. While guests all painted the same theme, they had a lot of creative freedom when it came to colours, and their choice of background. As a result, each piece looked totally unique.
Music played softly and guests enjoyed their prerolls, puffing away while working on their paintings. Here at CAFE, we believe that weed can greatly inspire the creative process, and help people open their minds and think outside the box. We are truly happy to be able to create such a unique experience where art and cannabis intersect, and guests can be free to express themselves without inhibition.
A seat at Puff & Paint meant an entry into a raffle draw for some special prizes – some SWAG, pre-rolled joints and even beautiful art pieces! Up for raffle at our October event was a hand painted unique piece by Ashante herself – won by one lucky Puff & Paint attendee!
The night featured many first-time attendees, who were delighted at getting to experience such a unique, fun event that also let them enjoy cannabis. Many said they would not hesitate to return again!
We are so happy to have hosted yet another successful Puff & Paint event! Thank you to all who attended and made the night excellent. We loved helping you all express your creativity, and can’t wait to see everyone again at the next one!
