Legendary North Country artist Annie Gregson takes center stage at a special Sip and Paint Fund Raiser at Vine and Barley, the Schroon Lake Chamber of Commerce has just announced.

For just $40 per person, you’ll get expert instruction, a flight of five wines and a cheese tasting. And a great afternoon out, meeting old and making new friends.

Annie was a Schroon Lake fixture for more many years, including a two-decade stint at the Central School, before moving to Burlington, Vermont.

Her most recent work was featured in a beautiful book, Merry Christmas, My Friend.” written by the late Christa Ocker.

So mark your calendars for this special event: the WineTasting is on July 23, at 2pm. The Painting Workshop start immediately following: . Insert appropriate joke here: “Wow, does this Chardonnay make my panting better? There’s an intermission where participants can take advantage of food and drink specials

More from Schroon Lake Chamber President, Donna M. Mellan.

“Annie Gregson steps back up to the teaching table to take you on a painting adventure made for anyone who can hold a paintbrush. She made a career of being a fun instigator disguised as an art teacher, teaching K-12 art at Schroon Lake Central for 20 years. And she's taught older folks and run art workshops of all sorts. (You might even say she’s made a life long study of how to sidestep the anxiety related to starting an art piece.) So wanna dabble, play, sip and laugh? And walk away with a grand experience under your belt and a painting to prove it? Step in, step up and relax. It’s gonna be a fun ride. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Schroon Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and recommended. Space is limited.” Contact the Chamber at 532-7675 for more information