 art classes at pubs and restaurants have gained widespread popularity over the last few years. Class participants are able to paint a variety of landscapes and objects in a comfortable setting with some assistance. Mel Meyer takes a look at what makes them so popular for this week's In Focus from Bacchus. That one you just have to show. Lisa Stowarski designed the concept for the company when her daughter moved back home and wanted something to do to stay creative. We just kind of talked and started brainstorming and came up with this idea and concept of the traveling art pub. Part of the concept is having a mobile business. They create different contracts with area bars, pubs or restaurants. This might mean splitting parts of the entry ticket profits, a flat fee or other arrangements with establishments. We donate the room to community events and this is a community event. The community aspect is what the founders wanted to highlight with their venture. We're really fortunate in our area that we have great people, great artists, great places so you don't have to travel to have great experiences. Another appeal of the event is the simplicity. Well, welcome. We're so glad to have you. The company supplies all of the needed materials and a teacher to guide you through the process. Kelly Strong is the artist leading today's class. She says she loves teaching people of various art experience. It just opens up a whole new world for people that have never done this before so it's really fun to see that in them. Sandy King says she was excited to be at her first traveling art pub event with her daughter. It's going very well. The instructors are very informative. That's good. This is Tassie Singer's third time coming to the event. She says there are a few reasons why people keep coming back for more. Because although there's normally a picture that you're painting, there's also individualism and everyone gets to do theirs the way that they want to. So it's just kind of a fun way to gather and get a group of friends together. The best thing we hear is look what I'm doing at home or I'm coming back unaddicted. At the end of the event, each of the artists will have something new of their own to take home. In back it's for this week's In Focus, I'm Mal Meyer, Lakeland News. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.