Question 1

Do I need to know anything about art or wine to participate and enjoy the experience?

Accepted Answer

No prior knowledge in art or in wine-tasting is needed.  Everyone can get something out of a Sartvourez™ gathering regardless of their knowledge level.  Our evidence-based methods are designed to accommodate people with different degrees of experience to learn together.  Sartvourez’s techniques also allow those who just want to have a genuine experience connecting live with a group of people in a fun and relaxed way.

Question 2

Do I need to speak English to participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Because our events are highly interactive and conversational, there is a good chance that you will participate in the discussion. To do that, you will need a proficient level of spoken English in order to express your ideas and experience.

Question 3

What happens during a Sartvourez event?

Accepted Answer

A Sartvourez event begins with the group carefully looking at works of art. You’ll practice using your observation, listening, thinking and communication skills looking at and appreciating the art. Very quickly, a lively discussion begins because we structure the conversation to make everyone comfortable with sharing their experiences.

After warming up your skills with the art, you’ll be ready to actively taste and share your experience of the wines. We’ll take you on a similar process, guiding you to mindfully taste the wines with all your senses engaged. Through your focused tasting, you’ll become attuned to your sensory impressions, learning about the way you taste and gaining an appreciation for nuances of the wine. As with the art conversations, your inhibitions will diminish as you become more immersed in your experience and learning.

Question 4

What’s the connection between the art and the wine?

Accepted Answer

The connection is the discussion framework we use to help you get comfortable with the process of engaging, learning and appreciating art and wine in a different way.  Once you’re comfortable with the process, we use a similar method to guide you through wine-tasting.  In this respect, the subject of the painting doesn’t really matter.

However, when there is a theme to the experience, there are aspects of the artwork and wine that, directly or indirectly, relate to each other, or to the theme, or both.

Question 5

What will I learn?

Accepted Answer

Discovery, deeper experiences and new insights happen at all stages of learning.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fresh beginner or a seasoned expert.  Sartvourez is for anyone interested in furthering and expanding their learning about themselves, others, and of course, art and wine.

Curious and inexperienced – if you’ve always been curious about art and wine, but didn’t know where to start, or felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the time investment, experiencing a Sartvourez event is a gentle manner to begin your discovery. In one Sartvourez experience, you will gain an understanding and confidence in your capacity to enjoy both art and wine.  After having this experience, you’ll will leave with insights to continue your exploration of art and wine.

Interested beginners – You’ve taken tours with museum guides and joined wine tasting events. You’re thinking of spending time to learn more about art or wine, perhaps both.  Participating in a Sartvourez event allows you to dive in and develop a deeper familiarity with the basics of art and wine while understanding your own learning process.

Enthusiasts – You’re a serious hobbyist, passionate about art or wine.  Your free time is spent regularly visiting art exhibitions or tasting for the nuances of different wines.  During a Sartvourez event, you’ll apply and deepen the knowledge and skills that you already possess.  You are relieved of the pressure to rush to formulate a “correct” interpretation.  Under these conditions, your skills and senses are given the space to bring you new insights and enable you to relish the artist’s and winemaker’s creative expression.

Aficionados and experts – You have many years of experience thinking about art or analyzing wine; you might even be an artist or a wine-maker.  In the uniqueness of a Sartvourez gathering, along with the wisdom of your rich experiences, your sense of wonder returns to explore the subject with the curiosity of a beginner.  Your encounter with the art and wine is familiar yet fresh, expanding your learning and delight into new realms.

Question 6

Will Sartvourez’s event complement another art appreciation or wine tasting tour I signed up for?

Accepted Answer

Yes, without a doubt! Sign up for both events.  We leave other providers to inform you of the history and technical details of art and wine.  Our goal is to provide you with a personalized sensory experience of your discovery, skill-building and appreciation.  That said, you’ll likely pick up some information about the background of the artwork or profile of the wine.  In fact, our participants tend to get more out of their future museum visits and wine tastings after attending a Sartvourez event.

Question 7

How many people at a time can participate in a Sartvourez experience?

Accepted Answer

Your group should have a minimum of 10 people to ensure a rich experience.  We can also accommodate much larger groups, of more than 100 people.

Question 8

How long will the event last?

Accepted Answer

You’ll spend about 1.5 hours savoring art and wine together.

Question 9

How many times can I sign up for a Sartvourez experience?

Accepted Answer

As often as you want to enjoy art and wine.  We curate experiences with different artworks and wines.  The possibilities are endless.  We have many repeat guests who enjoy the deepness of the experiences and love gaining more knowledge each time.

Question 10

Can we do this online over Zoom?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do offer virtual experiences.  It’s a fun and meaningful way to deepen your bonds and learn something new about the family and friends who live in far-flung places in the world.

Question 11

Do you offer experiences with other foods or beverages?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we do.  Our techniques are just as effective in exploring experiences with other foods, such as chocolate, spirits and tea.

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