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the Buzz BY DEBORAH SCHAPIRO PAINTER’S PALETTE COURTESY OF ARTEVINO STUDIO Bahar Ozocak is not an artist, but she has a gift for making artists out of her customers. Ozocak owns ARTEVINO STUDIO, a BYOB painting studio franchise that opened in January. “As adults, we are all so critical of ourselves, so programmed and formatted,” says Ozocak, who spent 13 years in corporate marketing in her native Turkey before coming to New Jersey. “We need to be able to unwind and just have fun. That’s why people come here – to create something in ARTEVINO a relaxed environment.” STUDIO In addition to the highly 315A Millburn Ave. popular public drop-in 973-671-5575 sessions, ArteVino offers millburn@artevinostuholiday-themed sessions, dio.com corporate events and kids’ parties. Prices range from $45 per person for a two-hour open session, $29-$45 per person for a kid’s party, and $35-$45 per person for a corporate event. All sessions are led by experienced artists hired by Ozocak. “I look for a balance of talented artist and good party host,” says Ozocak. “All of my instructors must have a BFA degree, but the most important thing is that the customers walk out feeling happy with their creation.” 18 MILLBURN • SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE FALL 2016