Painting with a Twist

I was invited to a PWaT party back in November and if I’m being honest, I thought it was a weird concept. A BYOB painting class? Who does that???
Well, everyone should try it! We were there with a private party (a girls night out) and we had good food, good drinks, good music and great fun. We painted a tropical parrot and even the most artistically challenged person will have a good time. I don’t remember our leaders’ names [they called themselves Salt and Pepa :-)] but both ladies were SO much fun and helpful if you needed some correction to your canvas. It was a fun, creative way to spend a few hours.

I’ve been to this location, Skippack and Ambler. They are all great! The public classes can get a little crowded but I used Jenkintown specifically for private classes. Every time they have been very accommodating, replied to any emails/​questions I’ve had and the groups have always had a blast. It’s such an easy way to get a group of friends together and create a masterpiece. Who doesn’t love food/​drinks, music while making some art?

This is such a fun and relaxing event. My niece was visiting with us from GA and thought this would be a great girls night out. Yes indeed it was. It was all our first time and we all enjoyed it. It’s ideal for anyone who enjoys art and creativity.

I’ve been to a bunch of these places, and this spot is my new favorite. First of all, I got hooked up with a sweet tee shirt for checking in on Unilocal,so make sure you don’t miss out on that.
The classes they offer in this location are diverse and appeal to all different skill levels.
I stuck to the easy class and painted the midnight Palm tree. Although I am certainly no artist, through he help of the lovely staff here I have a passable piece of art that maybe I will hang in a spare bedroom someday.
One thing that sets this location apartment is the fabulous staff. My BFF and I had the good fortune of getting Jess as our instructor. Jess also is a stand up comedian and is pretty hilarious, so that was a treat.
This is a greato potion for a girl’s night, date night, etc. Loves it!

Sooooooo awesome. Just got home from there and I immediately hopped on Unilocal to sing my praises. My brother and I took our mother for her birthday this evening and we, especially she, had a fantastic time. To start, everyone was extremely friendly as soon as we set foot in the door. The vibe was so chill and relaxed, yet kind of pumped up and exciting. There are so many awesome pictures on the walls and music playoffs constantly. The musical genre changes through the entire 2hour class so you never zone and get into elevator music mode. Our instructor has a fantastic playlist from Nelly, to the temptations, beyonce, kelis, the four tops, marvin gaye, uptown funk, maroon 5, and much more. But the absolute most, MOST important part of the class… the instructor/​artist. Ours was Sean, and he was THE BEST. He was hilarious, knowledgeable, polite, encouraging and his energy level was at 10 000 000 000. It was a really great time and I am most definitely going back.

Painting with a twist was an absolute blast for my friend’s birthday. The online reservation/​payment system was easy. Pick a location, painting date and time and you’re good to go. We arrived 30 minutes prior to the 7pm session and were ready to start our GNO. We reserved seating with a friendly hostess, grabbed our smocks and set up our refreshments. Our paint instructor, Alex, was hilarious and easy to follow. His assistant was very helpful with paint supplies and general direction. Definitely worth the $ 35, we had a great time and didn’t feel that the room was cramped at all. It was a fun loving and friendly crowd of about 50 folks. Park in the lot across the street for only .25 an hour and parking in Jenkintown is free after 8. Evening sessions are great for a date or GNO. Afternoon sessions would be a fun time for kids to paint. ⁵⁄₅.

I’ WILL RETURN… My husband and another couple went last night (saturday). We had SUCH AN AWESOME TIME. First, our instructor, Kayla, the self-​proclaimed «teacher lady» was a model instructor. I have NEVER been able to paint… until Kayla showed me how. Kayla oriented us to the process with clarity AND HUMOR. She walked 45 people through a two hour painting party and we all walked out with something nice… and just a little different. The store is clean, well run and organized.
I plan to go back for a birthday party. I really enjoyed «unlocking» the power of my right brain (creativity). So fun. So relaxing!
My personal next step is to try to get some folks from work to this store or the one in center city. My friend took some coworkers and it was fun and a great team building activity.
JUST A NOTE: I saw Maureen’s post after I wrote the review above. She is correct, the room is VERY full. 50 is the number the studio in the back on the first floor holds. I appreciate the heads up. The smaller studio on the first floor had a party last night. About 15 people were there. When I book my party (when) I will double check that I get the studio to ourselves (need a certain number…15 I think an employee said?)

Have been to PWAT 5 times! Sometimes it is a little tight but never a problem! Always a great time!

Came here for a birthday party a few weeks back on a Saturday night. There were 10 of us and we were super excited! PWAT provides cups, plates, napkins, and a tablecloth for you and you can bring whatever food and beverages you choose. They also give you an apron so you don’t get paint all over you. Unfortunately some of us were really disappointed in this place. The room where we had our party was a pretty decent space but they jam packed it with people! Besides our party of 10 there were a few others. Probably about 50 people in this space. When you add easels, paint, food, and wine there just isn’t enough room to move! We were like sardines in a can! I’m talking elbow to elbow with the person you’re sitting next to. A little to close for comfort when you’re trying to be creative and need space. The instructor was fun and kept us upbeat but did move a bit fast at times. All in all we had an alright experience at PWAT but for $ 35 I won’t be returning.

This is a great place for a girls’ night out. You are given step by step instructions to make your masterpiece, but there was enough room for open interpretation. All of our paintings turned out great, but different from each other. Lots of laughs and some wine made it a wonderful night out. There’s a parking lot right across the street which is super convenient. I can’t wait to go back!