Paints n Cocktails

Had a group visit not too long ago and the experience from beginning to end was wonderful! I kept contact with Lynn via email where she was patient with all my updates and changes. The room was set up for our group well before our scheduled time.
We were a pretty rowdy bunch but we never felt rushed or told to calm down.
Everyone is still talking about what a great time they had even if our drunken paintings were no Monet they are great souvenirs of an awesome night.

Had such a great time here! Place is very cute and quaint. Staff is very friendly, I had so much fun. Our artist/​teacher Tiffany made it very easy to follow and not make my painting look like a complete hot mess. They provided cups and plates for whatever food you’d like to bring in. It was a lot of fun, I do advise to wear something you wont mind getting ruined, I did get some spots of paint on my shirt that never went away, and the space while painting is pretty tight so just keep that in mind.

The whole paint and drink/​snack concept is terrific. I have gone to several companies but this location is close to home and they provide snacks.
The class is ideal for first time painters (adults and children). Each stroke and color blend and brush size to use is explained and demonstrated by the teacher.
This is a fun class for everyone!!!

Guided artistry. Love it! Ok, so you take me to the Louvre and I ask where is the coffee shop. I’m not THAT bad but, that’s me, lost when it comes to the meaning, interpretation, divine inspiration of paintings, sculptures and the sort. This place, now I sorta get it.
This is a review post-​birthday party of about 30 feisty wine glass wielding, bottle popping ladies. I appreciate that ppl from all walks of life like me enough to pull me into their awesome worlds. I get random real world opportunities like this. Otherwise I’d be at home asleep or cooking something for equally content hubby.
There are two art rooms. I only saw the one we were in… two long tables lengthed the room, set up along their lengths on each side, square wall-​hangable easeled canvases. So there were about 8 – 10 canvases for you to sit at on either side of the tables. Thus you squeeze about 30 – 40 in the room. The instructor was on a stage at the end of the tables, high enough for everyone to see. It was «follow-​along-​step-​by-​step» until you create something that should resemble the displayed finished product placed next to the instructor.
Our pre-​selected art for this party was a «sensual pour», bottle pouring into a wine glass. Appropriate because they have hanging on a rack LOVELY wine glasses so you don’t have to use plastic cups for your BYOW. Your brushes and paint are right there, your instructor tells you exactly what to do if you choose to follow his strokes, which is what I did… my mind is very technical, so that worked perfectly for me.
The instructor was confident yet very entertaining and in touch with what we were doing. He’d jump off stage, check our work, squeeze more paint I’d we needed if, offer straight faced compliments. Towards the end, I looked at my brush strokes and WAH-​LAH! A sensual pour painting sitting right in front of me! I actually understood maybe what a for real artist can express without painting by numbers!
And they clean up the mess. YAY!
The very pleasant receptionist told me to go online for «open» paint sessions. They have beautiful examples all over the walls that would be used or that you can select from.
Unexpectedly inspired.

This place is amazing! We celebrated a birthday/​girls night out and they were amazing. I highly recommend this place. It’s something fun and different! The entire staff made us feel welcome and talented!

I loved the concept, but our group felt rushed the entire time! It would have been nice to have been given a few extra minutes to touch up the painting and make it worth hanging up in my home. There was plenty of space to give us that extra time but we were encouraged to leave and take our wet paintings out into rain! One of our group members was busy helping us get clean water and paint. They could have been more attentive in that area. The artist was great and made it a fun event. Would love to try again in better circumstances.
J.G

Had a great time with our group! Super friendly and happy staff which is great, they spread the energy. We had a private room which is cool, everyone brought some kind of finger food and wine. This was a great activity for getting our group together for a fun night out. Will definitely do this again!

I was overly impressed with the customer service. it was an exceptional. i will definitely refer family and friends here. It was fun from start to finish.
the lady at the front let me feel welcome. She was very professional and im coming back. the artist was enthusiastic and i was surprised when she sang the birthday song to one of the customer. This is one of the best

They want you to have fun. 2 of us went and were able to talk and have fun with lots of people we’ve never met. I’ve been to Painting with a Twist, but it doesn’t compare to this place. The encouragement to enjoy, to not critique your own painting, providing snacks, and even providing glasses and ice made this place an enjoyable experience. The instructor was fun and really enjoyed what he was doing. The lovely lady at the front desk was also helpful. Great place to go. And I’m proud of my sunset painting.

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere and lots of fun! My favorite place to paint and have drinks… Look no further!

Celebrated my best friends birthday with a private party for 11. We all had a great time and Jessica was a great teacher. All the staff members were very informative and made everything hassle free.
The only recommendation I have is, if you pick a painting with a lot of details make sure you get the 3 hour session. Besides that our party had a great time and we definitely want to do it again. Loved the fact plates, glasses, and utensils are provided. Very convenient!

I went for Valentine’s Day. The front desk workers were very friendly. Plan to byob. We brought wine at the Publix in the same shopping center. They have wine glasses there and bottle openers. They have a place for you to keep wine or liquor chilled and hubby holes for purses.
The instructor was fun and lively. The music was awesome and also fun. The painting experience was very positive. The instructor gave step by step instructions and I never felt lost during the process. I had a blast and would bring my kids there on a future occasion.
At night I would go with friends or double date. They also sell really cool paintings at nominal prices. I plan to go back to pick a few up for my office.
Definitely worth visiting.

Amazing! Had a really cool experience. The people were all very nice and friendly. The instructor was awesome! Very knowledgable and encouraging. I would definitely go back again!

So I hosted my birthday party here in November. Stacy made it very simple to work with, and it was a party of ten. I got to pick the design I wanted and I had the same great instructor I had the first time I was here. I brought in a cake, plates and champagne for my guests as we ate at a restaurant just prior to driving over.
Since we were the only ones in studio we got the main room for use and I got to put my venga boys station on the Pandora mix =)
Also as a really cute touch, the instructor had my friends sign the back of my canvas as a memento.

This is a great place to go with friends or even people you just casually know. The store-​front studio is sun-​streamed and the walls are lined with finished paintings. The long, narrow tables are set-​up with canvases on easels, 3 brushes, and a paper plate covering another paper plate that has dollops of paint needed to complete the painting.
Before our group from work went to the studio, we looked at the library of 265 paintings online and selected the one we wanted to do. Paintings range from Britto and Van Gogh inspired pieces, to silhouettes of lovers on the beach, to funky people, world architecture, and tropical settings. There are paintings that are geared for kids (or the young at heart) too. I called the studio to make sure the painting wasn’t too hard and that the 2 hour session would be ample to complete the painting. The owner, Lynn, and employee, Stacie, assured me we were a go — and the studio gives an extra half hour at the end of the session so if our dining break went too long, or if we didn’t get far enough in our painting, we’d have time at the end to finish the art.
The studio encourages people to eat (typically during the first 15 minutes and during a short break at the mid-​point of the session), drink (BYOB — there’s a nearby liquor store, Publix, and Winn-​Dixie liquor store), and sing along with music customized for each piece of art. The studio has wine glasses and small bottles of water too. It’s a laid back atmosphere where the focus is on fun and, according to our instructor, accepting ourselves for who we are at that moment so we let our inner creative person come out and play. Perfectionists should stay home!
The studio has a relationship with nearby businesses so their customers get discounts on food (Vito’s Pizza and Gourmet Popcorn Delights gave us discounts and delivered their food to the studio!).
The instructor wears a mic and walked us through the painting process — she also came around to help us tweak our masterpieces. We were encouraged to make our art our own and to embrace our style instead of trying to carbon copy the art. A couple of times the instructor was outpacing us and some of us got lost in the weeds for a few minutes but we recovered and she was there to usher us back on course.
At the end we took group shots and really had a blast. One of the people in our group purchased paintings for sale for $ 5 and $ 10 to give as gifts/​decorate her house. Rumor has it that Syl and Britt are going to have a UYE here in January — you know I’ll be there!

This is a great spot for doing something totally different with your friends. They were very accommodating and provide all materials and tools you need. The instructor was great and well paced. My type A personality came out when trying to make things perfect but really it’s all about the fun and experience. I would definitely do it again!

This is my 3^rd time attending a painting party, each time at different places. The instructor was patient, funny, and engaging. The atmosphere is always great because there are no children allowed, wine flows (it is BYOW), you bring your own snacks, there is no clean up involved, and you leave feeling like Picasso.
My negatives: the place is smaller than the other places I’ve been to so you feel really cramped. Secondly, it’s so pricey! I guess the other times I’ve gone to parties it’s been through a Groupon, because this was $ 35! Other times I have paid $ 20 or $ 25.

These BYOB paint places have been growing in popularity. I must have seen 20+ of my friends posting pictures of their work of art and their wine bottles before I had the opportunity to try it out myself. I came in as part of a birthday event for a friend of mine. She ended up booking the entire studio for her shindig and we took up the entire front room.
When I walked in, everything was all set up on the tables already (paint brushes, canvas, paper plates for the paint, water cups, and aprons). They also took it upon themselves to set up tubs of ice for chilling beer/​wine, water, and wine glasses for the party. There were cubbies at the front and at the side of the room for people to put their handbags and sweaters/​jackets in as well. As soon as all 30 of up arrived for the party, we got down to painting. Paint was distributed, the artist was ready to teach, and we all connected with our inner Van Gough (we painted Starry Night).
The artist instructing us did an excellent job. Everyone’s painting turned out really well and she encouraged us to add our own personal touches to the painting. Oh, and a big plus was the music they were bumping. It helped to really set the fun, festive mood and got everyone dancing in our seats.
They have specials and their schedule posted on their website. If you’re thinking about checking out this new trend of painting and drinking then I’d suggest you stop by this establishment.

My best friend took me here as a birthday present surprise. I had no idea what to expect, since i literally cannot draw a stick figure and make it look decent! I’ve never been artistic, and i cannot even make any type of art… Or so i thought!
The step by step process here is unique, hands-​on, and very helpful. I was able to paint something i wasnt embarrassed of! The teacher, a young gentleman from ny/​nj, was so sweet and very helpful. He was able to teach simple techniques to a paint-​challenged person like myself.
It’s also byob here, which is neat. What’s better than a cocktail or two while painting?! They also encourage you bring food/​snacks. It’s a little awkward trying to eat here though. They do provide plates, napkins, wine glasses and openers, as well as bottled water and ice buckets should your beverage need to be kept iced.
I talk about this place all of the time, and tell everyone how great it is. I can’t wait to come back for my next painting experience!

My girlfriends and I loved this experience!
This is something I have been wanting to do for a while and could not be any more pleased with my first time.
You register for whatever class you like online based on the painting offered that day. Our painting on this day was a tropical sunset sailboat. We arrived a couple of minutes before to register, choose a seat and set up our personal belongings. All of the tables were already set up with the easel, canvas, brushes, cup of water and a paint palette. On this occasion, Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley were already playing to get us in the mood for our painting. I really liked that attention to detail. It really worked! I was instantly in the mood for tropics. It even made me rethink my wine option. I should have brought a blender for piña coladas instead! Oh well…
The name is Paint n COCKTAILS, this means you BYOB! They provide the glasses. You can also bring snacks or whatever you want to eat. It’s a good thing they provide aprons. Eating, drinking and painting can be tricky especially as the night goes on IYKWIM! wink wink!
Our teacher started the class promptly and before we knew it, we were on our way to creating some art! It was scary to let go at first and give in to the strokes but once I got started it really started to all flow. They have a master sample canvas with what the final product is supposed to look like. The teacher also has a blank canvas he paints on along with you and takes you through all the steps. Two hours later, voilá! I am not saying I am Botticelli or anything but I was pretty proud of my «creation». The painting is then yours to take home.
This is something different that I would love to attempt again. It’s good to do with a group of friends but it could also be a good idea to do it alone because I found it very relaxing. Our group was a little rowdy. I felt a little bit bad for the rest of the students because of this but a good time was had by us all in between PAINTS N (lots of) COCKTAILS!