I've been wanting to try a sip and paint place and I was so excited when my friend wanted to come…read morehere for her birthday celebration! We were a party of 7, and we don't paint. If we have, it was definitely years ago LOL. It was cool that they had a small bar and drinks were a reasonable price! Our initial impression was that we were kind of anxious, considering our lack of experience, short time frame, and complexity of the painting. However, Heather (our instructor) began the session by explaining that if it's easier for us to just paint whatever we want or not paint at all, that would be fine. We weren't going to do that but having the reassurance made us feel so much more relieved! It was very easy to follow along the steps and it was actually really fun for our group! Towards the end, we did feel rushed because we were past the session and have not gotten to the last steps, but Heather was able to quickly run us through them and then when she finished, we were still free to sit for a bit to finish up the painting. The experience was very enjoyable for my first time here and even though my painting wasn't the best, I would definitely come back!

I had a fabulous first time today! I don't know how to draw nor paint but my friend who came here…read moresix times and loves it there asked me if I wanted to go together. It's perfect for beginners and more advanced painters, the instructor (we had Kira and she was great) will walk you through each step and you can ask questions/help if needed or do your own thing. As a mom of 3, this self care moment was everything. I didn't think about anything else than painting for two hours. I loved it and am planning on going back. Definitely recommend. They also host private parties and company events.

I collaborated with Valley Painting Parties recently to plan a team paint event at our firm and our…read moreinstructor, Marty provided a fantastic experience. From start to finish, Marty was organized and professional. They brought all the raw material and supplies at the venue and helped setup everything, leaving only the fun part on us. Stacey made the whole process from booking to planning the event a breeze. I highly recommend!

Stacey did an excellent job at tailoring the event to our group, providing clear instructions and…read morehelpful tips to us non-artists, and encouraging participants to collaborate with each other. I especially appreciated Stacey bringing a second facilitator who assisted people who arrived later, when other groups were already painting. We had a great time and people were proud to have worked together on their paintings!

Feel the Yay! But Joe was the ultimate Yaymaker! He hosted a great painting session for me and my…read morebff to enjoy. So, I've never painted before and felt intimidated by the Elephant we had to paint. I felt intimidated by all the other students that came to paint. I also felt intimidated by my BFF who paints all the time! But Joe showed us how to dab dab dab and brush brush brush and VIOLA', a masterpiece is created! I didn't think I would be able to make such a lovely painting by the end of our session. I survived! My painting was fun to create. I even enjoyed looking at all the other students masterpieces. We were all painting the same thing but there was not one that was alike. I thought everyone did a great job painting too. The event was held at an Italian restaurant that serves drinks and food. My only bit of advise is, I wish Yaymaker sold drink coupons on their site or as addedium fee on Groupon. I would had loved to save some money on wine too. Overall, very fun. I look forward to my next Yaymaker event with my BFF.

I had been wanting to go to a paint-and-sip event for a long time; it was one of the activities I…read morepictured adults frequently doing when I was a teenager. I finally got to try this out last summer, and first I'll just say, it was a little pricier than I expected it to be. There's usually a Groupon for this event, and even with that you're paying around $30/person, so I suggest checking that out before buying your ticket. It doesn't come with any drinks, so you'll have to pay additional prices for those. Paint Nite works by you selecting the night you want to attend the event on their website. They have multiple Bay Area cities, with an almost endless list of locations in each where the events will take place. They have multiple events per week, and each night is a different location and example painting. If you bought a Groupon, you'll enter it during the payment stage. All pretty self-explanatory. Along with being more expensive than I imagined, it's also much less glamorous. When I was younger, I thought these nights would be held at a studio or someone's home, with the wine being supplied (and not being super cheap). I really wasn't a fan of the Grill 'Em Restaurant we went to, because it's the quality of Chili's or Applebee's. I knew there wouldn't be decent wine at a decent price, so I ordered two cocktails instead. Unfortunately those were so sweet, they made me feel ill afterward. The food wasn't too good either...but that's a review for their business, not this one. I brought an old friend with me when I went, and he decided to do his own thing and painted something from Twin Peaks. The instructor was funny and knew how to explain painting to first-time painters who were pretty tipsy. Our class was mostly a large group of women who were celebrating one of their birthdays, and they were mostly all drunk and very loud. I probably wouldn't pay this much to paint again, but I certainly wouldn't choose the location we had again. It's fun to do once, though.

The hubby and I joined the Paint Your Partner Night. The setting is cute and quaint. The owner and…read moreinstructor, Crystal had great 90s music going and a variety of drinks. Her guidance was exceptional; she encouraged everyone to embrace their artistic side and simply go with the flow. It was fascinating to see how each person interpreted their significant other through their painting, with the reveal being the highlight of the night. This is definitely a class worth experiencing. Thank you, FlowHaus, for creating such a memorable evening and awakening the artist within us! As someone who is far from an artist--I can barely manage stick figures--and who doesn't practice meditation, I found the sessions incredibly relaxing. Watching myself create 'art' by choosing and applying colors, seeing them flow across the canvas under my control, was immensely satisfying. The absence of any need to conform to mainstream definitions of art was a revelation I never knew I needed. I enjoyed the freedom to create without pressure. Overall, Crystal, was a joy to work with. She provided all the necessary materials, explained the concept clearly, and then allowed everyone to explore it at their own pace. There was no rushing, no judgment--just the opportunity to be myself. Thank you for letting us be a part of this wonderful experience. I will definitely be signing up for another workshop.

FlowHaus was such an awesome experience!! Crystal, the owner, offers so many different and unique…read moreexperiences at her studio--everything from fluid art on canvas and cool figurines to a mental wellness session using tactile finger painting. There are just so many cool and different activities to choose from! I tried both the fluid art experience on canvas and the "bear brick" figurines in the sip and drip session, as well as the mental wellness exercise on canvas. Both were quite different but super relaxing, calming, and just plain fun. I'm not naturally super artistic, but Crystal makes it all fun and light with no pressure. The pieces I created came alive right before my eyes. The fluid nature of the art really let me "let it flow," and Crystal's prompts and guidance on creating something display-worthy were perfect--not too overbearing or stressful. The great thing was I was able to meet other like-minded individuals and groups in my session and was able to see their beautiful and creative creations as well! I definitely want to do this again and bring a friend or five :) It's a fun idea for a date night or a friends' sip and drip party! I might even bring my work group here for a team-building event!! Thanks again, Crystal and FlowHaus!

Easy booking, great communication and wonderful host. Would absolutely recommend for a party or…read moreevent.

I used Paint the Town for my daughter's 8th birthday. Most of these kids were 7 and have a lot of…read moreenergy. They were all totally engaged for an entire hour, really concentrating on their paintings. Prabin was great. The kids had fun. It was really easy to schedule and I didn't do anything but set up some small snacks and tables in the backyard. The price is similar or even cheaper to a lot of kid bday party events. All the parents raved about it. No goodie bags needed. Every kid took home a masterpiece. A very successful kid party!!

I mist say I was thoroughly disappointed by the experience. Not only was the instructor's final…read moreproduct nothing like the painting on the website, but the quality of the paints and brushes was lacking. Half the time was spent waiting while Mark went downstairs to unlock the door for some late guests or refilling drinks and the other half of the time was spent painting on vague instructions. The most interesting part of this experience was watching paint dry, because honestly, I've had a better time doing our own paint night at home with a couple canvases, some nice acrylic paint and brushes, and some Bob Ross videos on YouTube. Pros: Convenience if not having to buy supplies. Cons: Lacking paint supply quality. Lacking instruction. Hidden location on the 3rd floor of Computer Central. Snacks and drinks including water are cost extra.

I'm really not sure how to start this review... My partner and I had been trying to figure out what…read morekind of fun activity we could do together that wasn't too expensive but also enjoyable for the both of us. Recently, we got into painting together at home by following Bob Ross' (the OG painting home) painting tutorials on YouTube. My partner came up with the idea of a paint and wine kind of night with a painting instructor, which we both excitedly agreed to! Upon perusing Google and all possible studios found online near us, VinoArtist came up! We saw the ample examples and sessions they had and were super stoked to book a session. For $25/person, we would get a canvas, access to paint colors and brushes, and a pro instructor to teach us how to paint our desired picture for 3 hours! Wow, what a steal! Or so we thought. PS: if you want wine, you'll have to pay $5/cup or get their VIP pass to get wine for free (or discounted price. I don't drink, so not sure lol). Water bottles and snacks were sold $1 a piece too! No free gourmet popcorn for anyone with the wine pass. Upon arriving to the studio, we were greeted by our instructor for the night, Mark. He checked us off his tablet and instructed us to find an empty seat before the painting session started. We arrived roughly around 6:45pm, 15 minutes before 7:00pm (the start of the paint session). Unfortunately, we didn't really start until 7:20pm because people were either late or lost finding the building. I felt really bad that Mark had to keep running up and down the building to open the door for folks to come in since the lobby doors are locked. Perhaps the folks at VinoArtist should invest in a helper so that the teacher shouldn't have to run back and forth to let late students in? I felt bad for Mark and the number of times he had to run in and out of the room to let others in. Anyways, aside from starting late, the session felt a bit awkward at times. As much as Mark was trying to entertain everyone with his jokes, there were some awkward moments of silence or sad jokes being thrown in. To be honest, I can't even remember what was said or taught, as I was trying so hard on my own to paint and complete my painting with the little tips and tricks Mark presented. He did warn us he was quick though lol. The main thing that really disappointed me the most about this painting night session was how the painting that was advertised to us upon signing up was NOTHING like the reference photo depicted in class. When another student inquired why the reference photo was so different, Mark explained that students got frustrated with keeping up with the advanced/featured painting that we all signed up for. Hmmm...okay. Then why don't you just update the picture then? We all felt deceived that we weren't paying for what we expected to learn???? Take a look at my pictures to see what I'm talking about. I wish I took a photo of the painting he drew at the end of class because it also looked nothing like the reference photo he put up before he began painting. Aside from the tardiness, the deception, and the dry jokes that filled the evening, my partner and I thought the event was okay. We were too busy trying to complete the painting that we just kept to ourselves throughout the event and left once the event ended. PS: the event did not take 3 hours. Approximately a good 1 hour and 30 minutes, as we finished around 9:15pm. If you want to do a paint and wine night and don't have supplies at home, I think it's fine to paint here, but don't expect to walk away with the painting you signed up to learn...I think my partner and I will stick to at home painting with Bob Ross.

We've been coming to this art class 3x now and intend to continue coming for the kid's art class on…read moreWednesday. My daughter truly enjoys the class and intends to turn her room into an art studio. Tami, the owner, is a wonderful art teacher and truly great with kids. She also provides snacks and drinks for them as well. I'm looking forward to trying one of their craft classes. The studio itself is clean and inviting. We just love this place!

Hosted my daughter's 9th birthday party at the studio with Tami. I'm so thankful I did!…read more My daughter and her friends had a great time painting, eating pizza and cupcakes. Tami made the painting of the unicorn easy that every girl enjoyed the event and they were proud of their artwork. I highly recommend planning your next party with Tami. She made the party planning stress feel, and my daughter loved picking out what her friends would paint. The space of the studio was perfect and so cute with twinkle-lights and artwork all over. This place is such a gem for Gilroy! My daughter looks forward to going again to paint just for fun on one of studio's themed painting afternoons.

She's an amazing artist. I have used her for my daughter's bday party celebration since my daughter…read morewas 1. We just celebrated her 10th bday party.

I hired Kyoko for face painting and balloon twisting for my daughter's 5 year old birthday party…read more I originally only booked her for 2 hours but I decided to hire her for the entire length of the party when after 2 hours, there was still a line of kids waiting to get a balloon or their face painted. During the party, guests kept asking me where I found her as they were amazed at the beauty and detail of her face painting art. Some guests were also interested in hiring her for their future events. Her balloon twisting skills were also amazing. She created a pair of angel wings that some of the girls wore thruout the party. The kids all loved having her there and she was very patient with the kids. Thank you, Kyoko for helping make the party so much fun!

Great staff who was super helpful for beginners. this made for a really fun night with familyread more

Coming from a super clumsy person, this felt pretty safe and very fun! I always wanted to try axe…read morethrowing. Dress code: closed toe shoes Instructions were pretty simple, with form and feet placement. You can try 2-handed or single hand throws, with 3 different sizes of axes. It was crowded, so I used axe target lanes with no metal barrier between them, but this worked out fine since my boyfriend used the other lane. Axe retrieval after each throw is recommended due to the damage fees charged if the axe thrown hits another axe. I definitely will be back to do more axe throwing and maybe try knife throwing while I'm at it.