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    Board and Brush Bloomington

    5.0 (1 review)
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    Wine and Canvas - Bloomington - The advertisement of the painting for the class.

    Wine and Canvas - Bloomington

    4.4(12 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    There was a great advertisement photo of what the class was "supposed" to be painting yesterday. It…read morewas a Halloween inspired Van Gogh style "Spooky Starry Night". My sister and I were unsure if we could make it or not and held off buying tickets online. We decided we could make it happen and arrived 20 mins before class to inquire about joining in before anyone had even showed up. The instructor had zero clue how many were in the class and if there would be room for us. She then suggested that we wait at the bar and have some food while the class filled to see if there would be room. We were told they would let us know. We waited while trying to see if we would be asked to come in and join, circling by the room every now and again. No one came, not even her helper to poke her head out to motion us in. We realized they started the class without us. I went inside and saw two seats available. I inquired again but was really surprised that they never bothered with a heads up and started without us. We spent the class speed painting attempting to catch up from the point of starting the third color block. The canvas didn't want to absorb the paint well or even perhaps the standard primary color jugs used for these kind of classes were even more smeary and less opaque. Not to mention I had to use the flashlight on my phone because the space in the restaurant has extremely low lighting. This was all made worse because the instructor went faster through steps than what I've experienced in other similar wine and canvas classes. The class was supposed to be held from 2-5pm and the instructor was done with all the steps before 3:30. In the end, the painting the instructor did was not even a shade of the advertisement. Not even a semi close rendering for instruction. We were bummed despite sorta getting to join the class. I say it like that because they just left us at the bar and started without us. We were the first to arrive. Forgotten about even though those seats were available while we waited. Then absolutely no real instruction or attempt to see where most of the class was progressing. The instructor never had personality or attempted to at least catch my sister up during the lull and tell her how to make tertiary colors. Shes a complete novice and thats what the classes are for, the average person without experience. We asked the instructor about paying her for the class at the end and she seemed to have amnesia that we were the ones that joined in. It just seemed like one hand didn't know what the other was doing. After all if we weren't honest we could have literally walked out and she wouldn't have realized that payment wasn't rendered after we joined in. This birthday gift for my sister was a bust. Here is the instructors picture the entire class looked upon as she sped through the steps. I've also included the advertisement photo. I will say that art is subjective, no step by step painting will be the same but literally it was never even close. The base paint for the image is different, the direction the picture was painted didn't allow for all the images to be spaced appropriately, the color scheme wasn't right... hands down the worst outcome of any wine and paint class I've taken.

    Wine and Canvas Painting is so fun!!! It's a Great way to spend a fun time together with friends!!!…read moreI love Painting!! It's relaxing, fun, entertaining and just a Great way to have Fun!!

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    Wine and Canvas - Bloomington - The instructor's rendition.

    The instructor's rendition.

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    Viva Art

    Viva Art

    3.8(6 reviews)
    75.7 mi

    First, I didn't go in with the expectation of producing quality art to hang on my wall. I'm an…read moreartist, but painting isn't my first medium. I believe these type of events are more about the experience. They can be fun for a group event with family, friends or co-workers. CONS: It is in the basement, so there are no windows (if that is something that bothers you). The instructor talked too much (personal, not conversational), and would disappear unexpectedly at different times. She only came around a couple of times to offer tips and assistance, and seemed a bit impatient. The setup was a bit awkward from some viewpoints, as there are pillars in the middle of the room. They have monitors to assist, but it can still be hard to see what they're doing, and the "color chart" was impossible to see for most of us. It felt like we spent a lot of time mixing colors, and then quickly dabbing the paint on canvas to catch up with the instructor. We felt rushed. I believe the sessions are supposed to be 2.5 to 3 hours, but we were there about 2 hours at most. PROS: It's in the heart of downtown Jeff, near great restaurants and the Big 4 walking bridge, all in walking distance. There is a lot of free parking nearby as well. There were bright paintings all down the hallways, and in the large basement studio, which cheered up the space. It was neat and clean, and everything was easily accessible. The instructor was friendly and joked around with us some. She put on a playlist of music, which was her own choice of hits but she offered to put on something we would like if we wanted. We had a good time joking off and on while we tried to follow along. We all ended up with different results, and had fun being together and laughing at our mistakes. Overall, we had fun, but because that is what we brought into it. A big part of these experiences does lie with the instructor (or host you could say) and their skill at hospitality as well as art. I admit I wouldn't return if I knew the same instructor or someone similar was leading it. (She mentioned several times that she was the owner's daughter.) Opinions and experiences are subjective, so you should check it out for yourself.

    Went to the new location in downtown Jeffersonville at 300 Spring Street for a 6 PM session on a…read moreSaturday for $36. This is my first time doing a "sip and paint" and I really enjoyed it and would repeat in the future. They have discounted session prices on Tuesdays. The new location has only been open for a week and would be a great idea for the holidays as a place to gather for a fun time or also as a gift idea for even the non-artist in your life. Plenty of free public parking located across the street as well as behind the building. Enter through the glass doors and travel down the stairs to a welcoming art space in the basement. The instructor greeted us and directed us to pick out our paints, protective aprons, and brushes and we chose our easel stations. They also sell wine and beer and snacks and frequent take breaks as needed during the evening to accommodate refreshment and stretching your legs after sitting for an hour. I chose a $6 glass of Cabernet and the entire paint session is typically 2-1/2 to 3 hours long. I also purchased a really cute t-shirt for $15, which supposedly can be custom ordered in various colors, sizes, and multiple designs. An inspiration picture is displayed at the front of the classroom and the instructor provides step-by-step instructions to replicate the image. Our instructor was Moira for this particular project, and she was very helpful in providing individual assistance as needed or requested. Her expertise was very helpful! As you can see from my impressionistic version of the original piece, art is in the eye of the beholder! I had fun, which was my main objective here.

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    Viva Art - Getting started - it looks ugly before it is pretty!

    Getting started - it looks ugly before it is pretty!

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    Viva Art - My attempt to replicate the artwork image.  haha!

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    My attempt to replicate the artwork image. haha!

    Board & Brush - Where the magic happens

    Board & Brush

    5.0(18 reviews)
    85.7 mi

    My daughter and I enjoyed this experienced and we're pleased with our creations. The staff was…read morefriendly and worked hard to make sure folks had a good time.

    A friend and I recently took a class @ Board & Brush and I am so mad at myself for not going…read moresooner. I've been to other painting classes and Board & Brush is the Cream of the Crop hands down. The process is super easy. Go online and choose your project, you can even customize what you want it to say. Once you arrive and check in they already have your seating set up, (TIP: if you are going with a friend make sure you put that friend's name down...they have a place for that when you're booking.). This place is staffed appropriately and they are like a well oiled machine. We got to our table they had the boards there and the stencils and confirm that it's to your liking. I didn't realize that we actually put the boards together, stain them along with the painting; but, don't freak out, they have everything you need and it's super fun to do that part. My friend chose a beautiful cardinal scene to put outside her front door for Christmas and I chose the gingerbread man. I did change what they had written on the website to be "Home Sweet Home". Y'all it is so fun and fulfilling to complete a project start to finish. I'm gushing so I'm gonna finish with this...don't put this off, just go. It's so much fun to do by yourself or with friends. Oh and if you want some wine they have it!! Whoo hoo!!! Trust me just go. You will enjoy it!

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    Snoop Dogg & Martha like PB&J

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