Matt was so nice and helpful and he was patient with us as we painted. He also was very thorough in the planning process with me and gave me reminders and made sure I had everything for a successful painting day. I was shopping around for other private painting classes and this was an especially good value! I highly recommend him for a fun little party activity. Thanks again Matt for the great time! read more

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A great birthday for my daughter, everyone had a great time! I will use them again for our next paint party! read more

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We had a great experience with Matt! He was very kind and professional. Our group really enjoyed it!

Brushstrokes hosted an event at our job. This was such a fun event! Great corporate event that brings our group together. Emma was patient and very clear in explaining how to paint... even for a novice like me without any artistic talent. I would highly recommend. read more

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What an amazing party my daughter had thanks to Matthew. Her 10th birthday was definitely one we will remember for a long time! read more

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I had Matt host my daughter's 6th birthday party at our home in February. I was so impressed by his professionalism and laid back attitude which is key on a hectic stressful party day. He arrived on time to set up and cleNed everything up before he left. Everything went smoothly, and the 15 little girls had a blast! Even the parents had fun helping paint. He definitely brought quality products and equipment. He's very easy to work with. I would highly recommend him for any event! And the pricing is unreal, considering it's the same price as I n studio paint locations but in the comfort of your home. read more

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Thank you Matt for the amazing painting class, very patient with everybody and extremely professional! read more

A few of my coworkers and I decided to try Brushstrokes out after being highly recommended it by another coworker. We will definitely be back. When I first viewed the website, I was unsure if we were able to come in the evening, because the calendar mainly had open sessions from 11:30am-2:30pm. However, Claude was more than accommodating on the phone and set us up for an evening session with our preferred painting. The space is very homey and inviting. The painting/instruction/magic happens in the front of the studio. In the back is a nice lounge area with a buffet table for food and drinks. Next time we will be sure to bring water with our wine, haha :) I felt like time flew by so quickly, because we all were having so much fun. Claude was extremely kind and encouraging. I loved that each of us had our own interpretation of the painting, though we used the same paint and followed the same instruction from Claude. Overall, amazing experience! I can not wait to come back!! read more

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The new owner, Emma, is wonderful! She did an amazing job for Star Wars Day May 4th. My husband and I felt like true artists under her guidance. Check out her summer camps for all ages and ask about new drop in times, and custom sessions! read more

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For an early Christmas present, my good friend decided to bring me to Brushstrokes. I personally have never heard of this establishment but was really curious to try something that I've never tried before. As we walked in we were greeted by Claude. The place is so bright and beautiful with walls decorated with art that I got so distracted. I honestly totally forgot why I was there in the first place. my friend and I chose a painting to draw. The canvas, brushes, and acrylic paints were provided. It's so easy to lose track of time when you're into your painting. The owners are awesome since they obviously love what they're doing. There's nothing better than walking into a place where people love their business and this family owned establishment obviously do, it's really palpable in the vibe of their space. So if you want to try something relaxing and fun, go here :). read more

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We had an amazing time last night! Emma did a great job helping us, and with social distancing as she had plenty of space for us to spread out. We had so much fun. I highly recommend you call and book a time to go in! We had four friends and were able to pick what we wanted to paint. She was wonderful, and it was a great way to spend time with friends. read more

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What an awesome night we had at Brushstrokes! It was "paint your pet night" and it didn't disappoint.. I couldn't believe I could paint and Voila you can! The instructor Emma not only sketched a gorgeous outline on the canvas prior to our arrival, they atmosphere was perfect with all of the other pet lovers in tow.. I would highly recommend a visit here. I found the class to not only be fun but quite relaxing, and informative. Emma is awesome, easy to follow, a great communicator, and wonderful teacher. read more

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Emma lead an amazing class. She was really fun, had classy music playing the whole time, gave very clear instructions and helped even the most inexperienced painter create something resembling a dog. If you aren't sure about doing it...do it! read more

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This was a fantastic family event! We had our three boys (11, 10, 9) and daughter (4) along with my Dad participate. Our kids are seriously active all the time and they all sat focused for over 2 hours!! The owner Claude made it really fun and easy. He was great with the kids - very patient and encouraging! Our kids are now at home looking for where they get to hang their paintings. They are very proud. None of our boys were excited to go but now they are ALL very excited to go back! Great memory - highly recommended. read more

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Celebrated my bridal shower here and it was perfect!!!! You can rent out the entire place so you don't have to paint with strangers. They have a back room where you can have food and drinks during the break you take in the middle of painting. Alcohol is allowed! My sisters were able to arrive early to set up and decorate. Then you get to choose (ahead of time) what you want to paint. Some paint places make you paint a specific canvas. The teacher was very helpful and took her time with those of us who aren't as artistically inclined. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a private party and affordable!!! read more

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I highly recommend having your paint and wine event at this studio. Claude is amazing!!! He is great at returning phone calls and wonderful at helping you coordinate your event. My friend and I celebrated our birthday here with 19 of our girlfriends, it was such a fun experience! Claude and his wife Betty helped us unload our car and helped with our set up. They were very accommodating and helpful with our painting session. He really went above and beyond! I loved how he even selected my favorite music to play at my event. My girlfriends got there at 1:30pm, we a did meet and greet then started the first part of our painting session. After an hour or so we took a break and snacked on some appetizers and refilled our wine glasses. We continued our painting session and finished an hour later. We then had cake and more wine. Everyone had an amazing time! Thank you Claude and Betty for making all this happen. I look forward to having more of my events there. read more

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I loved celebrating my birthday here! I have done this 2 years already and it's the most convenient and fun place to throw birthday parties! You get to pick which painting you want done and you could bring any drinks/food that you want for your event. Honestly, it was so easy to setup and I have enjoyed celebrating my birthdays here. read more

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What an amazing place! I love everything about Old Town Tustin. Some day I hope to live there. Claude and Betty are wonderful. They are encouraging, upbeat and utterly a joy to be around. I took my mom here on the Monday holiday so we can do something fun for post-Valentine's day. There happened to be a lot of kids around and Claude told us that and seemed worried we'd be bothered by it but honestly, it didn't bother us at all. I mean, they had to tend to the kids more but this was an open paint session so it really fit my expectations! It was fun! It was a casual and lovely. I am not an artist. Next to my mom, I'm definitely not an artist. But, I didn't feel bad but had a marvelous time with my mom. I loved the step by step instruction. I loved that they didn't get cross when I went ahead and tried to paint the next thing on my own. (My mom waited for the next step.) It was a time to be with my mom and do something awesome. Honestly, Claude and Betty did it. Put us in another place without their light, it wouldn't be as enjoyable. We are definitely going back! A plus! You can bring your own food and drink. If you forget and get hungry, Rutabegorz is right next door! LOVE THIS PLACE! read more

Brushstrokes - We had an amazing time at the open paint session! My mom can't wait to do it again! - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me

Brushstrokes in Tustin is the best place to have a birthday, anniversary, team-building event, or any occasion for anyone who's looking for a unique and fantastic time. Emma and her Mom are great and friendly hostesses that can help you tailor the event just for you. Matt gave good instructions on how to paint for the many novices in the group -- even five year olds. It was a very relaxing, instructive, and memorable social event. There is a separate room for storing and setting up appetizers and other food. We used Rutabegorz next door to cater the event -- appetizers before and then sandwiches and salads at a mid-session break. We even had coffee and dessert served for the group at Rutabegorz afterwards. That worked out perfectly and saved us a lot of hassle and stress. And every person that paints gets to take home and display their personal painting artwork memento of the occasion. It was just wonderful. Thanks to all of you at Brushstrokes for making it a fantastic, memorable birthday party. Enjoy read more

I attended a team building event here this evening and had a wonderful time! The owner, Emma, was our instructor and did a fantastic job of bringing out the artist in all of us. I am already looking forward to going back to paint my next masterpiece. read more

Great experience. We went for a kid's bday party. The instructors were so good with the kids; giving them directions in terms they could understand and keeping them engaged for the entire time. I can only imagine how fun it would be for grown-ups. read more

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I spoke to Claude twice over the phone after calling maybe 15-20 places between the OC area and LA area. He was so friendly and explained the process, answered all my questions. Jenn was our instructor and oh my gosh she was so sweet, super nice to everyone and very understanding that it was our first time. I booked a private party for my birthday and the reasons why I chose this place was many reasons but I'll list a few, kids are allowed, it's bring your own everything, they were super flexible with how my guests will pay, and overall just very humble and friendly, I'm all for small businesses like this! There's are people you want to give your money to, and I highly recommend them for any social event, you feel super proud of your painting- all the members of my party really enjoyed the experience! Thank you so much Claude and Jenn!! read more

First of all let me start of by saying that I consider myself a non-artistic man concerned more about truck parts than paint colors. That being said, I was dragged to this place and fell in love with it. Our instructor was funny and she ensured we were all having a great time. I will definitely be returning and bringing more friends. Word of advice, you can bring your own food and drinks so next time I'll be painting with some wine in my belly. read more

This place was SO much fun. Basically they have a pre-selected painting for every class (make sure you check the website to see if it's a painting that you'd like) and then the painter in charge runs it like a very casual class where she goes over how to create the painting, step by step. We had Camille and she was great. She was really clear about being creative and that she was just giving guidelines, but that it was open to interpretation and there is no right or wrong. Also, Claude and his wife were SUPER nice and friendly and helpful and encouraging - they made it an experience. Great ambiance - they played fun music and gave us coffee and water. The studio is a pretty good size too. Great location, with walkable places to eat/drink. Great idea for date night. read more

We held our daughter's birthday party at Brushstrokes in quaint Old Town Tustin recently and it was a wonderful experience. She and her friends painted some peacocks, which turned out great. My son came along and noticing that that he was a little older and probably not interested in painting a peacock, they set him up to do a different painting, which he really appreciated. Claude directed the girls and made sure they were all keeping up and having a good time. He was a great host. We brought some beverages, pizza and cupcakes to round out the event. At the end, we helped throw away the trash and walked out with a) beautiful paintings to remember the event by and b) NO MESS in our house to clean up! How can you beat that? This is a truly family owned and operated business and it makes a difference. So much better than the chain operations I have seen. Thank you, Claude, for a memorable, fun, low-hassle birthday party. We'll be back for sure! read more

Organized a bridal shower here for a group of 11 girls and the event couldn't have been more fabulous. I initially sent an email from the website and then was contacted by Claude who was friendly, informative and super enthusiastic over the phone. It made me confident that I had made the right decision. There was some miscommunication with when we could come to set up and when our event would start. We actually came to set up while another painting party was going on. The instructor and the ladies who were in the party before us were very friendly and didn't mind us as we set up what we could. Claude and his wife were at another event off site but did come as we were finishing up the set up and were so helpful (grabbing tables, storing our wine in the fridge, helping us set up). The real fun was when we started painting. Our instructor was such a trooper, she had been working all day but she kept her energy up. We were drinking wine and eating candy during the whole process but she was super patient. Our bride even dropped her painting at one point and our instructor set her up with a new canvas. Seeing that we were there for a bridal shower, I requested that people add a little risqué image in all their paintings. Again, our instructor stepped up and was able to show us a great way to draw this...special dolphin into our masterpieces. For some people, the timing mishap at the beginning of our party could have ruined the whole event. However, we were lucky that I am a pretty laid back planner, the bride was also super laid back and Claude and his wife are amazing. They were apologetic and helpful and super professional. At the end of the evening, I almost didn't want to leave. I wanted to keep painting and hanging out at the studio. Several of the girls who attended the event even said that they wanted to come back. Also, you don't need ANY artistic skill at all. The way the painting is instructed guarantees a really amazing piece of work! Don't be intimidated. I've never had a more welcoming experience. read more

Me and my girlfriend came here for a paint night and it could not have been more perfect! Emma the instructor and owner was hilarious. They even had a puppy named Benny who was adorable! 11/10 read more

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Our department came here as a team building event. The idea seemed cool but was even better once you actually started. All 11 of us had little to no artistic skill but Claude made it easy and fun to walk away with a really neat painting by the end of it. Total I think we were there for around 3 hours. You're able to drink your own snacks and drinks which was really neat. Definetely coming back with my fiance to try it out with her on a date night. Thanks for having us! read more

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My friends and I celebrated my birthday at BrushStrokes on Saturday October 27th and plan on returning soon. We also rented the party room and had a wonderful time painting, eating, laughing, and thoroughly enjoying ourselves. The studio was spacious, and every wall was filled with colorful art. Our instructor was gracious, patient, and used his artistic gifts to help us each create a beautiful painting that we will be proud to display in our homes. Wow! We all discovered we could actually paint! I would definitely recommend BrushStrokes and plan on taking an even larger group next time! read more

The owners & the staff: Very kind, very helpful. There was also plenty enough staff around to keep the water cups clean and help redistribute paint if needed. One of them also walked me and my friend to our car once class was over as we were parked in the public lot and it was late at night. Instructions: Very straight forward with enough room for people to explore their own creativity and veer off a bit if they wanted to. Class was provided with enough options that they could add their own personal touch to their paintings with no problem. Ambiance: Music was playing -- today's pop hits mixed in with classics -- and there was lots of lively conversation. No judgement here if you're lacking in the creative department, and also none if you drop a palette on the ground. There were paint stains to indicate you would not be the first. :) Age range of students: The one I went to had a mix of young adult to senior. Some appeared to be regulars, some new to the scene, several friends on a night out, and a few couples on a date. Art supplies: (for the creatives) Student grade brushes, daler rowney system. They are quick to replace the ones that have been abused and also check mid-class to see if any have taken a further beating. My friend had a fine liner brush that was slightly bent at the tip. One of the staff noticed it and swapped it out immediately. I also overheard another employee say, "Glad we got so many liners on hand." Acrylic paint is Blick student grade--not thick in body, but it's pretty fluid. Canvas felt like the standard run of the mill kind you could pick up from joanns/Michaels, but staples are on the back, not the sides. Overall impression: This was a lot of fun for creatives and non-creatives! I highly recommend the class of painting the Huntington Beach Pier. I went with a friend for an evening and we both really enjoyed it. Total time was 2+ hrs. I would definitely go back. They have a punch card program at the moment too for getting your 5th visit free. read more

Such a great family owned establishment. The owner, Claude, remembered my name from when I had emailed him a couple weeks back, talk about great customer service. I scheduled a social group to go, 15 women, on a Wednesday night. We signed up for a regular session and when he noticed we were all in the same group, he made the event private for us. They had a table set up for us to put our snacks and a small refrigerator for our beverages. Our class was supposed to start at 7 but they waited until our whole group was there to start. Claude's daughter taught the painting and she gave us ample time to complete our masterpieces with our own interpretation. They have a great selection of paintings and are always coming up with new ones, I'm already ready to schedule my next one! read more

This place is a gem in old town Tustin. Conveniently located right next to Rutabagorz, you can grab a bite before or after you paint your masterpiece. Brushstrokes motto is art, wine and fun and they live up to that motto (I only wish the wine was included). I am absolutely horrible at anything art related but Claude and Betty were wonderful and extremely encouraging. They are just all-around good people. They even gave us a discount that was for email subscribers even though we weren't on the email list. The price is pretty reasonable to begin with: $30 for a canvas, the use of about 5 brushes and acrylic paints, plus instruction. If you're looking for something unique to do in Orange County and especially want to channel your creative side, I highly recommend checking out Brushstrokes. read more

Where to start? Claude is an amazing man. He's very positive and upbeat. He makes my 3 children feel very proud of their art and my kids LOVE going here. My 4 year old asks me every week to go paint, my 12 year old Son has taken a lot of classes here and his painting skills are getting very impressive. My daughter loves for me to paint with her on her canvas and claude is always accommodating. This is located in old town Tustin. The studio is always beautiful, clean and never too crowed. Claude's wife also assists him on certain days and she will go above and beyond to make sure you have had the greatest day at their shop. For $25 you get a 2 hour painting class, good tunes play while you paint.. dean martin, Sinatra.. Love love love this place! read more

I've been to this business a few times now. It's always a fun experience for everyone involved! Staff is personable & knowledgeable. The cost includes everything you need to create your work of art. Even instructions! They do theme nights which you can book your spot online. They also do parties & fundraisers. Can't wait for my next visit!!! read more

This review is long overdue, but you need to know that Brushstrokes is a great choice for painting and fun. We actually booked a private party for a work event. Although we ate before coming, you are allowed to bring in whatever food and drinks you'd like, which is rare at other businesses like this. The inside is really nice and there are chairs in a separate room if you need to take a break or get a beverage refill. Claude taught our group step-by-step how to execute a beautiful sunset with crossed palm trees. He was so patient and accommodating with all of us. Although there was some anxiety for those of us who thought we would suck at painting, his help resulted in all of us ending up happy and proud of our work. I can't say enough good things about our experience and all 8 of us definitely recommend this place. We had a great time. read more

We had a great afternoon celebrating my daughters 21st birthday with a few friends, her grandmother, cousin and of course me the mom. We painted the lighted bridge as a group and they all turn pretty awesome. Thanks Claude and Betty it couldn't have be more fun. We will definitely be back. read more

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I decided to start my birthday celebration at Brushstrokes. What a great idea! My friends and I had a wonderful time painting sunflowers. Claude was a great teacher and they were very accommodating! They didn't even mind when I wanted my flowers pink instead of yellow. :) I will definitely be back! read more

My husband and I stumbled upon Brushstrokes a few months ago while strolling around downtown Tustin waiting (forever) for our name to be called at Honda-Ya Sushi. I knew immediately this was where my daughter would want her 8th birthday party. Because we only throw one every other year, I wanted it to be memorable for her. I contacted Betty who accommodated everything - our preferred date, time, and the picture she wanted her friends to paint. When we arrived to set up, the professional artist leading the birthday part was there in addition to Betty and Claude, the owners. They were so down-to-earth and made us feel like extended family - as if we were holding the party in our own home - which is rare these days. Most of the time, at places that cater to birthday parties for kids, college-aged employees rush you the moment you arrive as if you're widget going through their factory because another party is scheduled back-to-back. Not exactly the "memorable" experience we all are hoping (and paying) for. Our artist, Matt, realized painting polar bears might be a bit challenging for kids so he decided to cut out a stencil for them so their paintings looked great. He was right and it added such an extra touch. The kids had a blast - so did the adults! I can't speak highly enough about our experience and I am almost always disappointed with the poor level of customer service that pervades our retail industry these days. The only suggestion I have is providing signage that helps guide guests regarding an appropriate tip for the artist - we wanted to give Matt the right amount and had to guess. We can't wait to come back! read more

We had a Team Building event at the studio on a Thursday night at 5pm. Our teacher, Emma, was amazing and very patient. We even had 2 team members arrive late due to work issues. She was excellent at getting them caught up and keeping the rest of us going. We even brought in our own food and drinks. Nice added benefit. I would highly suggest this for a work or personal event. Good Times! read more

People here are terrific. My teen made 3 paintings this summer and my other child made one and grandma made one for her birthday. Lovely people, so nice.. and the projects are beautiful and amazing! It totally gave my teen the enthusiasm to continue in art, who wants to go back and do more. I fully recommend this great place for fun and stress therapy! read more