My girlfriend has attended 3 different painting classes here and has had a blast each time. She…read moreenjoys the painting portion of it but you don't have to be artistic to go. There is a BYOB option and if you plan to drink you are required to sign a form that says they didn't give you the alcohol. Most people bring wine, however you can bring beer, mixed drinks, or non-alcoholic beverages. They provide cork screws and plastic cups in addition to everything that you need to paint. Food is also allowed, however space is limited and there is not a lot of table space after canvases, paint brushes, and paint are all laid out. The reason that they received a 4 out of 5 rather than a 5 is because the instructors are really a hit or miss. While all of them do display artistic abilities, some are just better teachers than others are. If you find an instructor that you like, try to stick with them when you sign up for classes online.

I want to first note that Corks and Canvases has two locations, one in Murrysville and one on Main…read moreStreet in Irwin. This review is of the Irwin location....and is long past due! My sister-in-law has been wanting to try one of these painting classes and I saw that they had just opened a new place in Irwin. So, we decided to check it out. The class was on a Friday night in June and was supposed to be from 7-9pm. The class was nearly full....since there were several small groups of ladies, as well as a bridal party of about 10. Luckily, we got there before most people and were able to get seats up front. This is a BYOB event, and it appeared mostly everyone (including us) brought a bottle of wine (or several) and snacks. The instructor was very nice. At the beginning, she gave us her credentials so we knew she was an actual painter with experience and not just someone they pulled off the street. She reviewed what we were going to paint and went at a nice pace. Actually, probably a little slow for me but it's better than her rushing through. She also gave us free reign and "artistic liberties", so the paintings didn't all have to look exactly alike. It was a fun event and I would love to go again. Biggest pro...the class was only $20! And I've seen other places as high as $35 or $40. The only reason I didn't give this event 5 stars is the following: It was waaayyy too long. Supposed to be over at 9pm; we didn't leave until well after 10:30. The biggest cause for this was when we got there at around ten minutes til seven, the instructor was just starting to set up. She did state that she had everything set up, but then a last-minute birthday party booked, so they had torn all of her things down, and she had to get them all back out. Not very professional of the company. We didn't really get started until about 7:35-ish. Plus, with a big class and people asking her questions, I think it just took longer than anticipated. Also, it was a bit unorganized, which I do give leniency to since it's a new gig. I signed the two of us up online and also paid online. But, really, how was the instructor to know? We could have just strolled in from the street and said we paid. The site offered no receipt or confirmation number to take with you to the event. I asked the instructor if she received our payment, and she stated that she gets paid from the company, and frankly has no idea who paid and who didn't. Overall, a fun night out. Would go again!

My 2yr old daughter loved it here! It was so much fun. The owner was very kind and she greeted us…read moreright away. There's ceramics, all kinds of colors of paints, and canvas. The brushes are nice and come in all sizes. The prices are amazing! Soo worth it. She got a little apron too; to protect her clothes. So cute! She dried the canvases for use before we left and gave us a bag to put them in. We will definitely be back for another painting! :) Highly recommend Artsy Doodle!!! They do paint and sips too which is amazing! Great for parties.

So many different artistic things to do here. Loved the pottery options. Went here for a birthday…read moreparty for a friend and it was so much fun! Make sure you leave enough time to paint the whole pottery as it take more time than you would think. They also had some awesome camps for kids and different birthday party options for all different ages from kids to adults!

Went here with my friends and we had a blast! The art instructor was funny and very helpful. She…read moredidn't just teach the entire class but she went around to all of us and helped us! I did not think I would be able to paint but she made it easy. We are definitely going back!!

From the owner: The pARTy Gallery provides the perfect environment for you and friends to get together, have fun,…read moreand enjoy each other's company while painting your own masterpiece. We bring art to the Youngstown area, making it accessible to everyone and filling the void in local entertainment. Where else can you go out, have fun, and return home with a valuable piece of personalized art? Our studio is a great place to sip and paint while having a party, shower, girls' night out, or date night. Come and visit us -- we promise that after one visit, you will return!

My whole office came to Speakeasel for a wonderful group-building painting lesson. Glen and Rebecca…read morehad everything prepared when we arrived and were friendly and patient with our diverse abilities. We all had a great time. This would also be a fun experience for any group of friends looking for something new to try.

This company is a scam. I was invited to an event and the company didn't show up. They ghosted the…read morehost when she tried to contact them the day of the event. How disappointing it was to not only not to get to paint but the host of the event had to endure all that heartache and stress and possibly won't recover the money she paid this rip off company. They get zero stars from me.

From the owner: From large corporate retreats to casual social nights, we thrive in serving occasions and guests of…read moreall backgrounds. As the only truly full-service paint party company, we handle all the hard work for our clients - booking, scheduling, venues, instruction, supplies, support, and more. Our paint parties are perfect for any occasion. Gather your group in-person to paint and sip at home, at the office, or a venue of your choosing. All you need is the date for your event!