My 7 year old is very much into art, and when one of her friends from school said she was going to…read morethis day camp, my daughter wanted to join immediately! We picked the day that the rainbow jellyfish was going to be painted. You can pick a single day, or the whole week for a discounted rate. $48 included tax, 3 hours of instruction (you send your child with water and a snack), and a huge canvas to take home at the end! There was even enough time to allow the kids to pick out a small wooden or ceramic piece to paint as well (my child chose the Christmas tree). This place is easy to find via GPS and has plenty of parking. Inside, there are many painted canvases hung up showcasing all of the beautiful artwork done in the studio. This place also does birthday parties, private events and more! My child loved the experience and we are going to hang up her artwork on the wall in her bedroom. This experience is recommended for kids aged 6-12 years.

My friend invited me to Painting with a Twist for one of their Fourth Wing-inspired painting…read moresessions. I'm honestly baffled that the establishment is called "Painting with a Twist" because to me that insinuates there will be alcohol but I did not know this location was bring your own bottle. I've been to other paint and sip places that either provide the wine or at least have a selection to purchase. Considering that it's BYOB, I feel that the value does not match the price you pay for the class. When we arrived, the canvases were already set up and you were assigned a seat, so you did not get to chose whether you wanted to be closer to the front where the instructor was. My friend and I were placed towards the back, and although they did have TVs around that streamed the instructor live, they were a bit too small and low quality to really make out the details. I was also surprised to see the image we were painting was already draw on the canvas, which I'm sure it's for the sake of time but I personally find it more fun to be instructed step by step to create the painting from scratch. The instructions also felt a tiny bit rushed as I was struggling to keep up, but that could have just been me being too much of a perfectionist. I enjoyed that the instructor took breaks to do trivia and allow people to catch up! One of the instructors had read the books and you could tell she had a passion for Fourth Wing. I also appreciated that they came around and assisted with anyone who needed help. While our main instructor who was painting with us did a phenomenal job, I was a bit distracted by the other instructor who was on her phone every once in a while when she was not waking around assisting people with their paintings. Overall, I had fun but the experience was just ok to me, definitely not what I was expecting for paying almost $50. I was really excited for this, and a little sad that the experience feel short for me.

This review is specifically for Sophia our painter. She was the best facilitator we have ever had…read more Took the time and patience to teach us how to paint and made our Mother's Day extremely special. My wife and daughters loved the experience of doing it from home.

Had a team building galentines paint party at work. Kerry was our teacher and she was awesome. It…read morewas so much fun! They took care of everything from set up to clean up. Will do it again. Great fun!!

I had such a wonderful time creating my work of art here!! Ms Rachel explained everything to us and…read morewas a breath of fresh air. Aliana (owner) was our instructor and she was the best!! She made me feel as if I was a master artist and I truly am not BUT my serving tray turned out soooo good!!! Groupon has coupons that are excepted here also. Purchase the Groupon 1st and then book the reservation online to enter the discount code. Even without a Groupon the value of the items are a good deal. It was lots of fun and I left feeling accomplished.

First visit, and already planning my next! Our group booked the 12 available spots in the studio,…read moreeveryone had a great time. The hardest part is selecting project & color palette, but the staff is so helpful to guide. Then moving into the studio space, there's plenty of introduction and guidance, specially to each variety of the projects. The staff also continually checks in to make sure you're satisfied at each step. We picked up our project the following week after it dried, sealed, and was finished.

If you enjoy wine or art, or both, you'll want to pop in here for a stop. They will allow you to…read moresample any of the alcohols they sell, which is great for anyone who may question purchasing a mid-priced bottle of wine - or if you just would like to have a couple samples! The staff is quick to help you out and will pull samples from the fridge or bottles behind the register. They also offer up some wine accessories for sale, like wine holders, coaster, mixers, etc. Check out their section of coffee mixers, they sound really good! If you are into art, you may want to check out their painting classes they offer. They have a schedule of painting options for themes available, just ask. Overall: A A fun place to pop in when in the Florida Mall. Check out their art classes!

As I was shopping in the Florida mall I spot this shop giving wine samples. I love free sample so I…read moreslowly approach. "You're not 21." was the first thing one of the ladies said to me. Honestly, this did not offend me at all. On the contrary, I took it as a good thing. hahaha I let her know I'm 24 and show them my ID. I then proceed to tasting. everything was super good and they were so helpful. They even gave a chocolate wine sample which was inside their shop. I decided to buy a bottle of one of the once I tasted and loved, since I had a girls wine night coming up. The quality of the one was outstanding and my bottle was the best of the night. They have so much variety and even have small events that you can attend for a low cost.

My roommate and I went to an art event at luckys market. It was so fun!! The instructor was so…read morefriendly and helpful. I learned so much while having fun and getting creative. I will definitely be back!

My husband and I attended a paint party that my company sponsored and it was great. Our instructor…read moreDon Waters was great. He is very upbeat and made everyone feel comfortable no matter their artistic abilities. I enjoyed that he walks around and encourages everyone to make the painting their own and it doesn't have to be exactly like his.

Let me start by saying, that I've been to painting with a twist, specifically this location in the…read morepast. I Visited Painting with a Twist on Valentine's Day and added candle making to our session. We arrived at 2:30 to make the candle and the front desk was a pigsty. I was shocked there was only one person working the front desk; checking people in, making candles, prepping the canvas, and serving drinks. The candle making process was seamless, although we had to impose on another painting session to choose our scents. The painting portion was expected to start at 3:00. The instructor walked in at 2:30 and the tables were not prepped at all. When booking, it was expressed that this location did not offer BYOB. Midday drinking isn't up our alley anyway, so there was no issue respecting their policy. The front room became jam packed and seats had not been designated with names at this point. We were finally able to sit down and noticed that people brought their own alcohol. A customer asks the instructor if it was okay for them to bring their own alcohol and she allowed it which was very strange to me, as they seemed to be urging people to drink from their "bar" and had a no BYOB policy. 3:30 hit and class had not started. Paint was still being placed on plates, and canvases were still being prepped for the drawing. At around 3:40. My partner and I decided to leave. Letting the front desk staff know that we were leaving. We grabbed our non-painted canvas and they were almost in shock that we wanted to leave with the canvas. If we can't get a refund, we're definitely taking the canvas that we've paid for. We were told to come back for our candle, which we did. This place did not respect our time by any means. The service was pitiful and I can't help but think there's another reason why the service was so bad. No one apologized for the wait or even informed us of the hold. Would not recommend.

This year, I've been to this location twice. Once as a guest for an event and once as a hostess for…read morea painting party. At the initial event, everything was coordinated and organized. It started and ended on time. We had an option between 1 of 2 paintings. The instructor was easy to follow and we played a game - guess the Artist or Group name of the song played. I enjoyed the painting experience and decided to host a painting party. Registering and setting up for the party was simple and straight-forward. The terms were adequately explained and guest registration and tracking was made easy using a website link that they provided. The party involved a deposit, selecting the painting, providing a music selection and having at least 10 registered guests. The choice of paintings were numerous with over 1000 options. For the painting, I chose Butterfly on a Pink Moon, however, I chose to use purple in lieu of pink. So, I guess my personal art title is Butterfly on a Purple Moon. During the planning/waiting phase, when I had questions, I was always able to reach someone, and they were able to assist me. Our party was in the smaller painting room in the back, and I was allowed to bring in food, drinks and decorations. Just fyi, the venue does have alcoholic drinks and water for purchase at very reasonable prices. During the party, we played a game - guess what the instructor was drawing - and the prize was a painting done by one of the instructors. I really enjoyed the event and my guests indicated that they also had a good time. Our instructor, Nancy, was good. Overall, I found this type of activity to be very enjoyable, easy to set-up and would enjoy doing it again. I recommend checking out any of their events that are open to the public. The venue offers in-studio events, private parties, at-home paint kits and pop in & DIY. Candle making is an option that can be added on.

Ex animo creations is a place that has been missing from the St. Cloud community. It is an all…read morearound place for everyone to go to clear their mind, relax, and essentially put your feelings on a canvas. There is something for all ages. The way that the paint sessions are lead are creative, fun, and encouraging. I love that I can bring my kid to enjoy a fun night one night but then also enjoy a night out with my girlfriends and no kids the next week. This place has figured it out and I hope they are around for many more years to come.

If you want to experience what a relaxing moment is like then attend an Ex Animo Creation. It is…read morenot only relaxing, but you get to meet new people who want to paint and relax too! Just the best new way to experience what paint and Sip is all about. You start with creativity, then you end with your creation of relaxation. It is great.

Took a class here a couple months ago. Absolutely fantastic studio and hidden gem. Very nice…read moreenvironment to learn and create. Love the little charming details-- like the little cat who roams around outside with his own little bed by the front door and the mini free libraries inside and outside, as well as all the beautiful pottery pieces on display. Very reasonable pricing on classes, supplies, memberships, and firing fees are practically zero (they weigh your items before you take them home to figure out firing fees, my fee has never been over $2)

Amazing facility with great community and wonderful classes! I loved my experience there and will…read morecontinue to go in the future. Highly recommend!

My friends and I absolutely enjoyed ourselves here while celebrating my 35th birthday!…read more Our Painter/teacher was amazing! She was patient and stayed opened after hours to accommodate this special day for us. Unfortunately, my entire group didn't show as it was a 10 person minimum. No matter the amount of people we enjoyed ourselves. We were allowed to have wine and refreshments... She also jammed with us to our favorite songs. I highly recommend!

I have adult onset artist syndrome and dove in several classes at valencia and once tried Crealde…read more- which was nice but I thought it didn't give me the flexibility of an open studio like environment . I had peeked into Artroom several times finally last year I signed up for a class - the format was really nice ( adult oil ) first weeks all newbies were given a beginners project and Linda walked us through it in detail sharing wonderful tips that I did not even get from Valencia professors - no offense - most importantly her expertise in teaching and reading the class is incredible - she knows each student their capabilities strengths individually and coaches accordingly - giving honest constructive feedback in a very warm manner. People joke that it is a lot cheaper than therapy and works even better. After the initial project everyone works on a project they want and Linda coaches everyone individually on their projects finding bringing resources - recommending references. It is a group class so this level of individualism surprised me in a good way. My only regret is that I did not find artroom sooner

OMG - we laughed and laughed! This event is held monthly at Tin Roof, Icon park. No one was safe,…read moremarried, Single, LGBTQ. The queen was equally picking on all. Our group laughed and laughed! You do actually ply bingo. Of the 6 of us, 2 couple have never played bingo?!?!?! How? Why? Although sold out the tables were specked nicely - they were reserved and the bar was closed to the public until the event was over. Our server was great and attentive. Also be sure to ask for the Florida discount