We came here for a girls night and it was a really fun time. Our paintings came with an outline,…read morewhich made it so much easier. Ask for Phor! He was so much fun and a great instructor.

brought my parents (both 73) to your 7:00PM sip & paint on 3/26 as a birthday celebration. We…read morearrived at 6:45 and the class was not ready to start on time. The instructor repeatedly paused the session to watch TV. Wheel of fortune,text, socialize, and prepare for a morning class, left the room to work on a painting for sale, and never came to our table of four first-time painters to provide instruction. The event was unacceptably disorganized and unprofessional. I still tried to make the best of it and not walk out and leave because my parents were with me. I traveled from VA for this celebration and this experience with my family . I've gone to many of these paint and sip classes all over.

I'm visiting friends in town and we took two little girls with us! The staff was so great in…read morekeeping the little girls busy when they finished far sooner than us. The prices were quite reasonable and there were lots of options and colors to choose from. This is probably the best pottery painting place that I've been too! Super pleased that we found it!

From the owner: Paint studio in Anderson offering paint parties and classes on canvas, pottery, door hangers and…read morewine glasses. We have been at this location for 3 years and offer many types of artist to maximize your class experience!

When I think of times in my life where I let go of my usual self and just went with the flow, The…read moreBascom will rank among my favorite memories. I consider myself a spontaneous person, but in a controlled sort of way. I'm ready to go anywhere at the drop of a dime, but I do like to at least have an idea of what awaits me at my destination. I made a last minute decision to drive 2.5 hours to Highlands, North Carolina because a women in an ice cream shop told me of a phenomenon that only happens here during this time of year. I googled things to do in Highlands and had a basic idea of a few places of interest. Along the way I made several unscheduled stops at overlooks and restaurants that I hadn't actually yelped... and although it sounds silly, I felt free. I felt like I was on an adventure and my soul was satisfied that it was living in the moment, each moment, and I loved it! I was the man I used to be before yelp, asking total strangers for advice and then going with their recommendations or smelling something in the air and following my nose to the source. * REFLECTION - It's good to plan, but it is better to allow yourself to live. No recommendation is better than actually experiencing life for yourself. THE SCENE I was several hours early for my main reason for visiting the Highlands, so I took a little time to tour the city. I have been an artist my entire life. In high school, I found myself preparing to be a father at 17 years old. It was a hard time for me as a young black male. I went to the 3rd ranked academic high school in Chicago at the time, but my teachers and fellow students came down hard on me after discovering my high school sweetheart was pregnant. I said no to every bad thing in high school, save one. Never did drugs, never stole or got into any serious trouble, but girls were a problem... one in particular. In high school I had the eye of an artist who could fully access his right brain. I could draw anything on command with the detail of a photograph. One day after school I drew my pregnant girlfriends face, only using her eyes, eyebrows, nos and lips. I set those in clouds and drew a giant tear coming from her eyes, It was an abstract tear in size that reflected a pregnant girl holding school books. It was entered into a fair at a local bank and got great reviews. Unfortunately when all the pieces returned back to our school from the fair, my piece was missing. I was devastated and tried many times to recreate the piece, but never could. THE EXPERIENCE To know me is to know I have a fondness for covered bridges. So imagine my delight when arriving to The Bascom and seeing a beautifully restored historic covered bridge at its entrance. It was fall so the trees surrounding the bridge were in full color and NOTHING in life at that moment could have been more picturesque. Except that the Bascom itself is housed in an old barn that gives the art a sense of placement unmatched by any modern architecture. THIS PLACE is indeed poetry in motion as old wooden beams display modern art in a way that breaths life into your soul. Each piece, each display was something I would want in my home if only to have the sheer pleasure of admiring its beauty daily. Somehow, I saw my lost art piece fitting in the displays of these walls. There are three levels of art being displayed. The basement level also has classes, the main level includes a seasonal gallery and the loft above is a space you could get lost in imagination of what it would be like to own such a museum and live in its brilliance of space. I was totally satisfied with my visit, and then I drifted into the pottery studio next door. Here I walked in on an amateur class completing personal pieces. When I tell you my heart wept with admiration for the beauty of their work, I want you to know it was not only for the detail, but the passion they exuded for their craft. They had precious pieces they'd just recently finished waiting to bake and wrapped carefully in plastic. I didn't dare ask them to remove it, but sensing my love and passion for art, they volunteered to do it anyway. Their latest class had them working on figurines of monks and witches, of which the details for an amateur class was extraordinary. They gladly showed me past creations and allowed me to tour the kiln room. The teacher and each of the student were so warm and caring towards me that I felt like I was one of the group. Even knowing that I lived almost 3 hours away in Atlanta, they softly encouraged me to come back and join them for class. * REFLECTION - Surround yourself with like minded people, and watch your soul sore to new heights. FINAL THOUGHTS Honestly, this review was for me. I needed this day, because prior to departing Atlanta I prayed my adventure would settle the chaos that has been rampant in my spirit from the hurried pace of life. The Bascom did just that! Thank you ladies for touching my spirit so deeply & completely. 2016/126

Definitely check The Bascom when in town. Free and open to the public with works by local artists.read more

Even though we are both beginners at painting, our host, Donna, was very accommodating and we…read morepainted at a confortable pace. More importantly, Donna taught us various paint/blending techniques to make the painting more rustic, which made the experience much more rewarding than painting solid colors. By the end, our paintings looked really good. The final product looked like something I'd buy from Hobby Lobby. Had a fun time overall!

From the owner: Our business loves to pride ourselves in a fun, energetic atmosphere filled with good music, an…read moreilluminated stage, and more! Our teachers go above and beyond to not only walk you through a painting, but also teach you skills to utilize for future painting endeavors!

Ive been twice. Had a great time on both occasions. Even you cant draw stick figures. You will…read moreleave here with a decent painting.

I have been to Uptown Art in Clemson 3 times and each time has been great! I am not an artist by…read moreany means and all of my paintings look good! They are also great at booking a group of people and seating them together. Instead of booking online, I just called and they had our reservation and were ready for us the day of the event. I would highly recommend Uptown Art in Clemson for a fun evening out with friends!

What a sweet little place in the heart of downtown. It's like a calm and creative oasis amiss the…read morebeautiful chaos. Upon entering staff greeted us and explained the process. They have a nice balance of leaving you be while also making sure they are available to help. You select a piece to paint and then grab some pint. They have a very organized set up- this place has been here forever. I even remember going 8+ years ago. You can see all the colors after they're done so you get a good idea. The supplies are organized and plentiful. After you paint your piece (make sure to do many coats) you leave it on the table and they fire it for you and let you know when to come back and pick it up. I really like that they have great spaces for everyone to sit and work. The music is good, there's food and coffee nearby and the tables are comfortable. Nobody rushes you. What a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. They also have other art I've never done but it looks awesome (ex-glasswork). And a kids pottery summer camp (cute). Oh and be sure to use your go local card- it's a great discount.

Super easy reservation and check in process. Lots of color choices and you get to pour your own…read morepaint, I have been to a few ceramics lounges that limit you to a certain amount of colors at one time so I enjoyed this. Very fun and calm experience

We had a paint party for my team at work and we absolutely enjoyed it! We had a sweet instructor…read morewho made the evening so pleasant! I would recommend Paint the Town for bachelorettes parties, girls night out, birthdays, it's pure fun!

Booking an event with Paint the Town couldn't be simpler! They are great with communicating the…read morewhole step of the process! On the day of our event, the instructor was so incredible! So nice and patient with a group of amateurs and so kind walking us through every step. We all had so much fun and I cant recommend enough!

I brought my husband and kids here as a surprise for Father's Day and we had a ball. Teresa was…read moresuper nice and very patient with my 7 year old. We are coming back without the kiddos next time

Went here the other day for a walk in Wednesday special. It was $19 when we selected one from a…read morepreset list. The hours for the walk in Wednesday were like 10 to 2 or something similar - lunchtime. When we got there, the lady was quite frazzled and seemed a little bit overwhelmed. I think they had a pretty large showing of people. She was super sweet though and excited about walking Wednesday being every day in April. We wanted to go again, but couldn't really find concrete online evidence as to whether it was Wednesday or just that one. Either way, it was a super good deal, and it was kind of fun to have a little lunch date at a very affordable price. The lady working was incredibly helpful and explaining what to do, but also letting us have space. The whole project only took about 30 minutes so it was pretty quick. My partner and I chose the same one because it was simply the coolest offered. They did have a good amount of choices though, and certainly something for everyone was available. After you choose your piece and your sticker, they show you how to apply different paint colors and we went to work. I kind of wish there was a little more involvement because we took our time and it still took only 30-45 minutes. Curious about how this is a BYOB because I would've barely had time to have a drink. Maybe some of the other projects are a bit more involved? it seems like they have some events that happened throughout the week and of course they are famous for parties and I'm sure that probably takes longer to get set up and stuff. Overall, this place is pretty close to town and was totally worth it as a spot to stop. we thought the quality of the products was really high and the guidance was appropriate. The studio is clean and inviting.

I enjoyed a party of family and friends while we did a fish painting. I want to go back and learn…read moreto make more beautiful work as I did on that day.

From the owner: Are you looking to connect with your creative side? We bring the studio to you in your business,…read morevenue, or home. We also offer public painting parties at various venues in Easley and Pickens, SC. Daydream Art painting parties & events are great for anyone! No art experience or skill is required, we will show you step-by-step how to create your own beautiful painting to take home! Great for: * bringing in customers on slower nights * birthday parties * baby showers * bridal showers * bachelorette parties * mommy & me events * church events * girls nights out * company team building * fundraisers * etc!

This is my second year with Vino & Van Gogh. I wasn't planning to stay so long but as one student…read moresaid, this is my therapy. My mind goes to a completely different place. It seems like every student is friendly and TM is a fantastic teacher. No stress, no worries, just let those creative juices flow. Plus their new facility is amazing.

I signed up my kids for a camp there, and they didn't seem to know how to redirect or care when my…read moredaughter got upset. And she generally doesn't get upset otherwise. they didn't communicate with me about it and then didn't allow her to have a turn when everyone else did. I won't be back, unfortunately. I had my hopes high for this place.