This was only my second time doing something like this, the first being at a different chain in 2016 in New Orleans for a bachelorette party. I went yesterday for a friend's birthday party and it was a lot of fun. It was easy to sign up and pay online beforehand ($40). I didn't know what we would be creating until we arrived - I'm not sure if my friend chose that, or PWAT chose for her. I think our instructor's name was Rachel, and she was very good. I'm not really good at painting, my painting came out okay overall IMO though. You're allowed to bring drinks and food, I think my friend and some of the other attendees brought some alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and some snacks. The class is two hours long and you'll leave with a nice painting of your own creation. They also had a contest mid-class where we could guess the number of wine corks in a big bottle, and I was the winner! (I was only four off - I won't tell you the # though because I think they do this every class) Because of that, I was able to choose a painting from the wall, and I really love the one I chose. I believe these paintings are done by instructors. Overall I'd come back here again although it's a little bit of an expensive habit if you go often ($40 each time). read more

Painting with a Twist - Painting I won! - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Painting with a Twist was SO much fun! I was a little nervous going into it because I'm not artistic at all but the vibes and the energy of this class was so welcoming and calm that my nerves were instantly put at ease and our instructor did an amazing job to support and guide a long the way. We came here for a group event to celebrate moms birthday and we all had a blast. It was also so cool to see everyone's different interpretation of the vision. I can't wait to do this again! read more

Painting with a Twist - Moonlight painting - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Such a great time! Instructor Shania was so awesome and down to earth! The music was a perfect and intimate touch. The vibe was FANTASTIC! We loved our experience! read more

Painting with a Twist - Santa Baby Date night - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I visited the Ferndale location of Painting with a Twist for a girls night, and it was my first ever Painting with a Twist experience! We visited on a Thursday after booking the class a few months in advance. (I don't think you have to book that early, but it was what worked for our schedules). The class was scheduled for two hours, was held in the back room of the studio, and had about 8 guests total in it. Our instructor was super friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. I was able to paint a nice nature scene and spend some time with family! My only complaint is that the class moved soooo fast so it was kind of hard to keep up. But, I know that's no fault to the instructor -- it was just kind of a lot of paint for the duration of the class. Overall, I had fun and would do it again read more

Painting with a Twist - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Great time with a friendly staff. It really is as advised. The only complaint is the rushed feeling and the loss of an hour. Instead of the posted 3 hour limit, it was actually only 2 hours, which is not enough time to get a painting done while enjoying your time and company. However, as stated, it was as advertised and the staff was friendly. Not sure I would go back again, unless the 3 full hours were allowed. read more

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I brought my mom here for Mother's Day, much to her chagrin she had to do some artwork. Was both of our first times and she was reticent about having to paint herself. Our instructor was super patient with us and took his time and explained every line of paint that we drew, with room for interpretation, of course. This was the best introduction to a group a painting class that I've ever been to. I think they have a great classroom set ups and great teachers. I wanted the coffee shop theme. They have calendars of events online and I'll show you pictures of what they're going to teach for the class. It's great because it's BYOB, bring your own spirits and snacks if you like. I've done about five other classes as well. I like it that much. Give it a try, I doubt you'll regret it. My mother still has this hanging in her spare bedroom. read more

Painting with a Twist - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Even though my painting turned out dope, I was really disappointed with my experience with Painting with a Twist. When you first arrive: The inside of the studio is filled with beautiful artwork. I was like a kid in a candy store when it came to looking at all the artwork. They have so many dope paintings that other classes have painted and you can paint based off the demand for that painting. The women at the reception desk were so nice! The Painting Experience: The tables that we painted at were skinny and made us feel like we were painting on top of each other. It was fine since I was with a group of co-workers and we are comfortable with each other. This place is definitely BYOB because the wine was flowing throughout the painting experience. I only had one glass of wine because the instructor was moving so fast that I had to focus a little too much on keeping up. I am not sure if the instructor, Esther, has run one of these classes but she doesn't seem like she has before. She was hard to connect with and refused to stay at a slower pace for a group of people that are literally drinking while painting. There was numerous times throughout the night that we had to ask about a step again to the point that I was essentially giving my table the instructions. We had an assist that was supposed to help the people that fell behind but that person wasn't really around during the night. I left the experience being very frustrated. Overall: I would probably visit Painting with a Twist to see if it was just that instructor I had a bad experience with or if all of the instructors are like her. I would not recommend painting with Esther if you require a little more help because her speed kills the buzz. read more

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Came here for a friends bday & had a BLAST! This entire time I thought the twist was just apart of the name....... LITTLE DID I KNOW the twist was alcohol, or in our case wine. Would've made it a point to come here sooner haha. Our instructor Esther was great, and she had such a good sense of humor ( which I would imagine you would need dealing with drunk people painting) and my painting didn't come out half bad. They walk you through the entire process from start to finish, so even if you don't have one artistic bone in your bday, your painting is bound to come out halfway decent. I would say this is a great place for a celebration of any kind, as long as you invite good people who love to laugh you'll have fun. read more

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Quick review: booked for my sisters bachelorette party. Accommodated our large party and allowed us to bring in all the snacks and wine we wanted. They supplied us with cups, plates, and napkins, as well as ice. Instructor was friendly, easy to follow, and very talented. It's a great time, I definitely recommend doing this with a large group of friends and family! read more

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I chose this particular location because they have more paintings that I like. However it has now become my favorite location because my private party was excellent because of them. I was there on Sunday 11/11/18 for my birthday celebration. We painted "Queenie" which I adored. Jackie who we affectionately referred to as "teacher" was phenomenal! She also seemed to enjoy our party and my music choice! The party before mine ran over but everything worked out just fine and they apologized profusely for the delay. They were very helpful and accommodating with helping set up and no one noticed the hiccup from the previous party. Many of the ladies from my party said they had a remarkable time and enjoy Jackie as well. Thank you so much for helping make my event spectacular! read more

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Lots of fun and great instructions. The perfectionist in me just needed a little more time. Even for the non artist it will be fun I promise. It's a good get together for friends men and women and even tho you're all painting the same thing you can always put your own "twist" on your own. read more

Painting with a Twist - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I'm not sure of what took me so long to write a review because I have become a regular here. I LOVE the concept and the staff. I have always had a pleasant experience at PWAT. They call painters "twisters". Although it is part of a bigger franchise, the PWAT in Ferndale has it's own unique flair. They recently moved down the street to a bigger studio. I can see why because every painting I've done was jam packed with painters. My favorite parts: -Bring your own wine or juice if you don't drink -Variety of paintings to chose from -They take suggestions from Twisters via Facebook to select the next month's paintings. -Kid Camps and children painting sessions at a discounted rate of $25 -Contests for free painting seats on fb -No 2 paintings are alike (you don't have to be a professional artist to paint a beautiful painting) -All material provided. Overall I love having an outlet to express myself and it's fun. I go alone and have as much fun as I would with my girlfriends because everyone is nice and it's a big gathering. If you are a regular, you can earn a free personalized apron plus a free painting seat when you reach 10 paintings. I'm on painting #7 and excited to get my brush to the canvas again so. read more

Painting with a Twist - They moved! - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Overall a really fun experience and I would do it again. We came to the location Ferndale because we didn't like the painting the downtown location was doing that night. The location was a little bit hard to find, with one entry being in the back of the building and other entry being on a busy street. When I first entered I felt giddy looking at all the painting on the wall and the art supplies. It's definitely BYOB which many people were not aware of. They enforce a strict mask wearing rule except for when drinking or eating. We were seated on the far right of the room which was very hard to see the instructor in the front class; luckily they had monitors on each side of the room. It was still very hard to look up at the monitors because we had a cranes our necks. The class started little bit late as we are waiting for people to join, and as a result the instructor sped through the painting class so much to the point where we were several steps behind. Most people in the class did not have a chance to drink or eat the food they brought. It felt very fast and rushed with only a few moments here and there to really relax and enjoy. The class ended at nine which is the same time the store closed and the entire staff made us feel so rushed to clean up and get out of the building. The manager was especially very pushy and curt. TLDR i'll definitely be back to painting with a twist but probably not this location. Overall really fun experience getting to paint. read more

Still 5 stars, but would just like to update now that I have had a party here. We hosted a retirement party for my mom and it was great. The staff had everything prepared and ready to start on time despite another party ending immediately prior to the start of ours. Watching these ladies work is like watching a film in fast forward, they are swift! For our, party many of our guests had not seen each other in forever and we obliviously stood around greeting each other 10-15 minutes past our start time. No worries, the staff never said a word to hurry us along. I guess they figure if we wanna each pay $35 to stand around and talk so be it. Eventually we did begin painting though and out instructor was great. My family & friends can be a little overbearing and there were 12 of us, but she single-handedly handled us well despite being pulled in literally a dozen different directions with a load of questions and "helps". Not once did she show agitation or impatience or annoyance. I was also quite impressed that we finished on time and were still able to take a couple of breaks during the session. For the party we were allowed to bring food and beverages. They provided cups and napkins and tubs of ice! So thoughtful and helpful! All of the staff here is cool. From my initial reservation for the party I had $15 coming back to me that I had completely forgotten about. One of the ladies was sure to track me down before I left to ensure that my $$ was returned to me. This place is great. Have a party here, just make sure that you reserve waaaay in advance because they stay booked! read more

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I just love this place. No matter what you think your artistic skill level is, you will have fun and do well here. They have fun choices daily of different paintings to chose from. This visit in particular, which was not my first, we painted on a framed screen which was different then the normal canvas painting we've done in the past. I love that they do step by step tutorials, they play fun music, and allow wine or beer to really set the vibe if you like that sort of thing. A Must try!!! Have a yelperific day y'all! read more

So five psychology professors walk into an art studio... You can insert the rest of the joke here. But no lie, what do 5 shrinks know about art? Nothing!!! We were scared and skeptical of our abilities to even draw a straight line. But fear not, the awesome ladies at Painting with a Twist can turn anyone into an artist! We truly had a blast creating our beach chair canvases this evening as our end of the semester celebration. Our instructor was great, she explained each and every step, gave us words of encouragement and boosted out confidence (what a good teacher should do...we would know!) she encouraged us to put our own spin on the picture and take risks and I must say looking around the room at the 25 people there everyone's picture was unique and that was very cool to see. I loved seeing guys here too! This is not just for the ladies! Several couples were enjoying a nice date night. You can also reserve a room if you have a large party. We had 5 and we were all seated together so it worked out great. You also can bring in beer, wine and snacks....one group even had a pizza delivered from Hungry Howies up the road. They play some great tunes and really make and entire fun evening out of it! Highly recommend!! read more

Painting with a Twist - Beach chairs - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Had the most fun time painting a Classroom welcome sign with my fellow teachers! Only $35 for a 2 hour session, and it's BYOB! I appreciate that they provide plastic cups, a chiller, and a corkscrew! The instructors are so sweet, and patient. If you want to do something different than the model, they encourage you to be creative! When they warn you to be careful with your wine glass and paint brush water, they mean it. It can be hard to double task - but the wine gives you the confidence that you are doing great! PS: Use the glitter paint at the end! A great activity to try with friends, and you end up with an adorable custom painting that you created! read more

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I went here today with my boyfriend, I had a reservation for two, but my boyfriend ended up bringing his son. When I got there I wasn't sure if I had to pay for another reservation although his son was not painting. And they didn't make me which was perfect. The instructor was very nice, as well as her assistant. My first time at this location, it's bigger than the Rochester location, which is a plus for me because I hate that crowded feel. read more

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A little disappointed when I couldn't reach anyone via call or email regarding changing my time slot. No one has called me back or emailed me. read more

What a fun evening. Certainly helps with team building that you don't even think of as you all work on the same project. This was a great way to spend a Saturday evening with co-workers that I now know a little better and like even better. The subject of Detroit was a great painting! read more

Painting with a Twist - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Fun and unique idea especially for those who aren't artistically talented. For 35 dollars they will teach you to recreate a piece of art. You can add your own touch or just follow along. Either way you will leave with a painting to hang on your walls. You do have to provide your own food and alcohol. Probably won't be coming back anything soon but it is a fun experience to have under your belt. read more

We had so much fun in the group class! We reserved about two and a half weeks early since the classes fill up fast. This location was really easy to find with ample paid parking behind the building (the cost need up being 1.10 for 2 hours and 15 mins). The studio was clean and our instructor made it so much fun. The "rules" are something everyone can follow. My favorite thing was that we were encouraged to think outside of the box and use other colors if we wanted. Our instructor also had a few "more advanced" techniques she would call optional just incase novices we uncomfortable. They provide canvas with a partial outline, paint, brushes, and smocks. All you have to bring is your creative attitude, some friends, and a bottle of wine. Also! Don't be scared to do it alone. Not everyone there is in a group so it makes a nice community feel. read more

Painting with a Twist - "Powerful in Louboutins" - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I love painting with a twist! This was my second time at this location and that staff was super nice, we had enough paint and stuff, and our paintings came out pretty good! I really enjoy doing this every once in a while and trying to be artistic. This studio also has a lot of different options each month. I highly recommend it. read more

Painting with a Twist - fun time painting mountains! - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We had Jackie today and she was AWESOME! I can't wait to come back like 3 more times. It was welcome, chill, and easy. Wine and paint and games! I loved it. I think the timing was a bit off, the first 2/3 was too long, and the last 1/3 was too short but I still loved it and so did Grams! Definitely worth the price. Will be back. read more

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Too much fun! Went there for a bachelorette party. I have no artistic talent. I cannot draw to save my life. I can barely color inside the lines. I still had a great time! Our class was taught by George - he did a great job! when you get there all the paint you need will be on a paper plate - you'll use a second paper plate to mix the colors. They supply you with brushes and aprons. And paper plates. When you are finished you get to take your masterpiece home :-) some of you may be concerned about parking. I was. Where on earth am I going to park in Ferndale on a Friday night? It's so crowded!! Fear not! There's a giant parking lot right behind the building. park, note your space number, then go to one of the many convenient Pay Station machines in the lot. You'll enter the space number and then purchase the time. The machine accepts coins, dollar bills, five dollar bills, and credit cards. read more

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i celebrated my 29th birthday here with a private party and i had sooo much fun! our instructor was new to this location (forgive me, but i believe her name was ashley) and she was so welcoming and fun. she was the best instructor i've had at any painting with a twist location. she was patient, and extremely helpful to my party since most of the people there were new to painting with a twist. everyone raved about how much fun they had here. everyone from the individuals at the front desk to the instructor were super friendly. do not hesitate to come here for a private party, the minimum is 10 or more people, and the price is right! read more

I have been wanting to go to Painting with a Twist for months! Fortunately, I was invited to a party here and was able to paint for a fraction of the full price cost. Our instructor was Wendy, who was very enthusiastic and friendly. Her helper, Rhonda, not so much! The concept of Painting with a Twist is genius! The instructor leads you on step-by-step instructions to complete the painting (or your interpretation of it). Everyone leaves with their completed artwork and is relatively pleased. While painting you are permitted to sip wine and eat. Overall, I had a great time and will definitely be back here in the future! read more

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This was my first time visiting this PWAT location( I've only been to one other). I'm by no means an artist and if you add adult beverages, my skill level plummets. This was a great time! The instructor was helpful and funny. She really made this a step by step process that was easy to follow. The group instruction and individualized attention she gave allowed the class to flow, but still gave you moments to socialize with friends. We played a cute game of heads or tails, which was hilarious with slightly tipsy adults. The only downer was the parking which is always part of any Ferndale activity. If you're feeling artsy and thirsty, bring you beverage of choice (no liqour); this is a great place to pull up an easel. read more

Painting with a Twist - A New Day session - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Me and my daughter and my husband had a wonderful time at painting with a Twist! The staff were very helpful! We will most definitely be coming back! The staff were very friendly! I recommend the one in Roseville! Thanks again you guys are awesome! read more

Painting with a Twist - We Had a blast!! Thanks so much!!!! - Art Classes Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Painting with a Twist opened in October 2010, and it seems a lot of people still either don't know it's there or don't quite understand what you do there, so I'm here to tell you! Basically, you go in with your friends and paint a picture, and you can bring wine/beer/snacks/etc. You can look at their schedule online and select a night that offers a particular painting you like, or you can schedule a private party where you can select any painting from their catalog. For private parties, you need a minimum of 10 people, but for the regular schedule you can just walk in by yourself if you want and paint the picture they are teaching that night. And for any class, you get to take your painting home as soon as you're done, because acrylic paint dries very quickly. Since they opened, they had a particular painting on the wall that I'd been dying to try, so when it finally appeared on the schedule I begged a few friends to join me. We wound up with a group of 4, and since nobody else signed up for that night (SNOW), it was like our own private party! I was hoping my husband and I could both hang up our paintings at home, so we asked if we could change the colors slightly on one of the paintings, and they were happy to oblige. I painted a pink house and he painted a blue one! Some people may have an issue with the fact that everyone in class paints the same thing, but this is no different than most other art classes - I just finished one at the BBAC where every class member had to draw the same apple, paint the same leaf, etc. Only we didn't get to drink while we did it! The atmosphere is really great - roaring fire, clean welcoming space, friendly staff! There are tons of tables & chairs for painters, and those who have reserved in advance will find their space all set up with a canvas, easel, paints, brushes, water, and paper towels. There's also a separate table set up for your beverages & snacks (they have plastic cups and ice available). The folks who work there are VERY friendly and happy, clearly it's a fun place to work. Our teacher Wendolin did a great job of making us feel comfortable, have fun, and somehow pulled some decent painting skills out of everyone. Our particular painting involved a lot of easy shading up front and a lot of intensely detailed work toward the end, and apparently I'm pretty anal so I took WAY longer than everyone else in our group. The staff did not rush me at all and even helped me with some of the parts I wasn't happy with, and they cleaned up everything after we left. Throughout the night, the kept everything moving along and made sure everyone had a great time. We will DEFINITELY be back! I think it would be great fun for a date night, girls night out, birthday party, they even have family days where the painting is a little easier. I knew I would love it, but even the dudes in our party (we had 2 couples) had a blast and want to come back! HIGHLY recommended for one and all, very different and cool! read more

Painting with a Twist is such a fun day/night out! I've done this a few times before, but never at this location. Me and three of my girlfriends came in last Friday. Nicki was our instructor. She was awesome, best instructor I've ever had. She encouraged all of us to step out of the box and that we could add our own artistic flair to our paintings! I had such a great time. This location is in downtown Ferndale, so parking can be a little hard. I would suggest getting down there 20+ min early to find a spot to park and get a glass of wine before the class starts. read more

Melissa, our group's self appointed "entertainment coordinator", suggested that we have a fun group activity one week in lieu of our Bible study. Luckily Painting With a Twist was suggested and even luckier for me... The nearest location is just a mile down the road from my house! I had always wondered exactly what was behind the idea and I was honestly scared for the place when it opened on West 9 Mile Road in Ferndale. I figured it would be gone in six months, but I was definitely wrong. The idea is simple: Get a group of people together, choose a painting to recreate, add snacks and "BYOB" wine and beverages, mix it all together, and voila! Our group chose to do "Moonlit Cherry Blossoms" (or something to that effect), which was a good "beginner" painting. They look sort of complicated at first, but the way that our leader, Wendy, broke it down, the painting was actually a snap. Complete with bedazzled apron, Wendy was our homegrown "Bob Ross" and walked us through each step of the painting. I have painted for many years, so it was easier for me than for some. However, everyone people really owned their painting and made each "masterpiece" their own, from changing up the colors (the original was a pinky-purple) to changing the placement of the branches, etc. I was impressed at how well everyone did. The wine was "BYOW," but you can bring just about anything you like. They provide some tiny snacks and silverware. I brought some dessert to contribute. Others brought wine, non-alcohol beverages, cookies, cheeses, cured sausage, etc. I wouldn't eat a full-on meal, but I'm sure you could probably pull off a pot luck! The rule was if you took yourself too seriously, you're supposed to take another sip of wine and reevaluate. (Wink.) Overall I really have to say that the Ferndale Painting With a Twist has their stuff together! I would absolutely book a private party (minimum 10, prepaid individually or as a group online or in person) or take a couple friends to an open paint session. For Michigan folks, there are two locations, Ferndale and Farmington. Even if you don't have an "artistic bone in your body," you can still make a painting you'd be happy to hang in your house. read more

Wow, this place has a lot of 5-star reviews. That seems a little generous in my estimation, but there are a lot of things they do well. The instructors are very clear, for example. They make it very easy to follow along with the steps to replicate whatever picture you are trying to replicate. All of your supplies are organized and waiting for you. They build in breaks to keep you from turning your painting into a muddled brown mess (which, I admit, I am otherwise prone to do). They let you drink. The bathroom was clean. Art classes are fun. Somehow wine makes people who wouldn't ordinarily sign up for an art class willing to sign up for an art class. Those are all positives in my view, and I really did enjoy myself while I was there. So why am I too stingy to give them 5 stars? Because at the end of the day, you go there to make shitty art that looks an awful lot like the shitty art that your friend is making. You don't really have a new skill. You don't have something that you will want to hang on your wall. Or, I don't know... maybe I'll put mine up in the garage. So, you're paying $45 for a couple hours of fun. It really is fun, but so are a lot of other things that don't cost $45. read more

I came here for my birthday last December. It was a really fun time. I can see this as something that really anybody would like. Like the other reviewers have said, you could do this with a boyfriend/girlfriend, family, or friends. I have come here twice with two different boyfriends (hey-o) and they both enjoyed it. And they both were very hesitant. I would love to book a party here for my family, I know they would have the best time. The instruction is easy to follow and they encourage you to make it your own. Overall, this was a good experience and they have better quality paintings to choose from in comparison to the other companies in the area. *I would highly reccomend that you get here early or at least on time because they are a prompt start.* read more

I've been to this location twice - once with one of my bridesmaids before my wedding, and again recently with my husband. I've thoroughly enjoyed myself both times. The staff is great and they are accommodating to all talent levels. The last time I went, I was in a class with a REALLY rowdy, obnoxious group. They brought in cases of beer and proceeded to yell/scream/stomp the entire time. However, our instructor was able to help all of us with grace and ease. It takes great talent to be able to handle a group like that and still ensure that everyone has a good time! read more

Such a wonderful experience! Very therapeutic and fun at the same time. We were able to bring our own food and drinks which was awesome!! The teacher/artist was very patient with us, she made it fun, she interacted with us, she walked around and offered advice on our paintings. Definitely want to do this again very soon!! read more

Painting with a Twist is so fun! I just went last night with two friends and we had a great time learning how to paint The Sleeping Bear Dunes at Sunset. Everything at Painting with a Twist is very organized. Your seat is reserved ahead of time so you have a place to sit, with an easel and the brushes and paints you will need upon arrival. The instructor gives you step by step instructors while still encouraging you to have fun with your painting and make it your own. I think this would be fun for all levels of artists - no experience, beginner, intermediate, advanced. The twist is that you can bring your own beverages and food to enjoy while painting. We brought wine. Painting with a Twist also has a private party room that you can reserve if you have a larger group. Seems like a fun party idea! read more

Painting with a twist is so much fun!! Everyone is very friendly. You're allowed to bring beer and a bottle of wine to drink while you paint. You DON'T have to be an artist to paint! The teacher instructs you through the whole thing... Your painting will come out great! Just follow the directions! Over the place is awesome and it's a very cool concept. Great for a date night or girls night out. read more

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I love PWAT... but I've definitely learned my lesson on what locations I like best. We usually do the Rochester Hills location which is fun. Not as big as some of the other ones, but I've always had a good time and been really comfortable with my painting experience at that location. My cousins and I recently went to the Ferndale location (our second time), and this will probably be our last for a really long time, if ever. The instructor, Jenna, was very hard to connect with. Wasn't very fun or enthusiastic AT ALL. It was a Disney themed painting and it would have been nice to have music playing relating to that rather than what was playing. Anytime anyone asked for help, she would stand back and in turn ask "what is it you want help with? (insert answer/difficulty) Oh I think it looks fine. There are SOS classes you can sign up for if you need to come back and fix whatever." and would walk away. (side note: there was another person there, but we're not sure if she was supposed to be an assistant or what because we never saw her walking around offering help either). Jenna moved through the steps, with barely any explanation on technique or stroke. It was such a 'blah' experience. She gave off the vibe that she really didn't want to be there, and in turn made me feel like I just couldn't wait to be done with the painting and be out of there. I'm not an artist by any means, but I will say, disappointingly, that the painting from that day is by far my LEAST favorite that I've done. Before the last person had walked out of the door the instructor was already half way through the parking lot, bag in hand. Clearly she didn't want to waste a minute longer being there. I signed up for another Disney painting the next day at the Roseville location with Emily and WHAT A DIFFERENCE! They pre-outlined the shapes on the canvas for everyone. Kept track of everyone that was coming in and delayed the class from starting for a bit waiting for a couple people. They played Disney movie songs while we all painted a Disney movie picture. Both her and her assistant, A'Janae, interacted with the customers, got involved in the conversation when everyone was talking about one Disney movie or another, etc. Both instructors we ready and able to help, and would even refill paint without the person asking because they noticed it first. Emily was very patient, and explained her techniques and brush strokes slowly and clearly. Suggested we practice on our napkins or plates to make sure we understood. They weren't in a hurry to rush everyone out of the door. They stuck around and took pictures of the seperate groups that were there. It was my first time going to this location and I was very pleased i made the drive. It was worth it. read more

What a great place! My friends couldn't make it so I said what the heck I'll go alone. Well you are not alone at this place. In a room full of happy faces ready to paint how could you feel alone. The staff here is oh so enthusiastic and friendly. The gal teaching our class was so encouraging and funny. She made everyone feel like they could paint a masterpiece. Even if you have never painted a thing in your life you will leave this place with a work of art you'll be proud of. I highly recommend doing this at least once. I'm going back for sure!!! read more