This class was AMAZING! I actually went alone and it was easy going fitting in and very easy…read moreinstructions. I had a glass of sangria while i painted my work and made friends with the person sitting next to me. I also photobombed other peoples pix. I bought this class in a Groupon but I really like it so Im willing to do it again soon. Can't wait!

I love paint nite…read more HOWEVER. I went once with artist Rich Seidman at Molly Spilanes. He was full of fun energy and smiles and made the night go smoothly. He instructed easily and I learned good techniques. Even though the "class" is just for fun and not necessarily to learn, I go for the painting, and Rich gave a great class. We looked forward to paint nite again with him as the artist. I went a second time, again to Molly Spilanes. I love the venue and the area, and chose a different picture - red fall leaves or something. On the paint nite site, the artist should have been Rich again, but instead was Andrea. Maybe she is under pressure from college and whatnot, but her energy was negative. The group was fantastic and my painting came out OK, but there were lots of things I didn;t enjoy and will probably avoid a class if she is the instructor. However, I emailed paint nite because if this is common, booking with one artist and then arriving to find another artist instructing the class, I may avoid paint nite for a short while. The class started late. It should have been 7pm, but it started at 730pm~ish. Her tone just seemed harsh. Now, i am not all puppies and sunshine myself, but we're there to have fun. The instruction went OK, but we were towards the back and couldn't see that she had painted anything on a canvas to show us - she didn't point it out or hold it up, so we couldn't see above the rows ahead of us. We struggled with technique. I also noticed - she took liberty and changed her interpretation of the painting we chose online - she said she liked spring better than fall - but I hadn't realized until I went online at the paint nite and saw the painting was changed. I was wondering why it didn't look like what we signed up for. That's fine, because I still came home with a painting I did myself, but I would have liked to see the painting that we chose and then *I* could interperet it how *I* wanted since *I* was the one paying for the class. At the end, around 9pm, she started talking about how she knows who gives her bad reviews because she can remember our faces (this had to be in jest, but still - not cool), and that if we give her less than a 10 in our survey, she'll lose her 5 star rating. And she'll know who it was because if we come back again she'll remember. Ok. Then she pointed out the tip jar, and not to feel obligated but she does have student loans. Well, I do too! The way the class ended - her yelling about giving her a good rating and soliciting tips - made me realize it's important to know who will be the artist and to know ahead of time what to expect. I hope she does well on her finals because maybe she was stressed, but I do go for the painting. I would do this again in the future but in a different venue or borough. We based the decision for this specific paint nite on the venue, the artist, and the painting. and we only left 100% pleased with the venue.

An absolutely wonderful experience! My company did the…read morepaint and sip as a happy hour, and it was one of the best we've had. The instructor created a fun and open environment and everyone was so present. It was a great group activity for any experience level. Huge shout out to Dana for leading with kindness and encouragement.

We had a very disappointing experience working with Paint the Town from start to finish…read more The process began with billing issues, including receiving an incorrect invoice that reflected a higher amount than originally agreed upon. Even after that was corrected, we were sent multiple follow-up invoices as if payment had not been made. Leading up to the event, there were repeated requests for additional funds, along with communications suggesting the event would not be accommodated, despite confirmation of payment already being provided. To date, we are still awaiting a refund for the overpayment. Communication between the vendor and their teaching artists appeared to be extremely limited. As a result, the instructors arrived without all necessary materials and were not properly prepared for the scope of the event. There were not enough supplies for all participants, and the facilitators themselves expressed frustration due to the lack of information and coordination. Some even shared that they had scheduling conflicts due to last-minute changes and unclear expectations. Unfortunately, this lack of organization and communication impacted the overall flow of our Mother's Day event, which has historically been smooth and well-executed. This year, the experience felt disjointed and unnecessarily stressful. Additionally, the coordination between the vendor's main office and their East Coast teaching staff seemed disconnected, contributing further to the confusion. We often received duplicate or conflicting communication from multiple representatives, even after already providing responses. Overall, this was one of the most challenging vendor experiences we've had as an organization. We would not recommend Paint the Town based on this experience, nor will we be working with them again in the future.

I have visits this place a few more times after my last review. I want to say that this is my go to…read morefor Paint N Sip! Especially for a gathering. We celebrated my sister's 23 bday here. Once again, Geydi did not disappoint! You will not get a more affordable deal! $40/ person BYOB. You can bring your own cake and decor for cake table. Paint, drink, sing happy birthday and eat cake. You and your party alone, no other guest. Geydi is accommodating and fantastic! You have to give FinerStudio Paint N Sip a try!!!

I planned a paint and sip for my friends birthday on Saturday and it was a complete success! Heidi…read moreis phenomenal and she really takes time, while making great jokes to teach you how to paint. There wasn't one bad painting! I will totally be returning to do another paint and sip night. Did I mention it was BYOB?! Such a plus!

Musepaint bar is so much fun for date nights, birthdays, or just for fun. I went to the Garden to…read morecelebrate my birthday; it was so much! They have appetizers and drinks. They have many paintings to choose from and also offer family nights which is kid friendly

This was so much fun! Came here for a girls night and I have no artistic abilities. But I impressed…read moremyself and was able to follow along really well. I loved how the instructor was so interactive with all of the groups. This is your sign to go!!

Recommend making reservations on weekends, as this past Saturday evening was almost fully packed…read more We had more fun than we thought we would. Because the main table was full, we got to sit at a booth, which is what I preferred! There was another couple across from us, but it was all good! Lada and Kate were great hosts and took their time to go over the instructions a few times and even show where the bathroom is. This was totally fun date night, I can't wait to pick up our bears! would love to do it again either in person or get their bears delivered to do at home. Loved the selection of colors and sprinkles.

Cute concept. Fun date idea for creatives and those alike. The accommodations are basic, and you…read moremust allow a turnaround time for pickup/delivery to for your masterpiece to dry. It's rather expensive, but again, the end product is worth it .

I love painting pottery stores. There aren't many of them anymore. So I was happy when I found Mud…read moreGenius in Bayside. This store is a little small. So when the place is full or there's a lot of kids, it can be noisy. But it's too be expected. There's also a couple small dogs in the store. They keep to themselves. They had a decent selection of pottery to choose from. However, I think we wished there was a little more. We wanted to paint some of the marvel characters that we saw in a picture and also saw as a finished product on the shelf, but they were sold out. It's $8 to sit and then the price of the pottery on top of it. It's not cheap, but you're paying for the entertainment of it, the experience and memories, as well as, bringing home a one of a kind painted pottery. Additionally, there's a credit card fee if you pay with credit card. So I opted to pay in cash. Owners/staff are friendly. The staff offered suggestions on how to start painting (e.g. sketching out my design with a pencil first). But be patient, the owners have broken English. It didn't bother me, but I could see how it may be frustrating for others. Overall, we had a nice time at Mud Genius.

I wanted to like this place. After all, there are few paint-your-own-pottery places left as any…read morequick Google search will tell you. Sadly it was a frustrating experience and I am left wondering if it's this place only functions when the wife of the husband/wife team is at the helm. When she appeared she at least made an effort at customer friendliness. We went in on a weekday. I asked for an ice cream bowl. The husband's owner pointed to the shelves. I said I looked and could he help. He pointed to them again. No help. Sigh. I pick out a big item for my 8-year-old. We sit down. He proceeds to lecture my kid on using a big brush so he will finish faster. Is fast the goal here? It was overbearing and he didn't get any social cues to back off. More people come in -- a 5 and 8-year-old. He insists they sit together even though there's plenty of space because as he says: "this way I don't have to keep walking back and forth." It's a small shop people. Now we are crowded next to a 5-year-old who has ants in his pants and is ready to climb the walls. Relaxing it was not. Then there's the dog, which they keep in the store. I don't mind dogs, but some do. One such customer said her kid was afraid and could they put the dog away. He is put in the back only to keep coming back out or yap. Now we have to listen to the drama unfolding. But, I think the final straw, after enduring all this was that when I asked for a fine point brush because all the brushes out had bristles that were worn out I was informed customers ruined them so that's what they had. The message here: We can't have nice things and neither can you. I get kids are the main customers but it's an art shop and I KNOW brushes are not that expensive that you can't keep some aside for adults who are trying to do some more detailed work. So, no, it wasn't much fun, and it was sure as hell not relaxing. We won't be back.

Allure Art Studio recently relocated from Jamaica Avenue to Linden Boulevard, and the new space is…read morea major upgrade. It is still conveniently close to the original location but significantly more spacious and comfortable, which really enhances the overall experience. The studio is a Black& woman owned business, and the owner was professional, welcoming, and very clear with her instructions throughout the session. I appreciated how easy it was to follow her directions while painting on canvas, which made the experience enjoyable and stress-free even for someone without a strong art background. This is a great creative space and a business well worth supporting.

MGHSPSA NY CHAPTER recommends Allure Art Studio in Jamaica, Queens NY. Amy, owner/operator is a…read morewonderful and personable hostess. We had our Meet and Greet for the Chapter there last night and she did a phenomenal job in keeping everyone engaged and entertained. Love her energy.... Kudos to Amy and Allure Art Studio

So happy one of my best friends introduced me to this place or I never would have found it. There…read moreare so many ceramic pieces to choose from ranging in size and price. Then when you finally pick the piece to your liking you get to choose the different paints you would like to use. There's instructions on each table too for beginners like myself. Finally you come back a few weeks later to pick up and pay for your piece. My boyfriend and I both gifted our pieces to our parents who seemed to really appreciate the effort we put into them. I cannot wait to go back when we have a home to decorate together!

Had a great time making my daughters Christmas plate here. The owner was so nice and had awesome…read moretips and tricks for getting my 4 month olds hand to lay flat on the plate! So sweet helpful and welcoming. Can't wait to go back!

Great experience from planning to execution. Did a paint your pet party for my wife's 75th…read morebirthday. Wad great fun. Highly recommend.

The people with Paint the Town are extremely responsive and answer each and every question…read morethoroughly. Josephine, the specific artist/instructor was right on time, extremely organized and a great teacher. We were all so pleased with our results and highly recommend the experience!!