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    Ana T.

    Definitely, a cure for a rainy day! I chose a small canvas. Surveying over the art books in the corner set the tone for art inspiration. I like the music genre and ordering adult beverages. It is recommended to attend with a friend. This place is too fun to visit alone.

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    Nicole F.

    We came in on Sunday to do mini-paints, drink, and catch up at the bar! Splash is really awesome if you just want to paint your own thing for cheap and not have to deal with getting the supplies or the clean up. If you do choose to do a class it's guided by an instructor with a pre chosen design. The mini-paints are $10! The staff were super kind and accommodating to us. The drinks were really tasty and well priced as well. I definitely want to come back next time I visit Milwaukee! Thanks so much to Mary and Lexi!

    So much fun! Very nice crew! Can't wait to give them an awesome review!
    Seta A.

    The idea is splendid! The room very art-studio type - with all the paraphernalia of art provided: books, paints, brushes, and canvas! You choose a canvas size (small for like $5 or a large one for $20), and then you can order a drink or two, (they are all $5.00) and then just let it go and enjoy an artsy evening, be creative, be silly! The crew was super nice! I think this is all you need to know - just go and explore it, it was THE most fun thing ever!

    Josh B.

    I think I've found a new monthly hobby... Alcohol and paint. The two go together like whiskey and coke. Because whiskey goes with everything. for $33 dollars, you get about three hours in a studio with a group of people and an instructor, who will walk you through how to mimic their painting. The experience didn't feel forced, and the staff was helpful if I needed advice or even just a new paintbrush. I never felt rushed, and the whole night was fun and relaxing, even if my owl did end up looking like it had a beard instead of a tuft. The drinks were reasonably priced, with two whiskey cokes and a mimosa running about $17 dollars. It should also be noted that this is a tip free establishment, INCLUDING the drink/bar service. I didn't think too much about it, but after paying my tab for the bar and session, it turns out that the difference between the tips I'd normally pay out over a night out on a Friday evened out with the somewhat high price of the studio session... Not bad! Going for a date, or with a group of friends, this would be a great activity, although the seating was a bit tight... I found myself constantly having to shift my brush water/drink around to be able to work, and make sure that I wasn't putting them in elbowroom of my neighbor. I'll definitely be coming back, especially since you leave with what you paint, so you get a souvenir too!

    Sarita M.

    Cool place. I like that its open pretty late it makes for something interesting to do at night. Would be super awesome if it stayed open until midnight. I chose to get a small canvas and just paint what was in my head i feel like that was a good choice. While looking around some of the pictures were really impressive i wasn't a huge fan of one person trying to teach a class of 30+ people. The drinks were reasonably priced and the atmosphere was cool. Completely decorated by what looked like paintings made by the teachers. Good music. And friendly staff.

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    Michela P.

    This place was so much fun. Me and my wife who is not very artsy suggest it. And she had so much fun. They have books to get ideas from. We enjoyed painting while sipping on some pink moscado and eating a pretzel. The employees there were very nice and attentive. The only thing I would change would be to add a wider variety of small bites such as cheese sampler, olives, salami etc.. Other than that this place rocked!

    My Hoan bridge
    Ilana O.

    I wanted to looooove this place, and I didn't expect to be a little bored by it. The staff is great, the no tipping policy at the bar is refreshing, as are the drinks (I'm assuming, I opted just for a glass of water). I'm not a talented artist, or a particularly talented person, but it shouldn't have taken 3 hours to paint the Hoan bridge, which was the image we were to recreate last night. I have done this type of thing before, and previously have felt rushed. I know there must be a balance between allotting 3 minutes to do a background and 20 minutes to do a small set of trees. My $28 painting came out decently, in my opinion and it was nice catching up with a friend, but it felt so slow paced that I ended up not following directions when it came to the main part - the bridge. I just looked at the examples and started doing what I thought needed to be done. After I was nearly finished with my bridge, the instructor started telling the class how to make the color to start the bridge. Maybe some paintings are more involved and may require more time, but by the end of this session, I was ready to get the heck outta there. Still, it's pretty hard to be upset when painting such pretty things in such pretty colors.

    Glow night!
    Molly B.

    Get the early to check in. There was a mad rush 5 minutes before the event started. We went here for my boyfriends birthday last weekend. It was honestly the most fun we've had in a long time. The instructor was really helpful and fun and the drinks helped quite a bit. :) We went on Glow Night and I can't wait to go back on a regular night to add more paintings to our newly started collection. Price was great, drinks were plentiful and service was perfect.

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    Rachael G.

    Loved. It. Hands down, this was the most fun I've had in months. Couple tips, check out their calender before going and make reservations. You can see what paintings they are doing for the entire month and then reserve your seat from there. I chose a painting called "Monty". Its a hill that is actually a cute monster with a house perched on top. The class took 3 hours. Originally I thought that was way too long and that it would drag. And then I got there and realized time was flying by because we were having so much fun! It really is for people of all skill levels. The couple next to us ended up with blobs and still had a great time and made something visually interesting to look at! I went with my friend and between the two of us we ordered 5 drinks, so the total for the day came to about 85 bucks. Considering we each had 3 hours of pure fun plus drinks and a canvas to take home? I consider that a bargain. I really enjoyed myself so much that I want to make this a monthly outing! If you don't sign up for a class, you can also just stop in and paint whatever you'd like. They really seem to be very accommodating! And guys, don't be scared! There are a lot of women there, but I think you'd really enjoy it to, plus you'll get points from your lady!

    Andy C.

    Date of most recent visit: 6/13/14 S plash Studio bridges several lifestyles and cultural interests. P aint. Drink wine. Drink beer. Play old school Nintendo games. All of the above. L ast time I was there, my wife and I painted Hank the Dog. A ll the staff are attentive, friendly, and courteous. S igning up on their website for the instructor led painting was quick and easy. H ave an urge to freestyle? Go for it - there are two sizes of blank canvases. S pace is no longer an issue with their recent expansion. T ipping is not necessary, which makes things more convenient. U nderstanding the history of fancy or classical art is not a prerequisite. D ang - the mini pumpkin paintings that I did last fall were really fun too. I saw families spanning 3 generations, couples, and two bachelorette parties. O ur two experiences have been decidedly entertaining and social. S ometimes parking can be at a premium, but public lots/garages are available. Categorically... Location: 5 out of 5 Splash is approximately a 5 minute walk from where we live in the 3rd Ward, so convenience is key. There are angled street spots available on Broadway, and there are several public lots and garages. the GRE and #15 bus run parallel to Broadway as well. Customer Service: 4 out of 5 Each of the ladies and gentlemen that work at Splash are pleasant. They're friendly, they smile, and even when the bar staff busy dishing out drinks, they don't act like they're too hoity toity to talk to you or help out. Many thanks especially go out to the people that help out when customers enter - checking them in, directing to them to where the aprons are, and explaining the relatively easy to understand chalkboard for the set paintings. These are the same folks that help clean up the mess when all is said and done. This will factor in later, but while the prices might seem slightly inflated for what you're getting, remember that in conjunction with the no tipping policy and the behind the scenes people, this operation operates very well and has made conscious efforts to retain excellent employees. Drink menu: 3.5 out of 5 90% of beer drinkers will be satiated here. Macro brews like Miller, macro brews that pretend to be craft like Blue Moon, and true local/regional craft beers are available. I can't speak to the selection of wine as I'm not a wine drinker, but I would be wary before ordering any of the mixed drinks out of curiosity. In other words, it's not a bad idea to stick with what you know (classic mixed drinks) because some of their themed drinks are a bit on the cloyingly sweet side and optically look like the cup of water after you rinse off your brushes. Instruction: 5 out of 5 For not having any type of artistic background, I found our instructor's style to be easy to follow and succinct. Additionally by design, he was quite patient with everyone in the class and gave sufficient time for some people to "catch up" while others got more rounds of drinks. The nice part about this place is that it's similar to Planet Fitness' motto of "no judgement zone." We sat on the Hank the Dog painting session on June 13, and the variations in final products was neat to see. Cleanliness/Decor/Setup: 4 out of 5 Bright and well-lit space, and the expansion which allows for more free-painting tables was a good move. The only critique I would have of the setup for the instructor led paintings is that due to the angle of some of seats, some patrons might have to constantly turn around to see what the instructor is doing, and others may be flush with the podium where the instructor is standing, which can make it difficult to follow along. To alleviate some of these potential problems, there's a secondary staff member who paints the exact same thing in one of the corners, which I think did help. Value: 4 out of 5 Drink prices are reasonable, considering that there is not a need to tip. Think 3 - 6 bucks for a beer depending on your likes. Mixed drinks to my knowledge ranged from 7 to 10 bucks. The instructor led painting sessions are around 35 bucks a person, and the free-paint canvases are either 10 bucks for a smallish square one (5 or 6 inches maybe?), or 20 bucks for a canvas that's roughly the size of a legal pad. Overall: 4 out of 5 Strong 4 star experience (actually 4.25 stars), and a solidly fun time. They take plenty of pictures during the sessions, and post them to their fb page later on.

    Sitting outside @ Splash getting our paint on.
    Stefani S.

    Love this place! I've been here quite a few times to paint with the instructor and on my own. It's located in the third ward so I can feel safe leaving here at night for the most part. They have a small outside area with a few tables which is nice, but the tables are pretty small making it hard to fit your easel, canvas, paint, drinks, etc... The rest of the bar is pretty spacious unless you're sitting at the bar. If you can, don't sit at the bar. You'll have limited space and you're facing away from the instructor. Drinks are tasty (and can be strong!) and one of the nights I was here they had a glow in the dark shots scavenger hunt which was fun and some of them were free! They also had a glow paint night which was unique and fun. The music is loud but that's one of my favorite things about this bar. I could hear the instructor just fine. They could slow down a bit with the steps but I am also a perfectionist and take longer than most with my painting! There is also a calendar online that shows you which paintings they are doing each night, but I prefer to do my own paintings :) I would recommend!

    Stephanie R.

    My boyfriend and I took his sister and fiancé here for his sister's graduation and we couldn't have asked for a better time! The staff was friendly and drinks were decently priced. I had no idea how I was going to paint something as beautiful as the example but the art instructor took us through it step by step and I adored the final product. Being that we painted on a couples night, the art instructor did a great job at ensuring my boyfriend's artwork matched up to mine. I definitely look forward to coming here again soon!

    Amber L.

    I remember my 2013 experience more fondly maybe because I was with a good group of people. Tonight I was all about the painting..i love elephants..love love love. Splash is nice because they offer alcoholic beverages..i wish there was more space and it was semi more interactive. It is also a nice venue because you are able to make art and they post photos of all creations..well not mine bc i snuck out the door lol but nonetheless go with people you enjoy being around, or go by yourself..nothing wrong with that...pretty therapeutic as the hours simply pass into an artistic abyss.

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    They could slow down a bit with the steps but I am also a perfectionist and take longer than most with my painting!

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    We did this paint nite because my husband really wanted to do it...so I begrudgingly went (I didn't…read morewant to be out late on a work night). Boy am I glad I did go. We had Vanessa as our instructor and she was great. She explained everything well. She was willing to help if needed. Don't worry if you think you can't paint. They give you step by step instructions on how to paint the picture. Even if yours doesn't look like what is on display, at least you put your own flair on it! We painted the Eiffel Tower and my husband & I certainly tried our best. Our painting didn't exactly look like the example but we certain had fun painting it. Who knew I bit of artistic talent....but don't bet on me to be the next Picasso. We will definitely be doing this again. We may bring more people with us next time!

    Paint Nite. I was told about you by a fellow employee at a company…read more That company shall remain nameless because I say so. But back to Paint Nite. It was a very colorful experience. I have always wanted to paint a picture. Now I have. How about that. So, the instructor/host was very helpful. She was able to get me, a no talent hack, to paint a fantastic Louvre worthy painting. It was so good, in fact, that I went into work the next day and quit my job. I informed HR that my artistic talents were being wasted in a dump like this. Thank you Vanessa for bringing out my inner Van Gogh. I will be going to more Paint Nites to hone my craft.

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    Vibez Creative Arts Space

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    I wanted to love this. I really did. Early Mother's Day with the family. Wheelchair accessible…read more Tables are low not a high table/stool for my mom. Painting and margaritas, sounds good, right? We arrived on time- not set up for us yet- We looked around super cute space, lots of fun art supplies- would be fun for kids. We were down one in our party. We sat down and their completed example was on an easel- there were 4 of us and only 3 pieces of paper (shaped like an easel) with paint (red, white, blue, and yellow). I asked for one more- and it felt like I was asking for too much and putting them out. We were given 2 brushes each- my larger brush - the bristles were stuck together- I asked for an alternate one- and I was given another. (We were the only ones who signed up/showed up?). Also, we were surprised for a margarita paint and sip, we had no margaritas/ only hard seltzer margarita flavored- I am not supposed to drink anything with bubbles/carbonated. Ok, I drank one anyway.... I was disappointed when we found out- this was a "self-guided" painting experience. We had no idea that no one was going to teach us anything. The picture example was up there and we were told it was best to paint the background first. The margarita glass was drawn on our canvas. I have been to other paint and sips- but with an artist walking us through the steps. This felt more like open art space hours. I was disappointed. I wanted to love this space. It's close to home, seems woman owned, and has great potential. For Me, and my group, I don't feel we had the experience we expected. I wish the staff was more interactive, provided guidance; instead the 3 of them were at a nearby table creating social media and we listened to the same playlist overhead on repeat. It's a great space, I'd call and ask how the paint/sip was run if you are looking for a guided paint class.

    Our painting host was exceptional, making us laugh as we painted. The drinks were magnificent!…read moreKudos to Chris, the bartender! We can't wait to come back.

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    My friend and I went to this newer crafting studio located near downtown Waukesha tonight. They…read moreoffer wine, hard ciders, hard seltzer's, soda, and I believe beer (I'm not a beer drinker so I didn't pay attention to that). They also have light snacks and sandwiches. The space is bright and open with many different project options. Generally, it is recommended that you go to their website and pick a project at least 24 hours in advance so they can prepare the materials and stencils (if needed). The projects are very reasonably priced compared to other similar places and they are more than willing to customize projects based on pictures you send them! We arrived and got a bin with our wood boards and other supplies. We started by sanding the boards and putting them together and staining/painting them. The owners are very friendly and helpful through the whole process. They have many stain, paint, and glitter options to really customize your project! We had a blast and found it to be very relaxing! The owners also won't let you help clean up -- a plus when you just want a break haha. I can't wait to go back! I should also note that they do many different projects such as string art, dirty cup paintings (which look awesome), clocks, and even candle holders. They accommodate groups for birthday parties and bachelorette parties as well! Overall, if you are looking to do some crafting I'd say check out Artsy Bliss!

    Super fun projects that can be customized and super sweet owners! Pinterest ideas come to life in…read morethis space! Very reasonable prices as well.

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