A friend and I had a great time painting America the Beautiful on July 1st, right before America's…read more250th birthday. We decided to pay the extra $20 fee to make a homemade candle and came early to smell all the available fragrances. You can bring your own drinks (alcoholic is OK) and snacks for a fun, relaxing social evening with friends, family or co-workers. The first step is setting your candle wick into the clear glass container. You put a gizmo that holds the wick so it stays centered in the container. After we finally chose the fragrance and a color to tint the wax, it was easy to pour in the fragrance into the cup of warmed up wax. Then pour it into the container and let it sit to cool off and firm up. Everything is set up in advance at the various painting stations. The paints for your particular painting, 3 brushes to use - a large, medium and a finer brush. The instructor walks you through what to do with the appropriate brush and paint color. You can watch the instructor live or also on the TV screens. They will also walk around and help you if you need assistance. Since the instructor walks you through the process step by step, anyone can make a painting that you will be proud of. My only suggestion was that the smallest brush I was given wasn't quite fine enough for my liking. I like to paint fine details. After everyone is done, they take a big group photo at the end and it's fun to see all the different variations of the end product. It was a really fun, casual evening and I can't wait to do another one!

Painting with a Twist is a cozy, creative studio where guests can enjoy a guided painting…read moreexperience in a relaxed and fun environment. Included in the price: art supplies (paint, glitter, pencils), easels, aprons, and large tables arranged for groups, along with vibrant wall art showcasing sample paintings (that are also available to purchase). Guests are led step-by-step by an artist through a fun and interactive painting session where creativity meets community! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just holding a brush for the first time, the artist will guide you step by step. Our artist-Kaidy- expressed a warm personality and gave very helpful tips. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, making it perfect for date nights, parties, or team-building events. Expect plenty of laughs, great music, and encouragement as you bring your masterpiece to life. You'll leave with a beautiful painting and a memory worth framing!

We had so much fun!!!!! I'm so glad we chose board and brush over painting with a twist!!!…read more Everything is completely customizable. Don't like the stain in the example pic? Cool! Don't use it. Don't like part of the stencil? Awesome! Don't use it. Your success... or failure... is 100% up to you and your creative vision. That being said - no one came out of this class with anything that didn't look absolutely beautiful! Holly was absolutely awesome! We had an issue with my board being warped (not their fault... they didn't grow the tree right?) and she rolled with the punches. Super impressed with this place! Also.... The wine was complimentary

We had great service and all of our needs were met with one on one attention! Very affordable for…read moreall the quality of service and quality of product you receive.

Lorri Acott will be doing a paper clay workshop at the Holder Dane Gallery and Studios again. I…read moretook the workshop last year and it was fabulous! Not only was it the first time I worked with this type of clay, but the learning experience was great in so many other ways. The techniques used have served Lorri well in her amazing art, which is displayed in private collections and publicly in cities everywhere. It was a joy to learn from her; she has a down-to-earth, laid back attitude and a great sense of humor. The others in the workshop were excellent to be with for the long weekend and the experience levels ranged from beginner to seasoned. Because the pieces were raku fired, waiting with the group for the pieces to finish was a fun and exciting time. I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in clay. Lorri and her husband, Adam Schultz, will be holding workshops at Holder Dane in March, with Adam's figurative clay workshop March 24-26 and Lorri's figurative paper clay workshop March 27-29. This is a rare opportunity that you won't want to miss!

This has to best the best painting class in Dallas. We did the Paint and sip and it was so fun.read more

Cynthia is the most inspiring artist and teacher I have come across. She helped to unlock my…read morepassion for art and helped me hurdle the fear I had in getting started or even in making mistakes. This class has helped me find more peace and happiness in all other parts of my life through my expression and joy in painting. Thank you Cynthia- you help people not just in art but in life!!

We celebrated my young niece's birthday at Painting with a Twist in Dallas and let me just say...we…read morehad a blast! The kids were happy, the adults were impressed, and even those of us who weren't painting had fun just being part of the energy. From the moment we arrived, the staff went above and beyond. Dana, Tanishia, and our instructor Eva were warm, attentive, and full of great vibes. They created such a welcoming atmosphere that the whole event felt personal and joyful, even though there were other guests in the studio. We had our own table up front with plenty of space for cake, presents, and all the birthday extras. And the glow-in-the-dark private room? Major hit!!We sang Happy Birthday in there, and the staff even played the birthday song over the speakers...it felt like a mini concert moment for the kids. It was the kind of thoughtful touch that made the day feel extra special. I left completely inspired (particularly my inner child). I'm already plotting a return for a grown-up girls' night--but next time, we'll swap the birthday cake for cocktails and small bites. Pro Tips: 1. Check the online calendar to view upcoming paintings, pricing, and reserve your spot. 2. Parking out front and street parking in-back is limited, so consider valet next door. 3. The vibe is upbeat, fun, and easygoing: perfect for parties, dates, and hangouts. 4. Ask about the private room for special occasions if you have 8-15 people, the glow-in-the-dark setup is a total crowd-pleaser. Happy Painting :-)

Had so much fun on a Friday date night! There's complimentary valet at the Lovers Seafood next…read moredoor, but make sure to tip! We had Alisha as our instructor. She was fun, encouraging and very detailed in her explanation. I thought everyone's paintings looked so good. They have wine openers and cups for you to use!

Brooke is an amazing teacher, with many years of experience. She has talked or local school…read moredistrict as well as in her own practice. I took voice lessons many years ago and came back for piano. Brooke is very knowledgeable and will give 110% it's up to you to decide what you will do to equal it.

Growing up singing in choirs, I learned very well how to sing as part of a group and sound the same…read moreas everyone else. I learned to match pitch and mimic runs. I learned to understand when to sing loudly and when to sing softly. But I never learned which voice was my own. I never learned how to use what I have already because I was so caught up trying to sound like everyone else, I never embraced my own sound. My thinking has prevented me all this time, from growing as a singer. The ability has been there, the desire has absolutely been there, but with a clouded mind, the greatest of any talents becomes average, at best. Both of my parents were leaders in church, singing traditional black gospel music, filled with soul. Lots of runs, lots of modulations and key and tempo changes, lots of drawn out vowels, extended breath holds, stratosphere-level bridge notes... but most of all, they always had emotion. There was passion that lead them when they sang. I remember saying, "I'll never be able to sing like them, so I hold back a lot because I can't do what they did." In our first session, her reply was simple: "You CAN do it. And you will sing even BETTER than they did." Just to have a positive voice to trust more than my own negative thinking, that alone would be worth my time. But she's taken time to help me understand when to use my full voice vs my falsetto, how to project sound in every range, how to shape notes to match my strongest vowel sounds, how to be willing to make a mistake and learn from it. And whereas I used to refrain from allowing anyone to hear me singing, now, it's common for me to sing out freely at work, at church and everyone else, with little concern for who is listening. I still have lots to learn, but I'm grateful to be learning it in a safe place.

We recently moved to DFW and signed our daughter up for art lessons with Paige. She's 10 and…read morestarted 5th grade at a new school. We had some real tough days, but you know what days are ALWAYS good days? The days she has art with Paige. She's even told us that when she "grows up", she's gonna pay someone to paint with her. It just makes her so happy. I cannot recommend Paige Lane highly enough.

Great classes! Dalida is awesome and very flexible about what we learn in the classes. She always…read moreis open to listen to the students questions.

Dalida is an amazingly elegant, professional belly dancer and instructor. She teaches students of…read moreall skill levels with ease and her classes are fun. I love her classes! Her love of all things belly dance is infectious and inspiring. Whether you're just looking for a good workout, want to learn the basics of belly dance, or if you've been belly dancing for years and want to look more poised and elegant, Dalida can help you!