I attended my first class with the Paint Bar yesterday and couldn't be more delighted. I'm impressed how they were able to quickly bring the program online in light of the unexpected challenges of the virus. They even offered to deliver the supplies until shipping was available so people could participate. The teacher broke the steps down to simplify a complex painting, and carefully demonstrated each of the techniques. They even broke the class out into breakout rooms so friends could work together from home. Overall, it was a terrific experience. read more

The Paint Bar - Irises in the style of Van Gogh - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The Paint Bar is a lot of fun, and no matter how little talent you have (I can't draw a circle without Powerpoint), you can indeed create a masterpiece (ok, maybe it will only sell for $2 at your garage sale in 10 years, but your very small children will be impressed). I suggest arriving 30 minutes early, so that you don't get stuck in the line waiting for paints and can focus on importing things like buying a glass of wine. It also helps to be seated near the small stage in front so that you can easily see the example completed painting on the wall. They rotate through a selection of different ones, which are specified on the website when you buy your tickets, so don't pick a class that will paint a lame one like the happy dolphin! Also, you need to see the instructor, who will demonstrate painting an additional example on the stage. The instructor was quite funny, and fairly clear in explaining the individual steps one by one, although she went pretty quickly. The full 2 hours are necessary to complete the painting, and if you fall behind, you will miss some of the tricks or paint combinations. If you bring a date, be sure to praise how much better his or her piece is than yours, over and over again. Artists are sensitive, and who knows, you might get lucky later. If you have talent, maybe your painting will end up in Somerville's Museum of Bad Art, and not in a garage sale! read more

I had only done 1 previous paint night when I went to the Paint Bar with my friend. So, obviously, I kept comparing the two. And Paint Bar wins, hands-down. At my previous experience, you picked a seat and the paint & aprons were there. Here, Jill (the owner/founder, who is SO friendly) shows you to your reserved spot and gives you a plate. You then fill up the plate yourself with the paint (following the directions of how many pumps/color) and get your own apron. This gets you immediately involved and mingling with other painters. My previous paint night gave you 1 brush (which was pretty thick) and that was it. Paint Bar gives you 5 different brushes (which the instructor explains) and we use each one. You can also just go up and get more paint whenever you want, as opposed to getting the owner's attention and waiting until she brings you more. Ari, the teacher, was young, enthusiastic, hilarious and talented. He helped us (especially the Type-A people, such as moi) relax and not get so uptight. And the best parts of my painting are the ones I did when I let go and just had fun. And the music he played was very fun. Positives: they had several of the example paintings around the room, so that everyone could see it. And Ari was standing on a raised platform while painting, and had a huge piece of white paper to show us examples of what to do. Candy and water are only $1 (I don't know how much the alcohol is, and I think soda is only $1 too). Negatives: the stools are not only a bit high for the tables (and I'm short), but are SUPER uncomfortable after 2 hours. My booty was KILLING me. Everyone had a blast - including me! And I actually want to hang my painting. I will definitely come back. read more

The Paint Bar - My Vermont (or was it NH?) sunset! - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

The Paint Bar is a lot of fun. Go with a group of friends or even just one other person! You're bound to have a great time. They provide a lot of instruction so you really can't go wrong - plus you're able to purchase alcoholic drinks which will get your creative juices flowing. The only negative is that the space is a bit cramped and there's a bottle neck when you're trying to get your paints, plus you may end up bumping elbows with whoever is next to you. read more

I came here with my mom last Wednesday after we won a Paint Bar gift certificate from a silent auction for one of our favorite local nonprofits, Girl Scouts! So thank you to Paint Bar first of all for supporting a great cause. My mom and I picked this class since you get one free glass of wine for 21+ attendees on Wednesday (#WineWednesday). We got aprons to wear and we set up our palettes based on the number of pumps of each shade of paint listed. We could see and hear the instructor clearly. It was relatively easy to follow along, however sometimes I felt a bit rushed filling in some of the larger portions of the painting. I almost wish we had either a slightly smaller canvas or a little bit more time, so I didn't have to hustle quickly to fill in the background before we moved on. Overall, a very fun experience to try! read more

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I wanted to come here for date night, but the new guy I was seeing said painting wasn't his thing... that relationship didn't last long. I then decided to ask my good friend to go with me and she was as excited as I was about the whole thing. We went on a Friday night and we were the first ones there. We were immediately greeted by the instructor - I apologize I don't remember her name. She was so friendly and explained how paint night worked. Because we were the first one there we got to choose where to sit. About 10 minutes later, more people started showing up... couples, singles, families. It was great to see everybody so excited and wanting to learn something fun. The instructor was wonderful! She went through each step not once, but twice, and she went around the room to ask if anyone needed help. She played great music that made the experience even better. They do sell wine, beer, water, and snacks. I got a beer which was $6.00. People around us drank wine. They even raffled off a bottle of wine at the end of the night to those who "liked" them on Facebook or other social media outlets. By the way, the prices at this location is actually a little bit less than their Boston location which I've also been to. read more

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So much fun and a great idea for a date night or to go with a group of friends. Highly recommended

Some people choose yoga for therapy, we choose painting with wine. This place is as good as it gets. The instructor (Jackie!) is hilarious and completely calls out the type-A personalities (me) who look into painting techniques before they arrive. Within mintues you're completely relaxed, boozed up, and painting away - not caring if your clouds are a little messy or you sea water is too green. Perfect for a night out with roommates, a date, family bonding.. anything really! Sign up fast, it fills up months in advance. Can't wait to try other paintings later this summer. Beers - $6 (Sam Summer!) Wine - $9 (good Pinot G) Painting/drinking at Paint Bar - JUST DO IT! read more

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My sister took me to The Paint Bar today as a suprise early birthday gift since I'm going to be the dirty thirty and I wasn't sure where she was taking me or what we're going to do. I arrived, and there was a lot of cool art, great music was on and a wine bar right by the entrance. Yes, I was excited. I'm always up for something new. I was a tad bit nervous because i'm a virgin when it comes to painting. I have to say that the artist did an excellent job guiding and navigating us amatures into Van Gogh himself. By the end of the day, I felt so proud of my art work and I had such an awesome experience. I will most definitely go again and introduce my other friends to this place. It's brings out the creative side of me. read more

The Paint Bar - My sister and I are artist now :) - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

What can I say?? This place has been the best thing to come to the Boston area!! I am so happy to have discovered the Paint Bar!!! Everyone who I have met there at a paint night has been nothing but SPECTACULAR! They are a great bunch and have wonderful attitudes! Most of the time when I have attended a "Paint Night" we have a different person teach the class, but for a few of them we have attended, we have had Kelly lead the class. About a week ago, my girlfriend and I attended the "Moonlight Boston" paint night and we wanted to make it a double so we wouldn't have duplicates of everything!!! Kelly was more than happy to help us and made our painting into our favorite one yet! I love attending these paint nights because they are just so relaxing and fun! The other best part of this place is the drink selection! I highly recommend the sangria because it is OUT OF THIS WORLD!! They are reasonably priced too! Another plus to Paint Bar would be the generous fundraisers! This is how I found out about Paint Bar because I attended my friends fundraiser! So all in all, this place is great for Girls Night, Date Night and Mom & Daughter night! Heck, it is great for any occasion and the possibilities for your paintings are ENDLESS! #love2paint #paintbarnewton #paintbarnewbury #drinkandpaint #somuchfun read more

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Awesome time!! I am not that artistic at all. Crafty and DIY, yes. But artsy? No. Jackie made the whole painting experience great. I felt like a real artist! Her directions were clear, direct, and easy to follow. Plus the tunes were super fun. Jackie and her mom are running an awesome business. I wish them tons of success. Kudos! read more

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I've wanted to come here for a while, but just haven't made the time before, which is too bad because it's a lot of fun. I came with my wife & 2 friends to paint the Frog Pond scene. Not my first choice, but we based it more on date than anything. I'm really surprised by how easy it wound up being and just how great the staff & other painters were. Something which really stood out for me was how gracious the instructor was when a couple came in almost an hour late (the roads were pretty bad that night). There was no exasperation in her voice as she welcomed them & guided them to settle in. During our break, she gave the couple some personal attention to help them catch up. That's service you don't see every day. It's definitely a little hokey, but it's a great time, especially with a few friends. Don't come with a super large crowd though (unless you're booking for a private party), it gets a little unwieldy & can be annoying to the other patrons. read more

The Paint Bar - Air halfway through the Frog Pond painting - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I took my team here for a team building day, we had the absolute best time! They were all nervous at first because only one of us is artistic, but everyone's photo turned out awesome! I would even say that you couldn't tell from a distance who went to 4 years of art school! The painting I chose, everyone thought that it was going to be too difficult and that there was a lot of detail, but The instructor walks you thru each step of the painting, making every step so simple. If you make a mistake, they will help you fix it, as long as there is no negativity! My entire team had a great time and I believe we will all be back again, I know I will! read more

The Paint Bar - CVS training team - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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My team from work came here on our team outing, and we had a great time. We decided to paint the Boston skyline. However, at the last minute, another girl and I decided to do different paintings, so we picked ones we saw on the wall and free hand painted them. However, the girl who was instructing us came over and made sure we were doing OK and answered any questions we had. And I was listening while she was instructing the painters who were following along, and she did a great job. Overall, friendly vibe, fun idea, and a great idea - I really enjoyed my time here. read more

The Paint Bar - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

This past weekend I just celebrated my Birthday with the "Paint Bar" with 25 of my friends and family. Like I would have it anywhere else!! No way! I don't even know where to begin on how amazing they treated everyone in my group. I planned the party a few months in advance so everyone in my group could get in the day we wanted to come in! They even let me have a "choice" of pictures as long as it was in the season. I've lost track now of how many times I've been to the Paint Bar...I'm kinda a Junkie. But, I never EVER get sick of it. They constantly have so many new paintings you can go every month and paint a new one and never have the same painting. Like me! Everyone at the Paint Bar treats their customers like family the minute you walk through the door. They are so organized the minute you walk through the door and have you ready and excited to paint!! Jill and Jackie worked so hard on making sure my Birthday was an absolute success and it sure was! Everyone is still raving on how much fun they had this past weekend. Everyone's Facebook is buzzing on how they cannot wait to get back their immediately. Their Facebook photos are all of their newly painted canvas of "Starry, Starry Boston!" THANK YOU Jill, Jackie, The entire "Schon" family and everyone at the Paint Bar! You made my Birthday very, very special! Even more then I could have ever wished for!! Had an absolute blast! We are definitely planning my next year's Birthday there for sure! No doubt about it! Everyone will be upset if I don't! read more

The Paint Bar - My Birthday From The Paint Bar!!! - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

My girlfriend had purchased a groupon for both of us to try this place out. We figured that it would be a cool thing to do on a cold fall week night. It really was a great time. I was impressed with the alcohol selection, they had my favorite fall beer (pumpkinhead) and it was as easy as they say. The instructor takes you step by step through the whole thing, and its just a fun and relaxing time. It's nice to see a family owned and runned business doing so well. We will be back. read more

The Paint Bar - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Went with coworkers. They took music requests which was fun and they helped anyone who needed extra guidance. Lots of opportunities to get raffle tickets based on social media check ins. Bob the bartender was funny and cool. Had a great time and would return! read more

Who goes ENTIRELY VIRTUAL for a paint bar???? Also why make GIFT CARDS only applicable for synchronous Zoom classes and not pre-recorded ones? I do not recommend this studio-- go to one that's in-person and actually allows you to use your gift card on their services!! read more

The atmosphere is nice. Its a little cramped though. There isnt much elbow space between people which makes it a little hard to paint sometimes. The instructors are friendly and helpful. They use a music streaming app, Spotify I believe, and take requests which helps get everyone involved. They also do a raffle which is fun. The drinks are a little expensive. The wine I had was so-so and the snacks (candy/chips) were way too overpriced but the great thing is YOU CAN BRING IN YOUR OWN FOOD/SNACKS. There is a pizza spot right next door you can grab a slice at during the intermission which is nice.I've been here 2 times and both times I has a wonderful time. Great place to do a date night or girls night out. read more

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Long Story Short.... This place is AWESOME. Probably the best date spot in the city. Short Story Long.... The other day my friends and I were looking for something completely new and fun to do and we randomly heard from a friend about this new place that opened called the Paint Bar. The story with the Paint Bar is that for some super inexpensive price, (I forget what it was in the end but I think it was like 35 bucks or something) they have someone teach you how to do famous painting, give you all the paints, canvas, etc you need, and when you are done you get to walk away with your own little work of art. Going into it, i was initially kind of hesitant cause the last time I painted anything I was in 7th grade, but between the awesome instructor (Jackie was HILARIOUS) and the fact that me and my friends all had a glass of wine/beer in our hands, I must say it is exponentially more fun than I ever would have expected. Absolute must try! Absolutely planning on doing again read more

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Been painting here for years! And it's more and more fun every time! The instructors are always so nice and helpful and you walk away with an amazing night painting after harnessing your inner artist. Love! read more

The Paint Bar - Dry break (upside down drying) Can't wait for final product - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

My husband and I went here tonight! The staff was welcoming, friendly and accommodating right as you walk in! They made the experience so fun! Anna is a great instructor and I'm not sure I can go to any other instructor now. She was so good! We'll be back! read more

We report our experience in which we believe that manager/owner Samara(?) took advantage of an unfortunate situation where my non-English speaking nanny racked up a $233 bill within 1.5 hours, because she did not understand the "rules" of the place (i.e. we must pay for each piece that the child paints). We had called to talk to Samara about this situation and let her know that her staff might have been able to clarify to the nanny that each item will cost money. The manager defended herself by name-dropping a celebrity and stating that she wouldn't want to insult wealthy nannies whose "norm" is to rack up bills similar to ours. We understand that we are financially responsible at the end of the day and have already paid the bill, but this manager's lack of empathy was remarkable. read more

I'd definitely recommend this place over PAINT NITE any day. The staff here are EXTREMELY Friendly and down to earth. they also appear to already know a lot of their customers as they keep coming back which is one of the best things for a business. I really had a great time there on a date night, sipping on prosecco. It helps that the staff are engaging and funny too. the place isn't very big but they do host parties and allow you to bring food to eat while you paint. the bathroom is spacious and clean. read more

Went here for the first time! I'm not much of a painter, but wanted to surprise my Girlfriend because she loves to paint. So we go in, we were greeted by Arianna who was super friendly and fun. She told us exactly what to do and how to get started. We got comfortable and also got some wine from the counter where the owner was. She was also very friendly and nice. Once it was time to paint, Arianna taught the whole class and did an amazing job, very clear and concise instructions. My painting actually came out great because of how well she taught. She was very interactive with the crowd and the overall vibe was super cool. Thank you Arianna! Will definitely go again ! read more

This place is awesome, I will definitely come back. I came here for a bachelorette party full of artistically challenged girls (myself being one of the worst offenders). We all left with great paintings. My friends and family don't believe that I actually painted mine. The concept is that everyone in the room paints the same painting with step by step instructions (and an option to get creative if you want to). It's basically painting for dummies. The instructions start from how much paint to use (# of pumps per color). As an added treat, they sell beer and wine. What's not to love? The owners are great as well. They're very friendly, super nice, and funny. read more

I cannot say enough great things about The Paint Bar! I have personally been there 6 times, and it is such a great time no matter who you go with (co-workers, friends, or family)! Jill and Jackie work so well together, and they make you feel right at home in their awesome shop. Any painting I see being done comes out so well, even if you don't feel that you are artistic at all! I am a huge believer in going out with friends and spending what money I have on something worthwhile. This absolutely is it!! You have an awesome evening ordering some drinks and chatting away and at the end of the evening you leave with a wonderful memento! I will continue to spread the word about The Paint Bar!! Everyone should go! read more

I absolutely adore the Paint Bar! Jill and Jackie have really hit the jackpot in terms of location, concept and variety of paintings. You need to sign up quickly because some of the more popular paintings (funky tree, wine, etc) tend to fill up fast! The atmosphere is one of fun, relaxed and totally creative. Everyone is encouraged to just enjoy themselves and leave those Type A personalities at the door. Even if you don't have a creative bone in your body (or at least don't think you do!), The Paint Bar will walk you through creating your own little masterpiece. Every step is explained, but not in a way that is patronizing or overdone. I've been to The Paint Bar twice and I fall in love each time. I wish I had more wall space so I could come back more often. Reasonably priced classes, drinks, and great supplies all make for a wonderful night. Head down to The Local after class for some dinner to make a great night out in West Newton! read more

There is no place better than the Paint Bar. No experience necessary and they make you feel like family. This mother daughter team is simply amazing. I've been here over 25 times and have loved every time. So much fun. Try it - you won't regret it! read more

The Paint Bar - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I am a crap painter. I have no experience painting at all. I came into this situation feeling a little bit scared because I thought that my painting would look like a 2 year olds scribbles compared to everybody else. Boy was I WRONG Most people came in with no painting experience. The teacher (Mia) was jolly and excited about her job. She created a very positive/anti-stress atmosphere. I had a great time, and so did my friends. I came out with a painting that didn't look like crap. The painting that are offered are clearly ones that are up to interpretation. Mia didn't allow us to be negative about her paintings. She played great music too. The drinks were priced okay. Pretty normal price for the drinks. The sangria that night was POTENT! haha. All in all, I had a lovely time and could love to go back. I DEFINITELY recommend The Paint Bar for both experienced painters and for first-timers alike. read more

This was definitely a fun experience. I had a good time with my partner painting for the first time probably since grade school. I enjoyed the step-by-step instructions with full rain of being as creative as you want with it. I was a bit disappointed that the painting wasn't exactly how the picture was on the website, but it made it a more entertaining experience. Good time for a date night, ladies night or party! Especially if you drink (; read more

The Paint Bar - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I'm pretty sure the last time I painted it was with my fingers in kindergarten, but I damn near impressed myself with my newfound painting skillz thanks to The Paint Bar! No matter your skill level, you will have a great time here. This was a really fun, alternative night out with my girlfriends. Great music was played while we painted (which may or may not have conjured some sing-alongs), there were good cheap wines and snacks, and you get to go home with your very own Picasso. It's a win-win all around! read more

I scheduled a corporate team building event here with 11 people to create a mural. They require 2 weeks to create the custom mural but were so accommodating that they had it done for us in the time that we needed which was a little more than a week. We had a ton of murals to choose from and found the perfect one for our company. All of the staff was so friendly and helpful in the planning of our event and I can't thank them enough. Even after the event, the staff was helpful; I needed to have my invoice changed and they did it right away. This event was so much less expensive than we had expected (and less than paint nite) and so worth it! Our instructor Meghan was truly a pleasure to have around and was very supportive throughout the whole process. My whole team had a fantastic time and 11/11 said that they would go back on their own. This place is wonderful! Thank you!!! read more

I love it here! The atmosphere is supportive and fun. You don't need to be a professional to enjoy an afternoon or evening painting. Plus they have alcohol. Can't beat it! read more

The Paint Bar - Paint & Sip Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

What a great spot this is, and such a cool thing! I discovered this place through co-workers and the ladies of my family all went together last month. We all loved it! Such a unique thing to do with a group. The mother and daughter team are great! The daughter was our instructor and what a riot she was! She was easy to follow, kept us laughing, and played some great pop hits in between steps. The whole process takes about 2-2.5 hours, is normally $35... no set up, or clean up required. Totally worth it and we all got to take some great paintings home! read more

I went here on a company outing and was not sure what to expect. It was a lot of fun! Everything from atmosphere to supplies to staff and instruction was spot-on. There was a lot of grumbling and mumbling about how no one knew how to paint and how disastrous their paintings were going to look... it's also pretty ingenious that there's a small bar where you can purchase some alcohol and break the tension and get painting! Even if you don't drink, you can sit back and enjoy the music and admire everyone else's work. At the back are bottles of acrylic paints, the front of the studio is filled with tables, stools, and pre-stretched canvases on easels. Depending on the painting-of-the-day, you have a pre-determined number of colors and amounts to choose. They'll guide you through everything step by step, so by the end of the class everyone's paintings will look similar, but individually unique. read more

I have to admit it's a creative - and good - idea for a business. I came here with my coworkers on a staff outing as the guests of our Director. I was one of only two men in the class, and the other looked like he's retired...which did make me feel a little self-conscious, but I got over it. This is definitely not a place for a bachelor party or "boys' night out," but guys, if you're looking to impress a date or score some points with your lady, I think you should consider coming here. Don't worry, they have a good beer selection. Our instructor, Jackie, kind of made it feel like I was getting painting lessons from Kathy Griffin. She definitely has a "silly and quirky" personality, but it's all part of the experience. She showed an example of the painting that she was going to teach us how to create, and I didn't believe her...but she did it, she taught me how to recreate it. This is NOT an elaborate painting course, it's more like participating in an episode of Bob Ross' Joy of Painting or something like that. It assumes you've never painted before in your life, so don't worry about looking stupid. So, yeah...painting and booze. That's what you get. read more

OMG!!!!! OMG!!!!! If you need stress reduction, GO HERE!!!!!!! Better than Yoga! you burn so many calories just laughing, talking to friends, making new friends, smiling, singing/huming to great background music - GREAT entertainment for sure and you go home with a masterpiece - well at least something to remember the event by. Enjoy a casual glass of wine or beer, great pizza next door at break time - can't say enough and I heard more people there talking about coming back with more friends. I drove an hr. and a half to go here - well worth it!!!! Lastly, weather you are an artist or don't have a creative cell in your body, you will leave feeling accomplished and energized! Denise from Monson MA. read more

5 stars for Paint Bar! I had an awesome time here. Went here for my birthday with some friends and I can definitely say I loved every moment of it! I am no way artistic and far from being a good painter but after a class here, I can almost call myself an artist! Haha. The atmosphere was awesome, very laid-back and fun. Our instructor was super nice and fun. There simple step by step walk through made it some simple. They also serve wine and beer which is a plus. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back! read more

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Yep, this place is awesome. Three girlfriends and I went on a Tuesday night. I haven't painted since high school and I wasn't particularly good at it then, but Jackie's step by step instruction made it virtually impossible to mess up. She can make anyone feel like a real artist, and she knows how to immediately loosen the class up, so no one feels nervous or bashful. I didn't even partake in the reasonably priced beer and wine and I had a great time! I can't wait to go back and try another painting. read more