Kaitlyn was an amazing teacher. I've never taken a painting class before, but she made the whole…read moreprocess not feel intimidating and was very encouraging, despite the fact that I'm very far from being an artist. There were a lot of amazing painters in our group though, and it seemed like everyone had a really good time - the experienced painters as well as the newbies like me. It was such a fun experience. Would definitely recommend!!

I was hosting a birthday party and hired Kaitlyn to be the art instructor for a group of about 15…read morepeople. We had an incredible experience learning from her and everyone went home with a fantastic artwork! Here are some highlights of my experience: - Kaitlyn was able to order all supplies within the budget provided. I trusted her choices and everything the group used was professional. - She spent many hours in advance helping me with the party preplanning. We went back and forth on what type of painting was appropriate for the group and she really understood the interest of the group. - All set up and break down was done by Kaitlyn. Hosting a party can be stressful enough but she managed all of that! - We had a diverse skill group and Kaitlyn's instructions allowed for all beginners to follow along while giving some fun challenges to the more experienced people. Kaitlyn is extremely professional and talented! It was a pleasure working with her.

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.

What an amazing class! I pat myself on shoulder for discovering this place and brought three people…read moreto explore the inner artist of ourselves, with bottles of wine that is. The instructor was very helpful and let us do "free style" if you want. She checked on everyone, refilled colors, answered questions. Even though the class was supposed to be 3 hours, it went by fast and we were all proud of our paintings in the end. Will definitely do it again!

It's date night! I saw their great deal on Groupon then wanted to enroll in the session that was…read morepainting the "Brooklyn Bridge at Sunset." So I had to send an email with our voucher numbers to reserve our seats. Luckily, we snatched street parking directly outside since commercial parking on that block ends at 6pm (yay!). Class starts at 7pm. After climbing one set of stairs, we walk into the studio. Nikki, our instructor, greets us then provides a quick overview of the space. We select our seats, hang our coats, grab aprons and two slices of pizza per person. Who doesn't love a pizza party? I appreciated the prompt start, because it was a two-hour experience. The class itself (with 10 students including us) was pretty cool and relaxing. It was easy to "paint along," because there was a well-positioned TV that was connected to a camera over her canvas. She gave oral instructions as she demonstrated the techniques. We did our best to replicate what she just demonstrated as she walked around to give individual pointers. My right arm was definitely tired due to the repeated strokes lol, but we had a great time. Clean up was a breeze and it didn't take long for our canvases to dry. We're excited to come back for more classes. Aside from painting your own piece, you can also browse the pieces available for purchase. I can't think of a better way to adorn the bare white walls of our home than with DIY pieces.

Fun and enjoyable experience! I have been to Painting Hangout a few times now and its always been…read more10++/10. You can tell that the instructors and owner genuinely care about leaving a positive impression and go above and beyond. I have 0 artistic experience and the teacher walked me through basic painting principals and would help my group out frequently. The studio recently underwent renovations which in my opinion is very well done and creates a nice enviroment. Initially I came as part of a corporate group but I enjoyed the experience so much that I have returned multiple times since then with friends/family.

My best friend and I used to think this was a great place but in early 2026, two employees thought…read morewe were mother and daughter even though we're only a few years apart in age and we look nothing alike, I have dark brown hair and brown eyes and she has bright blonde hair and green eyes. He and perhaps other employees like Rafi (the man who responded to my emails when I complained though he didn't have the courage to sign his name) desperately need to swallow their pride and see an eye doctor and/or have an understanding that a 6 year old kid cannot conceive a child having not reached sexual maturity at that age. Rafi's response here is not apologetic, what he should have done was have Sam (the guy in the picture) profusely apologize to us and provide at least one complimentary session.

I had the best time at biteunite making dim sum. The instructor was very knowledgeable, kind, and…read moredefinitely showed off her culinary talent. I'm a novice to cooking and I'm so glad to have started in a supportive environment like this. According to the instructor, there are multiple classes throughout the day and includes cuisines ranging from European to Asian. I'd highly recommend to go with a group of people as instructions are given in a group manner.

Coming here was a surprise for my birthday, and it was probably the best birthday gift I've ever…read morereceived, EVER. To start, the location is a short walk away from 34th St Penn Station. We arrived a bit early and they allowed us to sit at their bar while we waited for the rest of the guests (which by the way, they have a fantastic wine selection). We had a full class of 20, and it was wonderful because everyone was there for a good time. We were led by Jen who was a fantastic host and got all of us rolling (bad dad joke) in no time. Considering the size of our class, and the fact that none of us had experience, I thought the flow of the class was welcoming and very easy to follow. There are two other chefs there that help to guide you along the way, with their own witty personalities that brought smiles to all of our faces. With this class, you're really making pasta from scratch. We started with just flower and eggs, and they walked us through turning it into the proper dough. While we let the pasta rest, we split up to do other prep work. Some of us made a pesto sauce, while others made the ragu. We ended up making bruschetta which was DELICIOUS. Once we all finished that, we got back to the pasta and began making the actual noodles. This all is part of why I loved the experience. Initially, we thought we were only making our own servings, but we found out that everyone was cooking for each other. It was a wonderful feeling seeing that we all literally made our dinner from scratch. I liked the fact that we had made two types of sauces for the pasta, so that there was variety for everyone. The pasta itself was PHENOMENAL. This was the first time I ever tried home made pasta and it changed my perspective on good Italian food. It was so light and flavorful. The pesto and ragu sauces were also spectacular. I didn't have a favorite as they were equally good. The amount we made was also VERY generous, and we had a lot of leftover pasta, which they encouraged us to take home. After dinner we ended up sharing some brownies and ice cream to celebrate three birthdays that evening. We sang happily and indulged in the desert which was wonderful. One thing to mention is that they do photos and videos of the entire event, and I love that because it allows you to focus and really savor the moment, as opposed to trying to get the perfect shot for your social media. They send an email afterwards with quality footage which should grant you plenty of options for your social media needs. The photos and videos in this review were taken by them, and there was even more to choose from. Overall, Bite Unite NYC was one of the best experiences I've ever had anywhere. I couldn't shut up about it afterwards, and I even ended up buying my own pasta maker. Not to sound weird or anything, but it literally changed my life. And honestly that's thanks to the incredible staff, location, quality of the ingredients, and the set up overall. I have zero complaints about Bite Unite NYC, and if you have any interest in attending a class, it comes highly recommended by yours truly. I'll definitely be returning for their other class offerings.

We booked Painting party with Stelnik Art to help celebrate my sister bachelorette party and it was…read moresuch a wonderful experience. Our instructor Paul was warm, engaging, and so kind! Debra also suggested a wonderful brunch location for us at The Penrose and we had the most delicious meal and drinks before painting. Our paintings turned out wonderful and we had the best time doing them! Everyone couldn't stop saying how much fun they had. Memories to last a lifetime thank you to this wonderful small business that we look forward to supporting again!! Thank you Debra for making our celebration so so special :)

Booked this last minute and so glad we did. Great class in the beauty of Central Park. Can't wait…read moreto do a pumpkin painting class !

I tried going today with my 2 year old who loves art. There was a ton of traffic even though we…read moreleft super early and we ended up being 15 minutes late. The website says we can pay by cash in person so that's what I thought I was going to do. Upon arrival the instructor said we could not attend because it already started. The website does not state any late policy or refusal and yet, we were. I am extremely disappointed and so was my toddler. I have gone to the Park Slope location and they (Cathy, the manager) are much more understanding there. I will never try to come to this location again and beware if you are ever running late with a TODDLER.

Playday is the best! My 6-yr-old daughter can spend hours here, thoroughly engaged with her…read morecreative juices flowing, and always wants to go back. Franchesca is lovely, and (BONUS) they even pick up my daughter from school and walk her over for afterschool art class. Very helpful. Thank you!

Technically, I did not visit Paint & Sip, but I have purchased a couple of virtual, pre-recorded…read morepainting sessions. While I would have liked painting in person, the pre-recorded sessions are very nice. Hey, one can paint in his/her underwear while drinking a glass/bottle of wine or having a delicious homemade cocktail. The instructor for the two sessions (I believe her name is Matilda) seems like a very friendly and fun painter. Ordering the paint supplies was pretty much a breeze, and the company ships pretty much everywhere in the US. For our virtual event, we had one participant who lived in California, and I believe that she received her materials within a few days. The kits come with a canvass, assorted colors of paint, an apron, 3-4 brushes, and a mixing plate. You have to provide your own beverages. ;) I have to say that Paint & Sip definitely makes sure that you have more than enough painting materials and supplies. In fact, I only needed to order the pre-recorded video for the second event because we still had enough paint from the first one. Maybe I'll even make it to the studio for an event.

Had an enjoyable and relaxing time on a Sunday afternoon. I was actually nervous beforehand,…read morebecause I've never painted anything detailed before, but the instructor Daniel put us at ease, he was super friendly and showed us exactly what to do while encouraging our own creativity. The glass of wine helped me relax too. This is an old building that used to be all painter's studios and unfortunately, it's not wheelchair accessible because there are four stairs to the entrance, but it does have an elevator once you're inside and bathrooms on every floor. Definitely a fun event to try!