I was hoping to find an activity to do with a friend I hadn't seen in a while and found a Paint &…read moreSip night at Lakes & Legends brewing out on by Your Bearded Artist. It was very easy to book online and I loved that there weren't any extra fees. You pay for your ticket online and that's it - no extra taxes, handling fees, whatever. Just the ticket price. Jeremy got to the brewery before the event started and started setting everything up. When you bought your ticket, you could let him know if you needed extra accommodation, which was a nice touch. Everyone attending got a big ol canvas, a plate of paint, 3 paintbrushes, a cup of water (for the paint, y'all, get your own drinks), a paper towel, and an easel. And a cute yellow apron!! Every station was all set up for us and all we had to do was pick a seat. Love it! I was getting kind of nervous looking at the painting we were going to be loosely recreating until Jeremy gave his schpiel about how we were here to be inspired by the painting, not just recreating it. "You're here to have fun!" And have fun we did. Jeremy is witty, funny, kind, artsy, and so helpful. He shared about his life and cracked jokes throughout the night. He made us all feel really comfortable in creating and enjoying the process. I loved how he did the painting step by step with us and gave us fun ideas for how we could branch off if we were feeling creative, like adding UFOs. One of my favorite parts was the glitter we added at the end. I chose some pink glitter to go on top of the red nebulas in the sky I'd made and my little magpie heart has never been happier. Cleanup was easy as pie and Jeremy offered to take pics of everyone after we were done. I loved it and would love to come back for another class -- Jeremy does it all, paint your dog, chunky knit blanket, lots of different landscapes, you name it! I definitely recommend signing up for any of his classes or hiring him for a private party.

Just did the MPLS Pride paint and sip at Can Can Wonderland. I really enjoyed doing the selected…read morepainting, but the venue space was terrible. We were stuffed into small tables with poor lighting by the Reef Stage. There was multiple issues with water cups spilling and easels falling because there was just no room to maneuver. Also part of the painting was to splatter paint on our canvases but this was hard to do without hitting your neighbor's canvas. There was also no room for our "sip" drinks which takes away from the experience. I love Can Can Wonderland, but they should really have the Paint and Sip in a different space there. Also, can you really call it a Paint and Sip if no drinks are provided??

I attended a workshop here recently. You must sign up online ahead of time bc each project includes…read morespecifically created stencils. It was a lot of fun! There were several high school employees who I thought were very helpful. I'd call the experience creativity light. You don't get to make too many choices...but also you dont have to make too many choices!! Sometimes that is the type of craftiness I want to do. At the end of the event you will have a nice crafty piece to display, or give away. And, you won't have to clean up at all. Of note, everyone at the studio stood at large high top work tables. If you have someone in your group who doesnt want to stand for the entire time, you should ask about accommodations.

From the owner: Welcome to Board & Brush Creative Studio! We are your place to build on-trend, farmhouse-classic,…read moreinspirational pieces of décor for your home, office or cottage. Our studios offer a vintage, timeless look with accents of black and weathered wood to help cultivate your inner DIY design skills. And each hands-on wood sign workshop teaches you the techniques needed to create a custom piece that looks professionally made. We host birthday, team building, ladies night out, family gatherings, you name it. Our workshops hold up to 30 people. We would love to have you!! Please email us at chanhassen@boardandbrush.com for more details!! Or cal 952-234-0808!!

Great experience! We had a large party of 18 people and Nina did an awesome job teaching everyone…read morewhat to do while letting people get creative with it.

From the owner: From large corporate retreats to casual social nights, we thrive in serving occasions and guests of…read moreall backgrounds. As the only truly full-service paint party company, we handle all the hard work for our clients - booking, scheduling, venues, instruction, supplies, support, and more. Our paint parties are perfect for any occasion. Gather your group in-person to paint and sip at home, at the office, or a venue of your choosing. All you need is the date for your event!

Had the best day and our pieces turned out so cute! Will definitely be back! Holly was so sweet and…read moregave the best lessons to beginners.

I went for date night and had so much fun! Holly is incredibly knowledgeable, helpful and kind…read more Highly recommend and will be back!

At Board and Brush, you paint and personalize festive, homey wooden things, like wall quotes to…read morehang in your bedroom or welcome signs for the front porch. And, you do this in what many might call a class, but Board and Brush owner Jenn Fleury told me to think of as a concert or other live event. (This sounds fun - but, unfortunately, it didn't bode well for me or other guests - I want to give you a helpful tip to navigate some policies at Board and Brush. But, more about that will come later.) Your experience with Board & Brush will begin online - there's a website and people choose the date of a pre-set event. Then, you choose what you want to create. There is a set price for this experience - approximately $73 - so any item can be selected. Some items (look for the icon) cost approximately $5 more. I would have appreciated some lower-cost tiers. I chose a project and set myself into motion with the party for my friend, making reservations online. the instructions said that staff would assist with the techniques and color choices to coordinate with my space. Then, not long after this, I needed to cancel. I called first and also sent an email, hoping to get a quick assist. The Board and Brush response: A future-use code and a note, saying, "No refunds." I wrote back explaining more and asking for a cash refund. The response: A link to the "policies" page, and an explanation that workshops are like concerts - and, just like concerts, they did not do cash refunds. So, I hope someone else can do it better. I have an unwanted "credit" and a business owner not offering true help. With this in mind, I don't want the Board and Brush experience now. Thanks for taking the time to read through!

Warning - they will not allow you to either get a refund OR reschedule if you can't make your…read morereservation due to COVID-19 symptoms or exposure. If you book, make sure to not have or be exposed to COVID at least 72 hours in advance of your reservation (in many cases, this is impossible)...no exceptions to the 72 hour advance notice policy. Just lost my business due to their inflexibility and lack of respect for the people who are being responsible in taking the recommended steps to reduce COVID spread.

I have to be honest. Making art usually makes me uncomfortable. I am married to an artist, but…read morecreating art is not an area of strength for me. However, I came to Oya Arts with my Education Evolving team and I truly enjoyed making art thanks to Karen and the way she supported us and encouraged our creativity. It was probably my favorite team building event ever in along history of team building events. We created our art surrounded by her beautiful and inspiring works and in the presence of her incredible kindness. You will not find a better way to build team connection.

It was a blast for mystery Sip and Paint, instruction was amazing, and class had fun atmosphere.read more

amazing experience with them. came to do an event at Irvine Exchange and it actually so awesome…read more the guy that lead it was so awesome and personable. he was really nice to all of us and taught us great art work

Moms' turn! Nina was our artist for my daughter's party in August and we requested she come back…read morefor our ladies night. She was just as patient and encouraging with the adults as she was with the kids. She also had helpful reminders like don't clean your brush in your wine glass and don't drink the paint water :) She laughed and joked with us and kept us on track. The ladies had a great time and many are considering hosting their own parties - with Nina of course!

I've been intrigued by the Paint Nite concept for a while now, and I'm glad I finally was able to…read moreexperience it. The first thing to know is DONT PAY FULL PRICE. These are always on sites like Groupon, and you can probably find coupon codes online for their website as well. The event I attended was at the Big Thrill Factory in Minnetonka, and due to the ambient noise from the rest of the building, I wouldn't highly recommend this venue. But the food looked good, and the wine/beer options were reasonable. There were parts of the instruction that I thought went too fast, and other parts that went way too slow. The beginning was a little stressful for me, in part bc I've never painted on canvas before. I am a pretty crafty person in general, but my skills are more from years of summer camp. Our instructor had music playing, and at times it was distracting and very loud. She also kept encouraging us to drink, which I didn't mind but I think some people will find excessive. Our instructor was cheerful, but there are things I think she should have repeated or emphasized more (like using a lot of water mixed with the paint for the first step, and how to do blending better. I have no idea how to do a lot of shading, or work with light) If the idea of painting appeals to you at all, I think you'd have a good time at a Paint Nite event, no matter what your skill level. I can see why some people go again and again! We were there for almost 2 1/2 hours. I wish she hadn't taken such a long break before the final part of the painting, bc I would have liked to stay longer to add more details during the last step, or allow parts of my canvas to dry before adding more things on top.

My cousin took me here for a my birthday gift. She got a Groupon deal, so there was some type of…read morediscount. Initially, we went online together to pick a date with a painting subject that we liked. I think it would be fun to paint with friends, but even better if I actually want to hang up the art piece on my wall! Paint Nite seems to hold all of their classes in restaurant party rooms. There were about 40 people in the class held at Andiamo in Apple Valley. We had our own server in the back private room for drinks or food. Drinking was encouraged, as that likely loosens up some of the anxious people who want to paint perfectly! People were encouraged to use their creative spirit and paint what they feel in the mood to make. Our instructor was named Lisa and she did a wonderful job. She took her time to go through the steps slowly, offered help as needed and had some music playing while the paint dried. Bring a few friends, have a wild time and go home with a handmade creation!

What a great "first time" experience; I cohosted my vehicle with Brit and Kyle who were gracious…read morehosts. They explained the process and walked me through the cohosting arrangement making me feel I was with a trusted colleague. I left my vehicle with The Slow Club for eight weeks and was very impressed with communication and results, earning hard cash to augment our income while I did not need the vehicle! Kyle and Brit me and the vehicle better than when we began.

From the owner: Premium vehicle storage, full service auto repair and maintenance, social clubhouse, and event…read morespace for the discerning automotive enthusiast.