Boonton, NJ - as the head of the Family Steering Committee counted on to provide strategic…read moredirection and project oversight, I pointed my husband here to help our child paint a ceramic project for a Mother's Day gift. Internal stakeholder management issues notwithstanding (non-vendor side), the experience was wonderful from top to bottom! Having never been here, nor painted pottery since I was in 7th grade, I called Artsy to find out what to expect. Stephanie who picked up the phone didn't have the answer to one of my questions (it was her first day!), but found out and called me back right away. We walked in on a weekend morning. Sylvia, another lovely employee, greeted us and explained the process. The interior is clean, zen, cheerful, colorful, neat and well-organized. My child chose a ceramic and colors, Sylvia laid out the paints, and the père-fils duo got down to business while I settled in a nearby cafe to get some work done. (There is actually a cafe in the back of the store, but it was closed at the time as I'm told they're soon moving to a larger space up Main St.) Although FamCo's senior team member reported that the junior associate gave up halfway and significant intervention was required to help execute his vision and meet the project goal, the assignment was completed with pride, and turned out to be a perfect rainy day activity. Prices vary but most projects are under $35 at the time of writing, more for larger pieces, and includes everything (ceramic, painting, kiln firing). I wish there were some more choices but my child was happy with what he selected. The finished object would be ready to pick up in 10 days, and the senior official in charge was responsible for monitoring the schedule and ensuring timely retrieval of the gift. However, two weeks and an alarming question later ("so when are we supposed to get it?"), it was clear the directive had not been followed, and the Chairman of SteerCo was urged to "come along" on Mother's Day morning to support the final step and ensure deliverables are achieved within deadline. Once again, Sylvia met us as we picked up the finished project - which looks quite much nicer and different in its glazed and completed form than the raw material - and even kindly offered to take our family photo holding it. Artsy also offers workshops & classes, kids & adult paint or pottery parties, summer camp, and mobile events. Whether you want to paint something for yourself, make a gift for someone else, or just find something fun and crafty to do, I highly recommend them!

Artsy is wonderful. We've had so much fun whenever we went to paint our pieces. My daughter loves…read moremixing the colors and being creative. This review is based on our birthday party. It was ok. There was only one person working (our "designated party host") who also was attending to multiple other painting customers and others who wanted smoothies made. She was overworked and overwhelmed. Another mother and I wound up helping the girls in the party with their slime, going so far as to grab the materials needed, hand them out, and help mix and give directions. There were other customers who even arrived, waited at the front door for 5 minutes and then turned around and left due to no one being able to acknowledge them. Our party host did the best she could given the constraints. We've been to many other birthday parties here before and we did not have the same great experience hosting ours. I received an email a few days after the party asking for my feedback, which I filled out honestly. Never heard anything back. ‍ We will return to paint some pottery, but won't ever have a birthday party here.

I've been to Painting with a Twist (PWAT, for the rest of this review) twice - my first time for an…read moreACOTAR-themed paint + trivia night and my second time for a Fourth Wing themed paint + trivia night! I'm a fantasy romance book lover, so these events were no brainers for me lol I genuinely enjoyed my experience both times! The instructors are so friendly, helpful, and will keep you entertained all night with their jokes and banter lol The parking lot has plenty of parking and there's a great pizza spot next door if you want to grab a bite or beverage there before your event or during the event's break times. I've grabbed a pizza slice and soda during the break times and I didn't miss a thing during the painting portion! Highly recommend this studio :) Bring your friends and wine!!

Our 2nd time her and this time it was just Sandra and I. It's always a fun time as we bring snacks…read moreand a few drinks with us. The instructor is always spot on and friendly. I forgot his name sorry. Definitely a fun experience and something different to do. Enjoy

My sister and mom were in town visiting and we decided to check it Canvas and Grapes for an…read moreafternoon activity. We had SO much fun from the moment we arrived to the minute we left. The atmosphere and decor was amazing. It was so cute!Luis the head painter and our host was incredible. I thought we were going to maybe be tracing the image onto the canvas (as I have done that in previous paint studios) and we did not. We did everything free hand and he was an excellent teacher and was very helpful. There were several times where I thought I had ruined my painting and he helped me fix little mistakes which just added character and made it unique. There was an awesome playlist going the whole time that kept us excited and signing along (I wish I had a copy of it). I encourage everyone to try this place out and support this new business! I can't wait to go back.

You want to talk about a great time? This is it! We painted a snowman painting and boy was it fun…read more What really made this experience extra special was our host/instructor/just all around great person was Jen!!! The energy she exuded was contagious I can't compliment her enough. Thank you Jen!

4 of us had a great time....the instructor and atmosphere were fun and inviting. Will do this again.read more

IN 1 LINE: A night of artistic learning and fun!…read more VENUE: The first thing I noticed was how big this art studio is, which allows for more than one class to run at the same time. My class was held in the back studio which made it feel like a private party. It even had an area with ice and glasses (wine and beer glasses) and a counter top to set up the desserts we brought.  *My family and friends were there to celebrate my birthday, and my mother said that all of the staff were very accommodating in hiding my ice-cream cake. :) Our instructor also gave many breaks and opportunities to eat and celebrate. I really enjoyed the music that played during the class too which created a casual and relaxing night. TEACHER: We loved our art instructor, Justine, who has the patience of a saint! She made the class fun and reassured all of us that we would all be able to complete the selected painting of the night. She was encouraging and lended her gentle guidance and expertise. We never once felt rushed, as each of us took our time to paint. She led us step by step, teaching techniques along the way. Thank you for a great night!

"I am very disappointed in this company. We booked a private event for my nieces bridal shower and…read morewere very excited as this was something she requested. An hour before the shower was set to start the artist canceled on us. She said that she was sick (which we understand happens). We reached out to the company immediately and it resulted in us not having the event we planned for. Customer services solutions were either we can reschedule the event (not possible) or a refund (which could only be handled on Monday). We found the artist and company to be unprofessional. There should always be a backup plan in case something happens with the artist. I can say that we will not be booking anymore events with them."

I went with my daughter and we had a great time! We painted ceramics and it was fun to try.read more

I have come to this place Two Times and the Two Times I have gone the instructor. She's very nice…read morevery sweet. The first time we went. We actually didn't bring anything with us so she offered us hot chocolate, which is very sweet of her and it's nice it's clean. It's a very good vibe place looking at all the other paintings that people have done. I highly recommend this place for a sip and paint. Also they offer things for kids as well, so it's kid friendly and the best part of it all is that it's very inexpensive and it's three hours of what I like to call my therapy because you're sitting there. You're concentrating you're not paying attention to your phone your iPad, your computer any of that like you are totally checked out of technology and this is what we need to go back to highly recommend this place and I will see them soon. I don't know how soon but I'm definitely going back lol

We came for paint your pet - and had the best possible time!! Vilma was absolutely amazing - took…read moreher time to help everyone in the class. Cannot wait for our next paint project!!

A cute and fun activity - something different to do on a day when it's too cold to go outside…read more We stopped by on a Saturday around noon and it was packed. There was a birthday party going on in the party room, and almost every table in the main section was taken. There's a set fee of $9 per painter for the studio fee, and then you pay for the price of whichever piece you select. Then you get to pick five colors to put on your palette. My daughters had fun painting. They are probably little for this activity, but it's been so cold out that we just wanted something new to do. If you have littles I'd just encourage you to pick an easy piece. We actually missed an entire wall of kid friendly pieces, so I wish we knew about that. They have a good selection of pieces to paint, and I can definitely see us coming back here again in the future, and also might even consider it for my daughter's fifth birthday party!

I absolutely Love coming to this specific,Color Me Mine, location!! They have a whole different…read morevariety of things to do! The owner and staff members are all so very friendly and welcoming. Very clean and organized environment and my children love it!! There is, also, always a selection to choose from ,for each holiday, as well! The items we choose to paint and decorate need to always be handled with care bc they can be fragile. I have Halloween and Father's Day porcelain paintings we chose from and still have it in the best of condition, 6 years later! I love all of their different selections and can also host birthdays parties here! Kids love bdays here, as, they let their inner creativity shine!! Prices are reasonable and there is a lot of free parking available which is always, a plus! I definitely recommend! So much fun!!

I went to Pinot's Palette to celebrate my sister's birthday. Even though it was not a private…read moreparty, we were able to get a full table reserved for our group. They had an ice bucket to chill our drinks and a table in the back reserved for us to put any extra alcohol or snacks that we brought. They also provided us wine glasses to drink out of which was so convenient! I really liked that the host had a microphone attached to her and the volume was loud enough to hear her over the chatter from birthday festivities and other group conversations. Instructions were easy to follow along to, and it was a great birthday overall! Highly recommend!

I came here for a private party and had a great time. The staff was accommodating with letting us…read moreset up some decorations, and were happy to take a bunch of pictures for us afterwards. We also were able to leave our art for a couple of hours so we could go to dinner which I appreciated. I'm used to a little bit more hands-on advice and feedback from instructors at paint and sips which is the only reason I took a star off but overall it was a wonderful experience!

Forget bars and restaurants - this is THE spot for a team-building event. The space is ready for…read morereceiving large groups, with water spigots and long tables ready for shared food and drink. A friend group hosted a craft night here recently and we had such a great time. Board & Brush is a franchise, but this particular one is run by a family of folks that are just so warm and welcoming that it feels like coming to a workshop in someone's home. We all pre-selected the crafts we wanted to make before the event (every one could choose their own, and there's a fairly wide range of things to make), and by the time we arrived, everything was prepped and ready to go. Even if we all chose different things to make, we were given clear and easy directions so that no one ever felt lost. Best yet, if we made any uh-ohs or mistakes, expert hands were always nearby with a fix. I'm accustomed to crafting spots that require you to leave your item there for a night or two to try or process. It means an extra trip out, which can be annoying if you're not from the area. I loved that there was no such wait time with our crafts here. The making-and-processing time was enough during the event slot that we could all take our new charcuterie boards, signboards, and baskets home that very night. Thanks to our night there, I now have a handsome custom wooden tray in our living room that I can proudly point to as a piece of decor I made from scratch (well, sort of). Prices of crafts depend on type, difficulty of prep, and optional add-ons. The space inside has a ton of ready-made signs for inspiration (all of which I learned is actually for sale). Though they're located on a Main Street, there was a good amount of street spots available, and then a nearby lot for additional parking.

What can I say about this place!? It was amazing and my first time experience was amazing and so…read moremuch fun!! I cannot wait to go back. The assistants were so helpful in explaining everything and answering any questions. They explained different stains to use on our wood that would look best for the project and colors that we chose. They were very attentive. I spent about three hours there and it was well worth it. I'm already setting up another weekend to go. It was Nice to go from an empty " canvas" to see your work of art done. I highly recommend this place. We brought own food with snacks, but no alcohol lol ( as other groups did). I will say if you're looking for something fun and engaging this is definitely the place and activity to do. It is definitely pricey but worth it! So what are you waiting for? Sign up and just do it!

If you haven't been to Pinot's Palette yet, what are you waiting for? This location and ambiance…read moreare perfect, making it a great spot for a girl's night, date night, birthday celebration , or just to vibe out on your own. You really don't need to come with anyone to have a good time here. Trust me. We booked a 3 p.m. session online, and it was a 10/10 experience. Our instructor, Dalton, was full of energy, super friendly, funny and explained everything perfectly, making the painting process enjoyable! He also played music throughout the class, and his playlist was a hit! It really set the mood and made the experience even more fun. One of the best parts? You can bring your own food, drinks, and even wine! They provide wine glasses, plates, and cups for convenience, and if you forget something to drink, they sell sodas in the back. Plus, there's a store directly across the street where you can purchase a bottle of wine if that's your thing. The class lasted a little over two hours, giving us plenty of time to enjoy and create. Parking on a Sunday was easy with plenty of street parking, but I can see it getting busier during peak hours. Overall, Pinot's Palette is more than just a painting class--it's a whole experience! Even if you think you can't paint or draw, trust me, you can. Just go for it!

Pinot's Palette, located right in downtown Summit, is a great group activity - whether for date…read morenight, GNO, or a family friendly daytime painting outing with kids, Pinot's Palette has a robust calendar with lots of varied offerings. We did a weekend evening class, had assigned seats with our group, and were able to BYO whatever we wanted to drink (and they provided the wine glasses!). The class was fun, and set to some fun music, and the instruction (while fast paced) still offered opportunities to ask questions and seek help. Would recommend!