Paint the Town made everything about hosting an event easy. It was the right amount of…read moreentertainment that was needed. I appreciate the artist that came to lead the event. They were amazing. Thanks for being so kind and patien.

We had a great paint and sip experience! Sophie was absolutely wonderful - she was engaging, funny,…read moreand kind! Would 10/10 recommend!

Background: Sip and paints boost my self esteem. Lol. I am horrible with anything artistic. In…read moregrade school, I barely passed art with a "C." This was only because you can not fail a child in art. Lol. I was excited about the paint party with the Loaded Canvas because it was at my friend's house and... we were drawing wine. When I arrived, this mobile business transformed her space wonderfully. Our canvas, easel, paint palettes, brushes, etc. were nicely arranged. We were given aprons and ready to start our masterpiece. Natasha Fray, the owner and artist was effortless in navigating between various levels of skill. Her introduction and directions throughout the experience were clear. I felt at ease because when people had "oops" moments, she never panicked with us. As a matter of fact, she really didn't see mistakes because its art. She had a way of listening to the buy-in of the painter to help the painting reflect their vision. She could fix anything. I loved and stuck with the colors of our painting. However there were others who desired to use colors that matched their home decor. Natasha helped them mix the right colors to get the background they wanted. I was very pleased with my painting. It was Natasha who made it an experience. I highly recommend selecting the Loaded Canvas as your paint party host. *Side Note: This is a black owned business.

I had such an amazing timemlm when The Loaded Canvas came to do an event at our church! I can…read morebarely draw a stick figure and yet when our session was done I left with a MASTERPIECE! Natasha made her instructions super easy to follow along with especially since we had a mixed age group. I would definitely recommend planning your next event with her! The best part about it is every time you participate you leave with a new and captivating piece of art! I'd give The Loaded Canvas 10 stars if I could!

Came to a Pub and Paint at Brewers Hill on a Sunday. I've done a few of these classes so I was…read moreexcited to try Pub and Paint. Booking the class was pretty easy online and they even offer discounts at check out so don't let the sticker price scare you! The only thing that bothered me was that the paintings don't offer a level of difficulty, I chose a picture for my party who hadn't done a painting before and it was a doozy! The atmosphere was really nice, a tight fit but completely do-able and made it more interactive (juggling a drink, a pallet, and brush!) The instructor was fast and for good reason this picture is hard! He was projective and fun. I wish he has a microphone head set and maybe up higher for us all to see what he was doing better. He moved fast, there was a lot to do in two hours. Overall I enjoyed my experience. Things I wish the instructor reminder us: to paint the edges of our pictures, sign it, and its ok to do things out of he box. He was supportive but had a lot to cover, a rating on the website might help beginners not take a huge jump to try this piece.

Art. Alcohol. Food. Friends. Laughter. They all blend together perfectly and messily, like the best…read moredessert you've ever had in a while - as you stroke your paint brush, cause, ya know, we're all feeling like Picasso tonight. Different strokes for different folks..! Pub and Paint is absolutely amazingggg! My friends and I were feeling spontaneous and booked a paint night less than 12 hrs prior. There were available spots on a Monday at The Chesapeake Restaurant so we purchased tickets. The ticket included the canvas, the paint and all the subsequent supplies. This was our very first paint night - ever. I don't speak for others, but I am no Picasso or Van Gogh. Despite my lack of artistic talent, I was pretty excited. We arrived 30 minutes prior to the start time to take advantage of the Happy Hour deals (beer on a Monday, don't judge me!). Food was delicious, beer was even better. Brady, the instructor, was quite friendly and helpful. He was very instructive, encouraging and definitely created a fun and comfortable environment. The class was from 7 - 10 pm and time always flies when you're having fun and constantly having your beer refilled! I would definitely recommend Pub and Paint. This was an exceptional experience and I would do this again soon! Experiences like these remind me just how much I love living in Baltimore!

We had a great time here! Found this place on TripAdvisor and couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience. Came with my kid who later said, "Great experience as a first-timer." Agreed! We paid just under $100 for an adult and kid. We came during the week (Friday afternoon) and were fortunate enough to have the space to ourselves. That meant we got to paint each other as well as the walls freely. We also got to connect our own music, which made for extra fun. Great bonding experience for sure. An hour seemed like a long time and we didn't use the entire time but we had a blast. They put your paintings in boxes prior to you heading out, so you don't have to worry about messing it up. Logistics: street parking nearby but if you can walk, that's more guaranteed. When you get in, you will get a suit, footies, and goggles. The person working let me know that the suits are resistant but not proof. If you soak them, the paint will come through. You've been warned. There's a coat rack and they'll give you a bag to protect your belongings if you want. There's a ring light in the splatter room. They have two gender-neutral restrooms and they also do neon paint and sips which look fun. I look forward to coming back. Every member of the team here was super nice.

The spot is quaint so its like a private function thats all your even when its not! The hostess is…read moreamazing and very attentive. She explained everything throughly and checked in on us to see if we needed anything but wasnt overbearing. The experience is definitely a must!

Stopped by today for our first time and it happened to be Wine Down Wednesday (50% off wine I…read morebelieve). My friend got a $6 glass of Moscato and I had the Picasso Punch which was delicious and only $9! Our artists were Rachel and Kerri. I believe Ron was on the bar. All 3 were amazing! They mentioned they have open studio for 2 hours every Tuesday and it's free if you bring in your painting from class. I will definitely be coming back to do some last touch ups on my painting! Can't wait to come back for another class.

Fun team building activity, we painted (no sips) but the instructor was nice, patient and the end…read moreresults were great for allll! Would recommend as they offer a variety of classes and welcome many ages groups including kids! They offer summer camp and day classes for kids over the summer as well. Definitely check them out if you're in the area!

The owner of this business offered a free class just to say thanks for "LIFE". I signed up right…read moreaway. I had known about this information for some time but, had never had the opportunity to experience it for myself. I arrived on time and everything was just about set up and ready for us to go. This experience was such a pleasure from start to finish. It was a BYOB event although the owner did supply Sangria, chips and dip and cake. Oh what a treat. I was a little disappointed in knowing that the class was open to 50 people and half of them did not show. They missed a good time. I would be sure to return to this business. It was a nice and laid back event. It was very clean. You didn't have to know how to paint because the owner guided you step by step. If you get a chance go check out this business. You will not be disappointed.

The instructor was rude to me almost as soon as I walked into the door. I was super excited about…read moredoing my first wine and paint but this was a disappointment. I felt like we were a burden to her or something. Class ended early, we were shooed out the door like children. The actual owner was super cool, I wish she was the one running the class. I wanted to have a party here but there's no way I'd subject my family and friends to that type of rudeness. Most likely won't be returning here again.

Amazing fragrance making class! We walked in knowing nothing and walked out feeling like part time…read moreperfumers with full-time egos. The instructor/owner was fantastic! She was friendly, very patient and extremely knowledgeable and we really appreciated her feedback and advice. The space was clean, open, filled with light and the vibe was comfortable. Despite my scent fomo and lack of creativity- I was still able to create a scent that I'm proud of. MIY also offers different creative classes and workshops that Im very interested in checking out for relatively affordable prices. Overall, highly recommend!

I took the perfume and cologne making class at M.I.Y. The founder and instructor, O'Laura, was very…read morekind and patient. Everyone had their own apron to wear and got to choose which oils to incorporate into our perfume. O'Laura did an excellent job giving us a brief synopsis on the history of perfumes, but also broke down the 3 layers of scents. The top notes are usually lighter and floral. The middle notes are the "heart" of the scent and tend to be fruitier. And the base notes are the musky, earthy, woody notes that tend to linger in the room after the perfume is sprayed. This really helped me in choosing which oils to include in my perfume. She walked us through balancing the amount of oils to add. In the end, she did play a game with our table of 12 people or so, which I ended up winning and getting a coupon to use at M.I.Y, as well as a heart-shaped pen. M.I.Y also offers a candle making class, which you can walk in for and do not need an appointment in advance. They also sell other products, such as reed diffusers, candles, wax melts, room sprays, and more. As a plus, we also chose this location to support black-owned business, especially during the month of February,

I really enjoyed the painting event at the Meridian yesterday with Nikki teaching. She was such a…read moregreat instructor and guided us gently through the steps to create a water / lilypad piece. Nikki was very kind and encouraging (and very helpful when I needed a little bit more support). I look forward to attending and even maybe hosting future events!

Paint the Town completely dropped the ball. I spent weeks confirming headcount, party details,…read morepayments, and logistics with them. Then, on the morning of my daughter's party (scheduled for 11:30 AM), the instructor sent a vague text at 6:45 AM saying they wouldn't be able to make it and then never responded to any of my follow-ups. To make matters worse, I couldn't reach anyone at the company. I called, texted, and emailed multiple times trying to see if they could send a backup instructor or at least switch to a virtual format. Nothing. No support, no communication...just silence. Finally, I heard back from someone on Monday, asking if I wanted to reschedule. Because apparently, that's how birthday parties work? This company clearly doesn't understand the basics of customer service or event planning. I regret ever trusting them with something so important. I would not recommend Paint the Town -- look for a more reliable company that actually puts their customers first.

My experience there was relieving. I had Emerald who was awesome!! Very cool person who was elite…read moreat teaching and demonstrating art work.

Had a great experience with Emerald as the instructor. My only issue was that my brush "Medium…read moreMama" stayed caked up from paper plate deteriorating from my ferocious blending lol. When I go back I'm bringing my own pallet. Also I'll definitely need more water to clean the brushes. These are all just my OCD preferences and I have no complaints. Definitely go check this place out.

I've came here few times with my family and loved each time! This place is so cute and cozy. All…read morethe staff are so friendly and welcoming. You don't have to an expert to take their group classes. It's all about having wonderful time with your loved ones! It's super easy to register for classes online. The sessions get booked quickly so register early. You have to register and pay color and glazing separately. It's no included in the first pottery session. There's a big parking lot which free across the street which makes it easy to get to. Absolutely recommend.

Clay ground was a cool experience. I've never done pottery before so I thought I'd press my luck…read more Book in advance if you need to go on a specific day as they book quickly. I did the mud & merlot class. Interesting name as there was no merlot lol. I'm not sure if it's BYOB but no one was drinking which is fine because I don't drink myself. I'm not sure where one would place their bottle or glass anyway. Anywho, didn't care for the teacher. She rushed through explaining what to do. Thankfully there were assistants who helped the group as needed. So you do have to come back for a separate class to glaze your pottery. I'm not sure if that was explained in the initial booking. Parking is non existent in Ellicott city. Please plan your trip well.