Here are the facts:
-My grandmother was an artist.
-My mother is an artist.
-I am the furthest possible thing from an artist.
So when The Paint Bar invited BF and I in for a class, I was preeeetty hesitant. We’d done a Paint Nite at a local bar before [he hung my finished painting in his bathroom… don’t think that was a compliment], but I’d heard great things about this brick-and-mortar location for one-night-only painting classes, so I eventually said, why not?
So. much. fun.
If you’ve done a Paint Nite at a Boston bar, you sort of know the drill– The Paint Bar’s set-up is similar:: Register for the class that fits your schedule [you can preview the paintings on the calendar as well, so be sure to pick something you’ll be excited to display!]. | Show up, pump your paint, grab a drink at their cash bar, and the rest is a breeze! The instructor walks you through the entire painting, stroke by stroke. It’s not quite as easy as paint-by-the-numbers, but it’s pretty darn close!
Mia was our instructor and made the night extra fun [I mean, anyone that’s going to play me some early 2000s *NSync & B.Spears is a winner in my heart]. What I really loved, though, was hearing about how it’s a family business… and you can’t go wrong with any instructor in this family.
Ok I’m not saying mine was fantabulous or anything, but it’s a HECK ‘O a lot better than anything I could have attempted without instruction. The wine probably helped as well.
I’m already looking forward to planning a night out with girlfriends here [dying to try this sailboat class], but it was PERFECT for a date night too. BF told me he’d definitely do it again… holding him to that.
With two locations, it’s even easier to book a class.
[ The Paint Bar Newbury Street ]
[ 248 Newbury Street ]
[ Boston, MA 02116 ]
[ The Paint Bar Newton ]
[ 823 Washington Street ]
[ Newtonville, MA 02460 ]
[ 617-467-5777 ]
Can’t wait to see what you all make! xo
Full disclosure: I was provided a complimentary class at The Paint Bar. All opinions expressed are my own.
How fun! You are a seriously talented
Painter! Mine would be a mess!
SAILBOAT CLASS. I’m so there.
I’ve actually been to the Paint Bar in Newton and it was so much fun! My painting turned out pretty good, considering I, like you, am not an artist. I’m not even close, haha.