The Painted Cork

So much fun for all. Great girls night idea. Family fun. Relax and become and artist.

I LOVE, love, love the new studio! Easy access from historic Sutter St.
I did the Sugar Skulls class and had a blast with the teacher, Jen.
Unlike the other classes TPC offers this class is mostly on us (the painters) to be creative and decorate our skulls.
I can’t WAIT for the next skulls class. I will come back with more ideas now that I have done one and have an idea of what I need to do!
Thank You TPC!!!

This was a good idea but the instructor was such a b*#%* it was hard to enjoy, we came here for my friends bday but some of us left early because the instructor was so rude shushing us like we were children. The instructor Jen (I think) wouldn’t even let my friend and I paint because we were ten mins late like this was a real art class (we paid in advance) we told her it was fine we were just doing it for fun but she was on the fence if she was even going to allow us in at all so we just sat and watched everyone else paint for 45 $s. I’m giving an extra star because she wasn’t the owner and I think it’s a cool idea but next time I will definitely go to Palladio or anywhere else this chick is not! A word of advice for the owner get a way cooler instructor that will let people enjoy themselves!!! we are not aspiring artists we just want to drink wine and hang out with friends and not be in a bar!(even though we left and went to a bar so we could actually laugh and talk to each other)

Came here for a girls night and had so much fun! The instructor Jen was awesome and great about giving us tips and keeping the flow of the night going. Perfect balance between being able to visit with your party while still being walked through the painting. I can’t wait to go back.

The Painted Cork was so much fun! I haven’t picked up a paintbrush since my ‘paint by numbers’ days, but this studio made me feel like I had some kind of artistic ability.
It’s located in Historic Folsom in the shopping stripmall area. I went on a busy Saturday afternoon so parking was difficult to find nearby. There is typically plenty of street parking and parking lots available. Luckily, I found a parking garage just a short walk from the Painted Cork.
I walked into the huge spacious studio adorned with a wall of colorful paintings and murals. There are two painting areas, the main floor and a back area. My group was scheduled for the Logo class. We sent a picture of our logos to the Painted Cork in advance and they did a freehand sketch on our canvas the night before. I chose the logo of my beloved Golden State Warriors. After I checked in, they walked us to our table which had canvas holders, paint brushes and a bowl of water. I put on my apron and was ready to go. Our instructor was Jen, who was personable and helpful with great feedback. It was just like a coloring book as I followed the sketch outlines with the colors I wanted and freestyling at some points. There was an array of acrylic paint colors to choose from and it was fun blending colors.
The Painted Cork does not provide any beverages or refreshments, but you are welcome to bring your own (wine and beer are allowed). They have a refrigerator/​water cooler and plates/​plastic glasses to use.
The class lasted 3 hours and everyone had a blast. I am definitely going to check out their future classes.

I went to this class with 3 of my friends as a Christmas gift from one of them. We went on the night of the jellyfish painting and I really like that the instructor (I’m so sorry I forget his name!) gave us the creative choice to paint the jellyfish whatever colors you wanted and you could choose how many to paint. I paint for fun at home but I’m really glad the instructor walked us through the painting and made it easy to do.
I also really like that The Painted Cork allows you to bring your own wine and snacks if you choose to. Right after the class I started looking up other classes to take and I really look forward to coming back!

This is the first paint night I had and it was such a great experience! I can’t compare to other places, but this one was fun! They don’t provide you food or wine, but you can bring some!
When you walk in there are tables with canvases with rough sketches on them. The instructor then creates the picture with you step by step. You can always make your own variations if you want. Have fun with it because I think because of the way the class is taught, it will come out beautiful at the end no matter what.
Or instructor Jen was super friendly and funny. She was a great instructor. At first I thought how can this painting take 3 hours. But time flew by so fast! Lol I really liked it here.
They also have a wall filled with the different type of art you can paint! Very beautiful
Online we received $ 10 off that night and it came out to be $ 35. Which isn’t to bad when you want to do something fun and different. I recommend to give this place a try! =]

Had a fantastic time! Attended a paint night here with some wives from my husband’s company. It was such a great experience. I am not a painter at all, but I absolutely love how my painting came out! The teacher was awesome with all of us and even walked around helping whoever needed help. At the end of the class I totally knew I wanted to go back again. We live pretty far from the Folsom location, but would totally drive back up that way.