Sketch & Sip

This place was really neat. I had always wanted to go to a place to paint while sipping on wine because I used to paint all of the time and I find it relaxing.
I was a little frustrated by how slow the class was, but I did sign up for an easy painting because I wasn’t sure what to expect and I didn’t want to get in over my head. I’ll try a more difficult painting next time.

Sketch and Sip was a lot of fun. Whether your an experienced artist/​painter, or have no experience at all, Sketch and Sip is accommodating (for all ages, from kids to seniors). All paint, brushes, and canvases are provided. You have to bring your own beverages, but cups and corkscrews are available. No sips for the kiddos.
The instructor walked around periodically to give tips (from basic color mixing to advanced techniques), and make sure everyone was keeping pace. Speaking of pace, the instruction was detailed, but not too slow or fast. If questions arose about how to do something, or make something better, the instructor gladly explained.
It’s interesting how about 50 people painted the same thing, but every painting looked different. I was more than pleased to take the class, and can’t wait to go back in try another painting.

Finally decided to find out what the big deal with the whole ‘paint and drink’ thing was all about. Went to the event last Saturday evening (⁵⁄₂₃) and we used a Groupon. When you purchase the groupon you go to the Sketch and Sip site, look at their calendar for paintings you may like, and you register there. It was pretty straight forward and easy. I didn’t know about the alcohol part since I had never done this, but we both walked in with some beers to drink. The location has a refrigerator that you can use, they also have bottle and wine openers if needed. They provided aprons, paint, brushes and the canvas. My fiancé at first thought it would be really stupid, but this was so much fun. He wants to go back. Our instructor was very attentive, went at a good pace and answered any questions. She also went around the room and gave feedback on what was on our canvas. Not once did I feel like she was going too fast. Our paintings actually came out REALLY nice, and this is crazy considering I am not artistic whatsoever. I would definitely recommend this place and we would most likely try to go back. It’s something that can be done as a date night, girls night, or for team bonding.
NOTE: I did see a little girl there, so I guess kids are allowed, even with all the alcohol there.

My husband and I went to a paint your pet night. We had never done it before and had a great time. Kelly, the instructor was nice and very helpful. It was a nice, relaxing and comfortable environment. We liked it so much, we have signed up to do another class.

When I heard that my work group was planning a leadership event here, I was not that excited as I have ZERO artistic ability. I can safely stay that I still had fun!
Sketch and Sip will let you bring your own food and alcohol to the facility. We had Moe’s catered in and everyone brought wine, which makes the painting a bit more fun. The Sketch & Sip employee took the time to show us how to paint the picture that we were doing and everyone had a great time.
Honestly, my painting wasn’t good. Had my painting been good or had I had fun actually painting, I may have given it 5 stars but due to my non-​artistic ability and how much it actually pains me to pick up a paintbrush: 4 stars. Would I come back? Maybe. maybe not. I can say that I had a fun night with co-​workers, which was more than I expected! Nice job Sketch & Sip for providing a nice atmosphere and fun time for those that like to paint and for those that don’t!

I purchased a Groupon for this location in early March 2015. Truthfully speaking it was an accident but I did really want to do the painting event. My first regret was not checking the calendar prior to purchase. I struggled with actually finding the calendar listing and never got an email response from the owner about getting it. Since the business is only open during painting sessions, I could not go up to the location to get a calendar.
Eventually, as my Groupon was getting ready to expire, my friends purchased one also so we could all go together. When I called the business to find the calendar, someone called back within 24 hours to explain where it was. Unfortunately, the few selections that we did like and want to paint were not on the weekends and we couldn’t coordinate the weekday sessions.
Long story short, check the calendar before you buy the Groupon. Make sure that you 1 find something you want to paint and 2 can make it on that day. I basically lost the money I paid for this because I’ll never use it. There is a spot in West Chase that has more options and better availability, more than one painting session per day.
Keep in mind that my single star is based on disappointment of NOT going here. I don’t have an experience of being there. Wish I could get a refund.

Pretty fun experience for even the worst painters and artists. Here’s the skinny: Show up, pay your dues (or show your groupon), grab an apron, and paint! It’s BYOB, and everything is welcome. I had wine, the wife had champagne, and the bro across the room had a cooler full of Bud Select 55. The instructor will show you reasonably simple ways to construct your painting, which for some reason gets harder and harder as I drink more wine.
I feel slightly bad for them since the final painting details come at the end of the session (when everyone is a little lit), but for the price they charge, I’m sure they’re reasonably compensated to deal with my drunken fumbling. Although they do screw around with the music a bit too much. Just let any song finish, geez!
Otherwise a pretty fun experience that I’ll definitely be revisiting. You can even bring your kid, but they’ll cost you an extra $ 10.

Had a great time! Bought on groupon and had so much fun and I am definitely not a painter. Try it out sometime worth it!

I visited here with a girlfriend as part of a Groupon deal. I was pleased to find that the class was easy and super fun! My painting turned out wonderfully! You can bring food and your own adult beverage (beer or wine mostly). They have some snacks on hand but I wouldn’t count on that– bring your own nibbles! My only complaint was the cramped quarters– I wish I had just a little more room to work.

My husband and I got a living social deal for the water Lillie’s painting. For the price it was such a deal. I am not an artist or creative and this was quite simple for me. I love how they walk you through each step. I would have liked a little more help or visual. It was hard to see with seats on both sides of the teacher. It was a perfect date night and major topic of conversation when people see our pictures. If we would have had to pay full price it would have been too expensive, especially to have two of the same pictures… it’s a great idea for a girls night out. You can bring your own wine and snacks but there isn’t much room or time to eat and drink. My class kept getting mixed with the water cup. oops! I want to do this again for sure!

Great fun for all ages! Love it!

Love this place! Would go more often but do not have enough wall space for all the awesome paintings this place helps you to create.

This is an excellent place for a date night, a girls night out, or a group venture. We went with a couple of friends after getting a deal on Groupon. It was a rainy Thursday night, so it was just the four of us. You bring your own snacks and drinks, so we settled down with some crackers and wine and let our instructor help us create our masterpieces. She was very patient and helpful, and we had a great time. You actually end up getting so involved in your painting that you forget about your wine! I will definitely be back.

Yay Sketch and Sip! Located in Windsor Square in Riverview, Sketch and Sip is a fantastic place to me. They opened not tooooo long ago and have already blossomed into a great business for owner, Patty. Sketch and Sip is how it sounds– learn how to paint while sipping on the booze of your choice (BYOB) and munching on your snacks. I have zero artistic ability, but Patty and her staff really make it so easy to follow along and paint your own picture. I’ve been here and painted: waves crashing on a mountain, a Bistro, a mountainside, elephants, and a beach scene. Sketch and Sip always features deals through Groupon or LivingSocial, but I would pay full price time and again. The staff and owner are so friendly and get to know you individually, caring about your experience, that you can’t feel anything except that you are a part of a family here!