Painting with a Twist

This is the second Painting With a Twist that I’ve been to (the other one was at the Bitters location) and I have to say, I feel like you have a bit more space between you and the person next to you here. Still, not a ton– but enough for your drink, painting necessities and some elbow room.
My mom and I did the Blue Moon 2 (pictures!) event this past weekend, and again had a ball. The instructors are really helpful and are all about having a good time. They normally have the latest hits music playing during the whole session. It’s really great to be able to relax with a drink (bring your own, pick your poison) and just follow along in the steps. If you start to fall behind, don’t panic, there’s always plenty of time to catch up!
My mom and I both loved it, and as someone who’s not a pro painter (but knows the basics) it’s really nice to see step-​by-​step how certain paintings are done. It’s a good way to learn techniques for the future!
All and all, highly recommend! ALSO! DONT FOEGET TO CHECK IN! Right now you get a little something special if you do

Lots of fun! Instructors are great and easy to follow. The price is right to enjoy a solo outing or fun with friends. Went once with a friend and then my boyfriend booked it for us to do on my birthday! Best present ever. It’s BYOB and definitely worth it. No art skills necessary.

My husband brought us here for our fifth wedding anniversary. I have to say it was the absolute best date night we have ever had, my husband hates painting but had an absolute blast. Cant wait to go again!

Bring your own wine, beer and snacks. Great fun! If you want different colors, they let you experiment and make it your own. So much fun!
Even if you’re not an artist, because I really, really am not, you can make a decent piece of art. At first it can be a little scary, but the instructors are so friendly and helpful. Never fear because the Painting with a Twist teachers are here! Lol Don’t even hesitate to ask for assistance because they will help you with a smile.
I did the elephant with the red background. I don’t like red so they let you change the backdrop to your own color. So, don’t think that when you sign up you’re locked into a particular color scheme.
Be adventurous, make it your own and have a blast! Painting with a Twist is great in a group setting or even for couple’s date.

My partner took me to Painting with a Twist, something I had no desire to do whatsoever. Then I asked her what it was exactly and I became less skeptical. She picked the perfect night, they had a paint your pet theme. Drinking beer while painting my dog Ruby?! That’s perfect for me.
Let me back up: this was my first experience and I enjoyed myself. There were a handful of other people – of varying degrees of experience and talent – doing portraits of their dogs.
The instructor was knowledgable, friendly, and approachable. She offered trenchant advice that greatly improved my painting. I feel like she had a couple of favorites in the class – the ones who had more innate skill but she was still super helpful and nice towards me nevertheless. She literally gushed over a couple of paintings while merely commending my efforts! :).
Our instructor was much more reserved than the other person but I appreciated that. She wasn’t always in my business, she let me do my thing my way, and was there when I needed advice: really, what more do you want/​need? They’re artists, not entertainers. Make a friend if you want to commiserate, be jovial, and the like. Or better yet, don’t let an external force determine the degree to which you’ll have fun, create your own fun… it’s BYOB for a reason!
The space, as others mentioned, was large. The equipment plentiful. I felt like hey needed to have Bob Ross’s The Joy of Painting on a screen somewhere. They had some really awesome Motown and ‘60s era Rock playing so the atmosphere was fun. I did want some other brushes like Bob Ross uses – the fan brush and that metal thing he always used by scraping down on the painting to create shading or highlights or whatever, but whatever.
I think that Painting with a Twist is a bit pricy for a regular date spot, but it’s super fun, so it may be worth the expense depending on your bank account. Definitely an out-​of-​the-​box, not dinner and a movie, idea for a date night. Oh, and guys, seriously, I think I was the only dude in the studio which is probably the norm? This might be a good, not creepy dark bar/​club, way to meet women or people in general as there were several people who seemed to come in on their own.
If you go to their website, you sign up for a date based on the particular theme of that day. They seem to have tons of options as to appeal to a wide variety of tastes. I also think, while a tad pricey, the cost-​to-​fun ratio is well balanced.
It’s a business that caters to the inexperienced, so don’t let your presumed lack of artistic ability impede your ability to have a good time and make something creative.

Let me just start off by saying I really like the idea of this place. I’ve been to the location on Bitters and MUCH PREFERRED it. I was not a huge fan of my instructor and had a friend who went a few weeks before me who also said she wasn’t a fan of her instructor either (who was different). The instructor is a huge part of the class, because if they aren’t fun and entertaining, the class isn’t as fun. I probably wouldn’t go to this location again for a while.
The location is also large, the seats aren’t as crammed together as they are at the Bitters location but it’s basically a huge room split by a half wall and you can hear the other class laughing and the other instructor, it’s very distracting.

I love this idea. The artists take you step by step. If you get a little behind, you can always copy off your neighbor; however, the staff is there to help you. If you need more paper towels or paint, just ask. It’s BYOB, literally. You can bring your own wine and eats for you and your party.
About those snacks, for first timers, if you are going to bring snacks and drinks for your party, you really need to make a sign to identify that your snacks are yours and not a free for all. This is the only thing I didn’t like. Even after the staff announced to everyone that it was BYOB and to eat from those snacks that belong to your party, people still stuck their grubby hands in our snacks. I’ve been twice, and the crowd is not a rowdy or rough crowd, so I was surprised to see people acting so uncouth and low class. When you register, the website does say, «BYOB,» so people are aware.

It was her birthday so it was only right to let her pick the place where we’d all celebrate. Her sister is one of my best friends after all. So I get the obligatory evite, and respond with my half-​hearted ‘sure’. See, I’m not an artist. I love art, and I know what I like for sure. But I’m a right brain gal… always have been.
Walk in, sit down at my easel, orient myself to paint palette & brushes, then put on my apron. I don’t have to tell you that was a first. An apron? Me? My GF brings over a glass of late season chardonnay… this is getting better already.
Amanda is our art instructor for the evening, and she looks like an artist, talks like one too. I follow her instructions closely sneaking peaks at my neighboring artist virgins for juxtaposition. Remember, I’m not an artist. I drew stick figures in school.
As I throw paint on canvas, it occurs to me I’m truly enjoying this experience. Amanda is wonderful, an effective instructor who soothed my fears. I was drawn into the moment and thoroughly enjoyed how each canvas differed from the other. Because just like any work of art, it’s open to interpretation.
I highly recommend the experience. And don’t forget to drink wine.

This was my first time at this Painting with a Twist location (I had previously been to the location in Artisan’s Alley of Bitters). The space is much bigger and can fit more people, but this just means that it’s really loud. Thankfully I was close to the ‘stage’ and the instructor was already in front of me so I could hear her fine. The class started about half an hour late, yet I felt rushed the whole time. The instructor talked really fast, and we definitely went past our end time of 9 PM. The employees were really nice and helpful, but overall, the room was loud, a LOT of people, and I felt rushed. This is a good idea to do with a group of friends. You are able to reserve seats and can sit all together. BYO booze and snacks.

I love this place I have been going to this franchise for about two years and this Texas location for about 6 month’s. I love painting and these classes are always fun. I can’t remember all of my instructor’s but Kitty is the last person whose class I painted in. She was quite entertaining and helpful but all of the instructors I have taken classes from are.

I have been to the two locations in San Antonio, and I, by far, prefer this one. Jennifer is the sweetest, most generous, and down to earth person west of the Mason-​Dixon. She assisted us with a «Painting with a Purpose» for The Healing Hearts Gala, and far exceeded our expectations. There is no pretense here. There is nothing but humility, generosity, and fun to be had by all.
I plan on going as often as I can, and I can’t recommend it enough!
TIP: Do an afternoon, so you can continue the party at home with friends!

Awesome bachelorette party location! I loved how hands on this class was. We all had an amazing time and came out with amazing paintings (all the same yet so different.) if you’re looking for a fun evening this is it!

I love this place. It’s such a great place to hang out for a girls or couples night out. Heck. even parties for any reason really. You can drink wine and munch on food (you provide that yourself) while you paint away. They even have a frequent customer card. Some nights they have prize giveaways too. You can even buy paintings that they have on display for a charitable cause. Check it out!

Had a blast! Came here for my wife’s birthday and it was a great idea. The staff is super friendly and helpful, and even the owner Jennifer contributes to making sure you have a great time. No need to be the next Monét to have fun, just bring your creativity and a nice bottle of wine.

I absolutely loved this venue and the event itself.
I was a bit skeptical coming here for a few reasons. I am very creative, but that creativity doesn’t extend to actual art. It lies amongst my writing and decorating skills! So, needless to say, I felt like I may be amongst professional painters, including my mother, and thought I would be a laughing stock lol Trust me, I was FAR from it. This is just an event to go to and have a blast with zero worries. I promise that nobody cares how bad your painting is.
When you register online, you can choose from a few different paintings. Whichever one you choose will be where you are located at the venue. I chose a beautiful flower with explosions of blue and green. I LOVED it. The instructor was very patient and did detailed descriptions on how we should be painting it.
***Although, I will admit that my final product could have been better if I was able to omit a few of the instructions he gave. There were a few things that I believe would have made my painting much more beautiful if I would have just been able to skip steps***
Did I mention that you can bring your own drink of choice!!! That was my selling point, to be honest with you. Avid drinker, what can I say?! haha
I got to drink, paint, laugh, make new friends and enjoy my night. The instructors and the hosts/​hostesses are AMAZING! SO friendly, patient, and sweet. That made it that much better!
I can’t wait to do another painting here!

What a fun way to spend a night with friends! Not an artist, I was skeptical about what my finished piece would be, and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. The instructors were friendly and helpful, I can’t wait to do it again!

I reviewed the other PWAT page so of course I had to do this one to!
I absolutely love it here!
The classes are definitely perfect for a girls night out. You can bring your own food and drinks (Wine is encouraged!) and enjoy it while you paint. These paintings look easy, but some are pretty hard but the instructors are willing to come help you with whatever you need. I always feel comfortable and relaxed, which is great when your with your friends painting and having a good time!

I LOVE this place. I was introduced to this place by my boss. She came to a bachelorette party and had a great time so we picked a class and did it together as team building. Since then, I’ve come to three more classes.
These are fun, very beginner oriented painting classes. They’re not serious lessons. You can bring in your own alcohol and snacks to enjoy during the lesson. The instructors make it easy as pie to make your own beautiful creation.
All of the instructors are very friendly and approachable. Within two trips the owner and one of the instructors knew who I was. I cannot recommend this place enough.