Pinot’s Palette – Somerville

Had an awesome time both times I went. Great, helpful staff! Would definitely go back!

I really enjoyed my painting experience here. The facility is nice. The instructor and assistant were very friendly. They have a great selection of paintings to choose from on their website/​calendar and the one I chose was only $ 35. That’s a steal compared to many of the wine and paint places in NJ! I’d definitely recommend Pinot’s Palette in Somerville.

I went with my husband and we had the best time! We learned a lot about painting and it was very relaxing. The instructors were very nice and laid back. I highly recommend this place! I plan on going back soon.

Amazing time! Great for girlfriends and date night! Love the location. You can byob and bring snacks. The staff is friendly and make painting fun and easy! Going next weekend again!
— Ashlie M

The class was fun and light, instructions were easy and everyone was very friendly. The facility was clean and all the utensils you need (from paint brushes to glasses to plates, etc) are all there. It is very close to downtown Somerville so when we went, we had dinner before hand at a restaurant down the street and finished off the night with the class, it was fantastic!

I loved the service! My mother had never painted before, and she was always very scared to even pick up a paintbrush and try, even just to have fun. She was one of those people who just discredited herself as any type of artist before she even gave herself a chance. Your program/​service really broke down each section, step by step, in a really easy way that enabled her to ease into her creativity, and let go of those fears and lack of confidence she held onto throughout the years. And the liquid courage definitely helped! LoL. Everyone has an artist buried within themselves, and you help them realize that!
Also our instructor was extremely entertaining and comical, referring to each brush as the men from Full House. Bring your own wine and snacks, definitely bring your sense of humor. They supply glasses, bottle openers, and hershey kisses :-) !
It was a great girl’s night out! If you’re looking for an in depth art class about a certain technique or theory, this is not the class for you! This is a class specifically designed for people who have never painted before, who want something to ease them into the medium. It really is all about fun, and not so much about structure or curriculum.

Instructor gave a 20 min autobiography then a 10 – 15 min intro. Class started maybe 40 mins late. Then she was rushing the entire time to catch us up and beat the clock. Since she was in such a rush, there was never more than a minute between her speaking and stopping the music. It was not relaxing at all. She was also very crude, cracking dirty jokes every few minutes all night to the point that it was grossly uncomfortable. (We all love some good humor but this was way beyond over the line). She used terms that I was familiar with, due to a background in art, but many people in the class were very frustrated with her all night because they didn’t know what she was talking about and she didn’t explain as she was rushing along. I’ve been to many classes at another location that is absolutely hands down amazing with a fantastic staff so it was surprising to find this location to be such a drastically different experience. I was so excited to see one open in Somerville but Im not sure I will be back. The instructor was terrible and the assistants were not sure what to do either. I will continue to recommend the company but not this location, or at least not this instructor and assistants (I do not recall her name but if I can find out I will update so others can plan accordingly).

What a fun thing to do on a Saturday night! It’s bring your own food & drinks. The intructor is fun & easy to follow. We had a great time & left with a beautiful painting! I wanna go again!

This place is very unique, positive with careless atmosphere. We had an amazing day in here full of laughter. Highly recommended for a date or just a night out.

At best I thought this was gonna be an ironic «girls night out.» Look at us gettin #turnt in the big city of Somerville. Except it was actually seriously fun and I can’t wait to go back. The instructor on the mic was patient, knowledgable and not (visibly) annoyed with our rowdy party of 20. The other instructor working the floor was very encouraging and helped me adjust and enhance my painting. Considering I used to get sympathy Bs in art class that’s a big deal.

We had a blast there! Took my girls there to celebrate and some were so afraid that they weren’t good enough painters! After a little vino :) and some light snacks, we began! The instructor and her partner we’re super helpful and l walked us through the painting step by step. We even jammed out to some 80’s music! Everyone was so pleased with their own talent and raved about the experience they had! It was super fun, and I tell EVERY ONE about it. I was given so much kudos for such a cool night out and you guys did not disappoint! We will definitely be back and recommend to try it, even if you don’t have an artistic bone in your body, it’s a great time!

While located nearby, I wouldn’t return. I paint as a relaxing hobby, and when I attended a class here a painting was only partially taught.
If you’re looking for more of an entertaining show rather than a class where you can paint and sip whatever you bring, then this may be what you’re looking for. It wasn’t like other paint and sips I’ve been to in NJ where I could leave at the end of a 3 hour class with a fully instructed and wall-​hangable painting.
I’ve been to at least 10 different classes in NJ. I just want people to know what they’re signing up for.
[Note: When the business was reached out to for feedback, they stated they are not an establishment that instructs, but rather that it’s about having fun: «paint, sip, fun». Well, learning something new isn’t fun apparently; my mistake. They wouldn’t refund my money, but they gave me a gift card to Pinot’s Palette that I surely won’t be using at this location.]

Had such a wonderful, relaxing time. So much fun! Went there with a large group. Only recommendation I would have is to have addl people to help large groups.

I have been twice since they opened. It’s a lot of fun, BYOB and snacks. Highly recommend if you haven’t tried it yet.