Looking for a creative spark? Thanks to the advent of paint and sip classes, your masterpiece is only a glass of wine away. In Arizona, we’ve got an abundance of studios that provide a space to unwind through painting, and a few glasses of wine. Here are the 6 best places for paint and wine in the state!
Get your creative juices flowing at the Brush Bar. The Brush Bar is a Scottsdale company that offers instructional paint classes to go with their wine bar. You’ll be greeted with a canvas, brush, apron and free glass of wine upon entry. During a two plus hour course, you’ll sip wine and get step-by-step instructions by an artist on recreating iconic paintings. Armed with a relaxing vibe and helpful staff, the Brush Bar is the perfect spot for a creative night out. They even offer morning classes with mimosas for a morning spark.
Discover your inner artist at Creative Juice. Creative Juice offers a fun, music and wine filled course perfect for a date night or private event. Their classes include a two plus hour instructional painting session in a relaxed atmosphere. You’ll gear up with a paintbrush, stretched canvas, and acrylic paint before enjoying a beverage (or two) from the cash bar. This fun-filled studio also has themed nights, kid classes and workshops, and custom art classes where for personalized paintings.
Downtown Phoenix’s arts district is located on Roosevelt Row. So it seems as natural a spot as any for The Painters Lounge. This paint and sip spot is located in a historical building in the middle of the arts district. At the Painters Lounge, you’ll be guided through a painting session while sipping on your favorite beverage. Though they don’t sell alcohol, you can bring your own unopened wine, beer, and snacks to their studio. The Painters Lounge also hosts special events throughout the year. You can paint your preference at their open sessions or follow along to their holiday themes during their Main Event sessions.
Painting with a Twist is a national paint and sip company with over 300 locations across the country. Locals can try their hand at painting at two or three hour classes in their Tempe location. The courses are designed for every skill level to participate. You’ll get all the painting supplies and artist instruction to create your own work of art. Painters are also encouraged to bring their own bottle of wine for a little liquid inspiration at this BYOB studio.
Van Gogh Vino, Paint your Pet, Mimosas & Monet. These are just a few of the art classes you’ll find at Carrie Curran Art Studios. This art studio is run by a mother daughter duo and focuses on instructional painting classes. You can bring your own food and drink while participating in their step-by-step painting courses. Carrie Curran offers fun painting classes for private events, girls’ night outs, and family art classes for a night out with the whole family.
Date nights, birthday parties, or baby showers. No matter the occasion, Gogh Paint is the place to get creative on a night out on the west side of Phoenix. Bring wine to unleash your artistic abilities at this BYOB canvas painting class. Gogh Paint has a large, open space studio that can accommodate up to 40 people. They have wine glasses, corkscrews, and all the painting supplies necessary for a fun night out.