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The Best Paint And Sip NYC Classes - CourseHorse

By Rebekah Yahoves | Published 7/24/2019

Sketch a starry night while enjoying your favorite bubbly beverage at one of these New York Paint and Sip spots.


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Whether you are a seasoned painter or an amateur, NYC Paint and Sip classes are doodles of fun. Join your high-energy instructors as your glass gets filled with a crisp beverage and your plate is loaded with savory appetizers. Many of our picks are BYOB, so your fridge, corkscrew, and tinkling glasses will be provided. You will get step-by-step instructions and be amazed at what you can create. And get prepared for some colorful laughs at the same time.



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BYOB Painting: Van Gogh Poppies

The Paint Place
Queens

Enjoy acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere at The Paint Place. Each painter will get an original canvas, paints and brushes, and an apron. The studio will provide cups and openers if you bring the beer or wine. Learn to paint beautiful poppies like the master with relaxed, dedicated instructors. The Paint Place puts a fresh spin on BYOB Painting NYC. Other popular classes at the Paint Place include Paint Your Pet, BYOB Painting: Sunset Boat Ride, and Family Painting Day. Children can attend After School Art classes, Art Camp, and Family Painting Day.



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Paint and Sip: Millennial Mash Up

La Pittura Art Studio
Chelsea, Manhattan

La Pittura Art School is the only art studio where you can paint on sneakers, T-shirts, tote bags, and hats in addition to classic canvases. Born in 2016 in a tiny space that could fit only twelve guests, La Pittura evolved into a fully developed art studio that fit 100 painters. It is a great place for your bachelorette party, baby shower, or date night. La Pittura has menus of reds, whites, rose, or sangria that you can purchase by the bottle or glass. You are also permitted to bring your own beverage. A corkage fee includes cups, a bottle opener, and a fridge. Paint and Sip NYC has never been so fun! The Millennial Mash-Up Class will allow you to make a mess in the studio and create an abstract piece of art. You will spend two hours socializing and painting with non-toxic washable acrylic paint. The school provides canvases, paints, brushes, and snacks. Instructors are sweet, calm, and funny, and the atmosphere is tasteful. Other popular courses at La Pittura include Paint and Sip: Pizza My Heart, Sneaker Painting, and T-shirt painting. Accommodating instructors keep the party encouraging, and your glass full. La Pittura is the perfect venue for birthday parties, bachelorette showers, and team-building workshops. For private parties, they will provide art materials as well as light snacks, glasses, ice, and bottle openers.



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Paint Nite: There Is Magic

Yaymaker
Park Slope, Brooklyn

Yaymaker began as Paint Night, an event at a Boston Bar during a blackout in 2012. Since then, they have hosted more than 30,00 events at 1,400 cities across the world. One-of-a-kind events at Yaymaker help you laugh, drink, and try something new. Those 21 years old and over may purchase drinks at the bar. For BYOB painting, New York, loose clothing is recommended. Paint Night: There is Magic enables you to create an effervescent painting with step-by-step instruction. The school supplies your materials. Instructors are funny, knowledgeable, and understanding. And be ready for some upbeat jams to crank up your good time! Other popular classes here include Rustic Candles, Hanging Globe Succulent w/ Fairy Lights, and Bridge Under Cherry Blossoms.



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BYOB Painting: Starry Night Over the Rhone

The Paint Place
Queens

It’s time to Paint and Sip, New York! Though The Paint Place appears small from the outside, it has room for over twenty guests once you walk through its doors. It is BYOB but fully stocked with corkscrews, bottle-openers, and cups. Instructors are helpful, attentive, and encouraging, especially with timid beginners! For the “Starry Night Over The Rhone” class, you will get a pre-sketched canvas with some basic lines as a guide. It is suitable for all levels, and a very therapeutic experience.



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BYOB Painting: Santorini

The Paint Place
Upper West Side, Manhattan

The Paint Place has gotten write-ups in People, The New York Times, and Time Out New York. It is clean and expansive, with great customer service. Choose-Your-Own Paint Nights are popular here. Customers rave about the great selection of paintings and colors. The Paint Place also hosts kids’ birthday parties, corporate events, and nonprofit fundraisers. At BYOB Painting: Santorini your instructor will take you step-by-step through creating your masterpiece. Additional popular paint-and-sip classes at The Paint Place include Bansky Girl With Balloon, Empire State of Mind, and Beach Ready.



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Wine Glass Painting

TW Painting with Friends
Gravesend, Brooklyn

At TW Painting With Friends, Katherine and her crew are patient and encouraging. The two-hour Paint With Wine class will allow you to create anything you can imagine. You may BYOB, but you will also need to BYOID if you look any younger than 30. Food is also permitted. If you’d like to order in from a local eatery to make the night even more special, your servers can help you make the right selection. The room at TW is spacious and colorful, decorated with all kinds of artwork. Even if you have never painted before, you may be amazed at the beauty of your creation. Upbeat hits playing in the background will keep the party mood pumping. Owner Kate is not only a painter but an avid photographer who will take flattering pics of your artwork for you. It is a great place for birthday parties, a girls’ night out, or date nights. Other courses at TW Painting With Friends include My Sexy Booty, Empower Yourself, and Margarita On The House. Katherine is laid back and attentive, and the liquor store is only three blocks away!