The Paint Bar

I didn’t paint since I was a chilled and this experience was so wonderful that it made me want to keep painting!!!
Thanks Andrea and Elena for being our teachers and a special thanks to Andrea for insisting in us to take the class, it was fun!!!
I recommend this place to everyone that wants to make something different, you’ll drink a wine, beer or whatever you want while you are painting!!!

To be honest, there are no words to describe how awesome this place is! I am in the Painters anonymous club… Well get it is not anonymous anymore LOL.
Every time I come here, I am greeted with a big smile! I probably come here at least once a month and when I come, it is very relaxing! I really cannot complain about it. Each painting class I attend, I always tweak it a bit and they instructor is always willing to help me!
They have a good selection of alcohol available! I am in love with their sangria and mimosas! If you have to try any, try the white Sangria! It is just a wonderful kick of fruit and liquor! In addition to the liquor, they have a frequent painters club and after the 5^th painting you purchase and attend, you get a free class! That is a free night out worth $ 35!
If you are also looking for a place to fundraise, have a celebration or just an outing in general, they are very accommodating and are willing to work with you! How many companies really do that and are happy to do it!??

I’ve gone to this Paint Bar twice and it’s such a hidden gem. Only place I know of that offers these classes to kids 8+. I had the same instructor both times and he was perfect. Nice and super patient with both kids and adults alike. Super easy directions and your painting ends up looking amazing.
Heads up — They don’t serve food there though so best to arrange eating before or after your 3 hour class. We will be back!

Combine my ardent love of art with my undying affinity for a nice glass of wine… and you get me painting under the influence at The Paint Bar’s Boston location.
The lower level space is cozy and bright, with walls lined with art by particularly proud creators. I popped in a few minutes early so I could get a feel for the space and do some sleuthin’. I was greeted by Jenna Sherman and Ari Forrester, the wonderful folks providing us with drinks and instructing that night’s class.
Little by little, the other attendees trickled in and we got settled. While I admire beautiful art, I’d never really gone to town on a piece of my own before. Apparently, this is a common concern as Ari reassured the more rigid folks in the room that there’s grace — and that we shouldn’t worry if our colors mixed or if our tree happens to look more like a head of lettuce.
During the break, we’d been instructed to flip our works so we wouldn’t be tempted to make any changes while they dried. After a few minutes of schmoozing and stolen glances at our neighbors’ art, we all went back to our paintings. Row by inebriated row, we revealed the final product of our labor. It was a fantastic night filled with laughter, charm, and levity. I encourage you to pop down to one of their locations and have an experience that’s sure to brighten your day.
You’ll be in great company. Tell ‘em Sasha and I said hi. ;)

Our group of 11 people of various ages had a great time painting at the Paint Bar last Friday night. While none of us has any painting experience, each of us enjoyed taking part and learning a little bit. There was plenty of time for conversation and laughs.
As you can see from our photo (the one with all the tree paintings,) several of us took a slightly different approach and two of us went «rogue» right from the beginning. Lots of space for creativity.

GREAT fun place to go with friends!!! We went as a group of work friends. You get step by step instructions and our particular instructor was really funny and definitely Type A!
No experience? No problem! Anyone who walks into this place will walk out feeling accomplished. Paint night will probably take up about 3 hours (or more) of your time depending on the piece and how much detail you want to put into it. It’s a guided process at first, and creativity is always welcomed/​encouraged.
FUN FUN FUN!!!

Paint Bar was great, a lot of fun, friendly and sweet staff. We went on a Saturday night and it was jam packed.
I’m giving it 4-​stars instead of 5 only because they crammed so many people in that space, it was rather loud and uncomfortable at times. I’m sitting there enjoying the class and painting but have to feel the girl behind me flick her hair onto my back the entire time. That is how close we were to the next table. Kind of unnecessary to have that many people so closely seated together — that’s my only complaint. Cheers to them for being so busy — clearly, they are doing well.
Otherwise, I really enjoyed this place and the outcome.

Super fun place to go with friends or on a date. We went as a group at the end of January. You get step by step instructions and our particular instructor was really funny, entertaining and helpful if you really get stuck on something. There’s no judgement and you’re encouraged to just have a blast. There’s beer and wine for sale, and there’s a short break in the beginning so you can wander off and grab dinner or whatnot.
I’d definitely come back for round 2!

I absolutely love The Paint Bar! I have done three paintings there so far, and each one has turned out fantastic. I have no drawing ability whatsoever, but with the fabulous instruction here, I can bring home something that I am proud to put on my wall. Plus, it’s a really fun night, and where else can you get a glass of wine for $ 6 on Newbury St? Thank you Elly and the rest of the staff for making my Boston work trips something to look forward to!

I have gone to two classes at this location so far, and any time I’ve done them, more of my friends want to accompany me to the next one I do. Hooray for word of mouth?
Ari was my instructor both times. He is a young guy who is in school at MassArt (I think). He is very friendly and very down to earth. I don’t know what his career plans are, but I think he does have a future in spreading his love of art through teaching.
I am a terrible artist. I mean– I am so awful, you’d never want to see a painting or drawing I did independently. My least favorite class in high school was my required art class. I am very lucky I did not take any art classes in college, because I would have suffered through them.
Fast forward to 2013. I went to the Paint Bar, and I fell in love with painting. I may not do the absolute best job, but my painting always looks like the model, which is pretty cool for someone with absolutely no artistic skills. Ari instructed us from the foundation to the very end. He was dictating directions the whole way. But– not the whole time we were painting. He would say, «Now we are going to…» and then let us paint freely as we listened to music. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the music which was an 80s playlist. So weird from a guy who was very obviously born in the early to mid 90s.
They sell alcoholic drinks, water, and a few snacks. They also give you a «dry break» during which you can go out and get something to eat really quick. I use this opportunity to quickly snack. It should be a bit longer. Please guys? It would give us ample time to actually eat whatever we went out to get.
Totally worth it. This *isn’t* Paint Nite, though it is similar. This is an actual place that is open (almost) every day at which you can paint from a selection of different paintings.
It’s definitely a place you want to go if you’re tired of just going out to bars with friends. It’s an all-​ages venue, and a great place to spend with mom, grandma, great grandma, or with all of your friends. You really can’t go wrong here!

Okay, so minus one star because I’m a little bitter that I didn’t come up with this idea! Really though, super fun, unique place to come! You learn to paint and guzzle wine while doing it! Helllllooo… best combo everrrr!!!

Wonderful ambience, well organised, & a great recreational activity be it solo, as a couple/​group. I would so come here every week if it were more affordable.
Jackie was awesome with instructions, friendliness and keeping an eye on everyone. The staff at the bar was great too.
What is included in $ 35/​head/​class: — canvas, art supplies (paint and brushes), & an apron. You keep your painting but return the remaining items. You get a complimentary pen and loyalty coupon at the end of it (buy 5 classes, get the 6^th free).
Refreshments are available at the bar (cash/​card).
The staff is wonderful, the service is friendly (even if you run a little late like we did, the staff will help get you up to speed in no time). Jackie is friendly, great with instructions and a fun instructor.
Each class lasts roughly 3 hours with one 15-​minute break.
I highly recommend the Paint Bar to residents and visitors if they haven’t been already. Painting, music and wine– who could ask for anything more?

I went here a couple of weekends ago with several friends and it was so fun and cute, and really simple to do. The guy instructor was great and described everything very well, and all the other instructors were really friendly. We actually want to go back and paint a night time view of Boston. I’m only giving this a 4 star because I had originally thought beer/​wine was included (and this could totally be my mistake). This is such a cute idea though!!!

I attended an event here with the Unilocal Elite Squad and was so overwhelmed by the amazing experience I had that I decided to have my birthday party here. Birthday party!!! Yes, I still celebrate my birthday! I made reservations for 25 people on a Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm. I think I may have called about 10 times to change my reservation and each time whomever I spoke with was super nice and accomodating. I knew my friends were going to have a blast and I was so excited!!!
Jackie was working the bar and Ari was the painter on duty that day. Both were so awesome to my friends. We were a little loud and crazy but were all having a good time. Ari was a perfect addition to the event because he was quirky with a great sense of humor.
The layout is simple and organized. When you walk in you pick a spot where you would like to sit, since I had a huge party they reserved some tables for us. You then head to the back to get your apron and paint for the picture. There is a sign telling you how many pumps of each color you need. The music is playing as everyone is gathering and setting up. There is also a bar complete with beer, wine and snacks. You get about a 30 minute break to run out and get some air or grab a quick pizza near by.
Don’t frett because if you are worried about not being able to draw a stick figure (this is not paint by number) Ari or any of the other artists will explain step by step and its actually easier than it looks.
If you are looking for something fun and different to do for your birthday or just a night out, I highly recommend this place. Everyone that works there is amazing and you will not be disappointed!
Given that this is the ‘cool’ new thing to do in Boston, you have to make a reservation to reserve a spot.
Thanks for a fun and memorable birthday party Jackie, Mia and Ari! You guys ROCK!

Going into this I thought, there is absolutely no way that I will be able to paint anything worth keeping at the end. I was wrong! This place is so much fun! Jackie one of the owners was such a good teacher and she was super patient. I never felt pressured or stressed and it was a really fun girls night out. It took about 3 hours but it really didn’t feel that long. For 35 bucks you get all of the painting supplies and the canvas. There were a lot of special events and we even saw a proposal while we there. I absolutely loved this place.
I’m giving four stars instead of five based solely on the price of the drinks. I had a sangria in a tiny cup and it was 9 dollars. A really small glass of wine is 6 dollars and beer is 6 dollars as well which is better than 9. I know it’s in the city and drinks are expensive but I would have bought more if they were a little bit more affordable.
Overall, I absolutely fell in love with this place and I can’t wait to go back again!

Rarely do I set a bar so low and have my expectations blown away. Went here for a female friends birthday party and I was told I was in for an afternoon of painting and drinking. In my mind I had already planned for an experience similar to being the only guy at a bridal shower. Boy, was I wrong.
Jackie the bartender sets you up with snack and drinks. You are given paints, brushes, and some nice stuff to draw on. Already a value at $ 35 considering you will be there for 3 hours. Don’t worry there is a break. The art instructor who wears a microphone and fits the part had a great sense of humor and really added to the experience. I was able to complete a drawing of the Boston skyline without any help and had a lot of fun doing it.
The only slight negatives is that you cannot just go here on a whim, it is a ticketed event and it sells out pretty quick so organizing with a large group can be a little hairy.

I got a trip to The Paint Bar as a gift for my birthday. It was awesome! They give you funny step-​by-​step instructions to complete your masterpiece and it is extremely easy. At the end you have a beautiful painting to take home with you to remember your experience. The drinks are affordable, and though the space is a little tight, it was comfortable. You will have to sign up pretty far in advance as it fills up pretty quickly, but it was well worth the wait.
I will definitely be back soon!

I came here for my birthday last night with friends and we all had a great time. The staff was very fun and friendly, the drinks were cheap ($ 6 for a glass of wine, I believe), and my painting actually somehow came out pretty well! Best part is, there is no cleanup required. As someone who has a messy boyfriend and even messier dog, that was probably the best part.
I can’t say I’ll return again soon (because honestly how many paintings do I want hanging around the house?), but I definitely recommend this place for a fun ladies’ night out or birthday party.

I have been to their location in Newton as well and have loved both experiences! I took my nana, mom and 2 aunts as a Mother’s Day gift. Nana was a little stressed I think because she normally can take a few weeks to paint something while in Florida and had to do this painting in a little over 2 hours, but I think she had a good time, it was a great bonding time for the girls in the family! I will definitely be back and we will be booking a kids birthday party in the near future there!
The Newbury street location is a little tight, which is to be expected in that area. It’s not uncomfortable tight, but its close quarters and if you sit next to a clutz like me — you end up with paint on you. Thanks a lot Nana! Location is prime though and we had an audience watching the whole time thru the windows which was pretty cool!

I couldn’t draw a line in the sand if you gave me a ruler, but I was able to come out of this bar/​studio with a beautiful painting that has all my friends and family wondering if I really painted it (thanks for the vote of confidence, really).
If you’re looking for a perfect place to take your date (or find a date), Paint Bar might just be your best bet this side of the equator. No experience? No problem! Anyone who walks into this place will walk out feeling accomplished.
Paint night will probably take up about 3 hours (or more) of your time depending on the piece and how much detail you want to put into it. It’s a guided process at first, and creativity is always welcomed/​encouraged. If you want UFOs *cough* Damien *cough*, you got it. If you want to add some rainbows and unicorns, no problem! In the end, you do what makes you happy — they’re just providing the tools (and the drinks).
One final thing I learned about painting: there are no erasers or delete buttons, but there’s plenty of room for improv. When you’re here, you’ll definitely learn to let loose and just have fun.
No cleanup required.