Pinot’s Palette

I have been here twice. Once for a Unilocal event and again with some friends. I love the venue. The staff is very friendly and helpful. You can bring your own food and wine, which makes it a fun night. It’s a great idea for a party.
This particular one was tulips. Personally, I would have preferred a different theme, but I didn’t choose the class. Everyone’s painting looked good. I looked around at some of the others’ and everyone’s looked like it was supposed to. It’s nice to paint something without anyone else touching it.
The instructor walks you step by step. You are free to take your own liberties. I wish I had taken more liberties with the colors, but that was my fault.
You should definitely go here, if you haven’t.

Had a great time. Although my painting didn’t turn out exactly the way I wanted it too, far from it by the way, I had a really good time. Like to learn some new painting techniques.

This is a great place for fun and an alternative to dinner and a movie. I found a deal on Amazon Local and took my sister when she came to visit for Thanksgiving. You receive smiles when you walk in and they knew my name right away.
The atmosphere set by the teacher was relaxing and fun. You can bring your own wine, food and music. The teacher went a little fast, but we WERE a little tipsy… LOL
The theme of nativity scene was appropriate for the season and our time wrapped up perfectly within two hours. I met some really nice strangers that were also regulars.
This definitely great for winter nights and group parties and family gatherings. I recommend Pinot’s Palette. They are less expensive than other painting lessons and nicer.

My group of friends do a Ladies Night every month and October was my month to organize it. It also just so happened that Pinot’s Palette was holding a «Ladies Night» event every Thursday night during the month of October, except for the last one, with a discounted price on those painting classes. They had no problem with accommodating our group with seats together. We had a wonderful time painting, chatting, and joking around. The instructor was really good but sometimes went to fast for us, but was more than happy to repeat instructions and help us fix any mistakes. These classes are great for someone who has never even picked u a paintbrush. They break down the painting into easy steps that make it possible for almost anyone to bring home a decent painting.

Went to an open paint party this weekend with some girlfriends and we had a great time! The instructor was sweet and friendly and very funny! The owner walked around and cracked jokes while enjoying a beer. A very mixed crowd from college/​high school students and up. We love that they don’t charge to bring your own beverage or snack!
That being said, $ 45 for a few pumps of acrylic and an 18×36″ canvas is slightly steep. We are going back for the Streetdog Benefit party in a few weeks!

We went on a Sunday afternoon. Even with a full studio our instructor, Jen, was attentive and made sure everyone was on track. It’s great because you can bring your own beverages and food making it cost effective for a group. Also, we unexpectedly came when 50% of the profits were going to MDA. It’s always nice to do something you were going to do anyway and have it benefit a good cause. Would definitely do again and suggest to friends.

Super fun place to go to with a group of people or just by yourself. You can reserve the room for your own private parties with no extra cost, but it just have to be at least 10 people to count. It’s very relaxing to paint, and it’s BYOB so it’s twice as relaxing. Lol I love the place except the part were the instructor also drank with us and rushed through the sessions without helping us. She took a bunch of smoke breaks in between so everybody in our group had to wait. It’s still fun of a place to try though!

I love this place! My friend invited me to go to a painting class that was byob. The instructor was funny, and the helpers were amazing. They made you feel good about what you were painting with some helpful tips along the way. The step-​by-​step class helped me produce a beautiful painting. The crowd was enjoyable and we had a great time.

Warm, friendly place with great owners. Loved the concept (painting while listening to music and/​or drinking wine or eating wine flavored ice cream). Cheerful, relaxing and fun environment.

What a great concept! I enjoyed the space and the instructor. The owners were very nice. I am sold on this for future events for friends and family.

Love. This. Place.
Have visited Pinot’s Palette three times now — twice for group events and once for their date night. The owners — a husband and wife dynamic duo — are truly passionate about what they do. They’ve been on hand every time I’ve been in to paint. Instructors are patient (especially after the wine sinks in) and help this right-​brained gal turn out something that may be worthy of the title «art.» It’s always BYOB, but the facility layout is ideal for bringing in catering, drinks, etc. Make sure to sign up for the popular painting classes in advance, as they do tend to sell out quickly!

I have to say, I got talked into this visit and I thought it was going to be one very big dud of a night –
I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE WRONG. Pinot’s Palette is a great place for date night. It is just plain olé fun! I mean, what is better than having a glass of wine (or 2) — unleashing your inhibitions and getting creative?
Yes, you actually get to paint. And yes it is actually fun. This from a guy that has no artistic ability and has never taken and art class (even back in high school).
The hosts and instructors are fantastic and this is definitely a repeat for my wife and I — you need to check it out!

This place is PERFECT for parties or just a date out with your love one! Drink wine & paint, come on that’s just YELLS FUN! FUN! FUN!

Pinot’s Pallete is so much fun! The owner is very nice and giving to her customers. The shop itself is very nice, I love the atmosphere. They have a variety of painting and a lot of openings to go paint. I like that if you want to book last minute to paint you can. Great idea for a girls night, you learn to paint a piece step by step while sipping on wine you can bring in. Also great for date night and birthdays. If you check out their website, you can see a list of dates they offer painting sessions and what you will be learning to paint. If you have not visited here you must try it out!

I LOVE this place! It’s great for a girls’ night, date night, family get-​together– pretty much anything. People constantly have bachelorette parties and corporate parties here. The owners are so personable and go out of their way to accommodate/​please you. When my friend and I wanted to paint at a certain time, but didn’t like that night’s painting, the owners let us have our own little paint party off to the side – with only three people! I’ve had three different instructors, and they all have been super sweet and extremely helpful. If you screw up, they’ll reassure you it’s completely fine, or they’ll even help you fix it if you’re neurotic about it (like me). The price may seem a bit steep, but you have to take into account that you’re basically getting a private painting lesson, a canvas, and free wine all in one. So. Much. Fun.

These place is the best for GNO (girls night out), friends getting together or a date night. The instructors are very patient and informative. They go through the steps while you’re painting so you get the best out of your experience. I love the fact that you can bring your own wine/​food and they play music suing the class.

During a visit to Memphis last July to visit my boyfriend, we happened upon this neat little art studio in one of the local shopping plazas. I’d heard about these types of studios: they offer painting classes, but not in the «art school» format; rather, they offer them as a sort of way to socialize and play around with art. For each class, a painting is chosen from a collection of artwork (lots of Van Gogh and modern pieces, and sometimes original work by the instructors) and an instructor goes through painting it, from start to finish, while the class of people follow along and create their own variations on the piece. It’s fun because, though everyone is painting the same piece and is given the same basic colors and brushes to start with, every painting turns out slightly different. People mix their colors differently, apply different strokes and textures, use varying amounts of paint for each part – the result is a collection of very similar, yet totally different works of art.
There are more and more of these little studios popping up, but the appeal of this place is in the name: Pinot’s Palette. Pinot, as in wine… as in, you are encouraged to bring your own wine and drink up while painting. Probably something to do with it helping your creative juices flow, or imitating the artists whose work you are recreating. Either way, this is a great idea and makes this an even more enjoyable experience. My boyfriend and I arrived with a basket of goodies – wine, beer, cheese, and crackers – and we were happy to see that wine glasses, napkins, plates, and silverware were provided. It was truly like a date night, but so much better than just dinner-​and-​a-​movie. The class we took featured a variation of Van Gogh’s «Wheat Field with Cypresses at the Haute Galline Near Eygalieres,» from his Saint-​Remy period. We were provided canvas, paint (as much as we needed), brushes, easels, paint smocks, cups of water to clean the brushes, and paper towels. The pace was easy to keep up with and the instructor made sure to come around and check on people to offer tips, compliments, and constructive criticism. The owner and some friends hung out on the edge of the class, snapping photos and oohing and ahhing over a few of the «artists.» We were given breaks as needed, and the instructor was very thorough in her instructions. She walked us through how to paint each part of the picture, while we followed along (and we were given extra time to keep working on each part before she moved on). Some people wanted big, white fluffy clouds, while others wanted darker skies. Others were unsure of how to make the trees «look like flames,» so they made them look less flame-​like. I, in particular, wanted to add texture to the hedgerow in the painting and contentedly pushed the head of my brush into the canvas (which, in hindsight, was probably not that great for the brush) to get that stippled effect. We were all able to do this, while getting the basic instructions for how to do it (and, importantly, how to mix the paint to get the right colors).
I always loved art classes in elementary and middle school and still regret not taking any art classes in high school or college. This class was fun and casual and, no matter what your artistic talent, you can do it. Starting off staring at a blank canvas can seem a bit daunting, but the instructors are so great at guiding you through and, by the end of the night, you’ll surely have a piece of art worthy for the living room wall. My painting is currently hanging, sans frame, on the wall above my TV stand and it looks quite nice.
Classes cost between $ 35 and $ 45 and this includes the canvas, paints, brushes, paint smocks, and a few other necessities. It’s BYOB, and you will definitely want to take advantage of the ability to drink and munch while getting in touch with your inner Picasso. Be prepared to hang around a bit after class while the paint dries (yes, you can literally watch paint dry). If I recall correctly, you can leave paintings there for a few days if need be. You have to reserve a seat for each class – this isn’t really a «drop on by» kind of thing. You can book a private party or just book yourself or you and a few friends. Different paintings are offered all the time, so be sure to check to see what is being offered on the day/​night you want to go, because it may not be something you like (they have a schedule up with all of this information).
If you’re looking for a different kind of date night, a fun night out with friends, or if you’ve been looking for a way to release your inner Bob Ross («Let’s paint some happy little trees and some happy little clouds»), check this place out.