Paint Along NYC

Paint Along NYC
Murray Hill, Manhattan
129 E 27th St 2nd Fl
Btwn Park S & Lexington Avenues
New York, New York 10016

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Description

Paint Along’s painting workshops offers a commitment-free venue to unwind and rekindle your latent creativity.

Sip your favorite Pino Noir and get lost in your process as we guide you, with simple instruction, through the painting du jour. Two blissful hours later, you’ll emerge back onto the gritty streets with your completed canvas in hand, and without a care in the world.

Paint Along’s ever-changing calendar of weekly classes and all-inclusive format provide ample opportunity to shake off a long day at the office or just catch up with friends.

FAQs

What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?

Our most popular class offered on CourseHorse is our 2-hour instructor guided workshop which provides instructions and materials to create a 16x20 acrylic painting.

How long have you been in business? Can you share a 1-2 sentence history of the school and how it was founded?

Paint Along was formed in 2008 and the Paint Along NYC location was opened in 2010. Paint Along was founded by Linda Rhea in 2008, a successful fashion industry professional, while exploring a desire to move into different creative roles, she rekindled her love for painting and developed the Paint Along brand in an effort to share skills and knowledge of painting in a fun studio environment. The instruction and atmosphere was adapted so that anyone can participate in the painting sessions without prior experience.

What is your average class size?

Our average class size is (16) painters per session.

What is your typical student like? What are their goals?

Our students are typically individuals, date nights, groups of friends & family, and business colleagues to name a few. Many painters have little to no painting experience and are just looking to socialize and create in a relaxed environment which we provide. However, we also have students who have a fine arts background or are looking to pick up a few new techniques and find our open sessions provide a great environment to challenge and improve their skills. We offer a diverse painting library with options to meet all levels of students.

Can you recommend 1-2 activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?

Paint Along NYC is located in the heart of the Flatiron District. Painters can enjoy a wide array of excellent dining options before or after class at locations like Blue Smoke, Sarabeth’s, Dos Comino’s, and Eataly to name a few. Painters can also explore tourist spots like the Flatiron building and the beautiful Madison Square Park or take a leisurely stroll to one of the nearby movie theaters to catch a show in Union Square or Kips Bay.

Reviews of Paint Along NYC

(4.6-star rating across 280 reviews)

BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Tyra D. on 11/3/2019

The class was great and great teacher!!!
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Chris V. on 2/15/2019

Great class and instructor
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 12/22/2018

The class was a lot of fun, and the instructor, Ally, was great!
BYOB Paint & Pizza

Reviewed by Benjie P. on 12/12/2018

Felt a Little Like Speed Painting - but an enjoyable experience and the painting came out well. Domino Pizza, with all the great pizza in NYC - eh.
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 10/22/2018

course description said food was included... there was no food
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Alex R. on 10/7/2018

Nikki was an awesome teacher!
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Katie R. on 12/22/2017

Overall loved the class! Walked in hoping I’d be able to keep up and leave with something half way decent - Nikki was an amazing teacher and I feel like I learned a lot, had a lot of fun and actually painted something I’m really proud of! Would highly recommend!!
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 11/26/2017

Fun class. Appropriate for beginners and there’s some experience alike. BYOB adds to the fun. You get to take home your art at the end of the night after blow drying it dry. I would definitely do this again.
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Maria O. on 11/2/2017

When I arrived for my BYOB Painting class, it was just me and my friend, so it felt pretty much like a private session. The facilitator was amazing, and I had never painted with acrylics but eventually felt at ease (the beer might have helped ;) I would strongly recommend this class. Book it with some friends or go solo. It is so worth it :D
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Keja N. on 10/15/2017

The class was great! The instructor was very passionate about art. My only complaint was the music! She didn’t have a great playlist at all so it kind of killed the vibe
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 9/11/2017

Niki was a wonderful and patient instructor! It was such a fun class. Three hours flew by!
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Drema B. on 9/11/2017

Nikki, our instructor, was very patient and skillful. We had a great experience!
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Rachel A. on 9/5/2017

Nikki was amazing. Very talented. Enjoyed every minute of the class was a day to remeber.
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 8/23/2017

Ashling was a very patient teacher and guided us very well. There were only 4 people and the class wasn't exactly lively or fun. Resources provided were great. Overall a good experience
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Katie M. on 6/6/2017

We really enjoyed this course. It worked well for us because we have little experience in painting, and the instructor was very clear with directions, and helpful with questions. The fact that it was a "BYOB" event made it even more fun and relaxing!
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Nancy J. on 5/15/2017

This instructor was awesome, the class was great. It's definitely a must do again.
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 5/6/2017

was really nice! But, little fast to follow for the first time painting.
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by David D. on 2/23/2017

My instructor Ashling was incredible! So much fun.
BYOB Painting

Reviewed by Lucia B. on 1/29/2017

I really enjoyed this class! A great way to spend part of my afternoon! The teacher was fantastic and professional. I'm looking forward to another class!
BYOB Painting

Anonymous review on 11/14/2016

Teacher was wonderful and attentive and I feel like I learned a lot about painting!

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Review Summary by CourseHorse

Students had mostly positive experiences at Paint Along NYC classes. Many students praised the instructors, saying they were great, patient, and helpful. The classes were described as fun, relaxing, and a great way to spend time with friends or on a date night. Students appreciated that the classes were suitable for beginners and provided step-by-step guidance. They enjoyed taking home their completed paintings at the end of the class. Overall, they felt like they had learned a lot and had a good experience. 1. "Nikki was an amazing teacher and I feel like I learned a lot, had a lot of fun, and actually painted something I’m really proud of!" 2. "Our instructor was great. The environment was very relaxed, we were able to improvise on our paintings as we saw fit." 3. "The instructor was friendly, encouraging, and patient. You really couldn't ask for more."