Paint On Tap

Over booked, felt rushed while painting, not enough directions on paint strokes or technique. I would recommend Art By You on transit rd. Also more expensive than other paint and drink classes in the area.

This is such a unique and fun idea! We came with a bunch of friends for a ladies night. It was amazing, at first We were like Oh no, mine doesn’t even look close to what she has and blah blah blah. But! The instructor was so amazing and she gives such clear directions. All of our paintings came out great! And the wine was also sold at a very reasonable price. We had a tons of fun and feeling so good about ourselves walking out of there with the beautiful painting on hands. Haha. We will be back for another fun night and another great painting!

What a unique and new activity for a date night!
I had watched a TV show, based in Chicago, a few months back and there was a couple attending a paint studio whilst drinking wine. I thought to myself, «How awesome would it be to have one of these in WNY?!» Well, much to my dismay, there was one! I am pretty sure Paint on Tap opened last fall (ish?), but I didn’t discover it until early this spring.
Immediately, I jumped on and registered for the «Date Night» themed painting. Secretly, I withheld this and didn’t divulge my grand idea to my boyfriend until the tickets were purchased, and I promised it was a «surprise» that involved a bar. The key to this place is the bar — you can purchase beer, glasses of wine, bottles of wine for a very reasonable price. I think it would be very hard for us women to gather significant others for a painting date without that asset. My conclusions were confirmed after talking to the other couples around us. (The women registered then were able to convince the hubby with the cue of a bar involved).
The instructor was very thorough and informative. She went slowly, and checked with everyone before moving along. There were transition periods to allow areas on the canvas to dry before moving on to the next step. This permitted you time to get up, go to the restroom, grab a beverage, etc. You weren’t confined to your chair for the full 2.5 hours. This brings me to the seating arrangement… The tables were organized in groups of 4; two seats on each side, with another couple sitting across from you. The class we attended was a full class (around 35 people?), and it was quite tight. I felt like the couple at the table behind us was sitting on top of us, as we couldn’t even move our stools back to squeeze in.
All in all, we had an AWESOME night! The couple that randomly sat across from us was a lot of fun, which probably made the night more enjoyable. My boyfriend seemed to love it as much as me (if not more. shhh), based on his precise and articulate focus throughout the entire class. For $ 37.00 a person, it was very affordable. The cost included all the supplies, a fun date night, and your painting to take home!
Already looking forward to coming back :)

Had a really enjoyable evening here with a few friends last weekend. Sitting together and painting (especially when paired with a nice selection of wine) is probably the most relaxing thing I can imagine. The instructor walked us through the painting process – Bob Ross style – so the emphasis is on copying, not exactly creating (although all of our paintings DID look quite different). My only complaint is that the classroom itself is quite tight. Our class was two people under capacity and it was still pretty much elbow-​to-​elbow. At $ 35/​student, I expected a better setup.

Paint on Tap gets five stars in my book and it’s not just because they turned me into Picasso for a couple of hours. I should add, I have had zero painting experience prior to Paint on Tap.
Having registered about a month ago, my mom and I waited patiently for our big night. I saw some pictures on various social media sites, told my mom about it, and we couldn’t wait to experience Paint on Tap for ourselves.
We arrived about 15 minutes prior to the session start time to hang up our coats, put on our aprons or rather, smocks, and then grabbed a bottle of wine. We settled into our work spaces complete with an easel, paint, and brushes. Just after 7pm our instructor, Erica, began to show — step by step — everyone in attendance (about 20 or so people) how to paint the «Hidden Lake at Dusk» painting.
I have to be honest, I was a little frustrated at times because I thought my painting wasn’t perfect. I guess that’s what makes art, art though! Erica was reassuring, gave some suggestions, and told me that it will all come together in the end. And she was right!
For a mere $ 37 dollars, you get to create a beautiful painting of your choosing (depending on which session you register for) and the price includes the instruction, paint, and easel. And yes, you do get to take your painting home!
As if Paint on Tap could get any better, you can also drink — ALCOHOL! — while you paint!!! Glasses of wine run about $ 4 or you can opt for a bottle for $ 15. They also have beer and pop available. One of the co-​owners was our «bartender» for the evening.
The studio was clean, the price was right, and the experience was beyond fun. I’m glad I stumbled upon Paint on Tap Studios and I look forward to my next session in April… Yes, I already registered to go back!