Painting Lounge is a BYOB paint and sip art studio in Midtown that offers guided classes for people of all skill levels. With experienced artists leading the classes in step-by-step instruction, it provides a therapeutic and stress-free way to tap into creativity, making it a perfect choice for beginners and those looking for a unique night out.
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Welcome to Painting Lounge! We are a BYOB Paint & Sip art studio in Midtown offering guided classes to people of all skill levels.
Painting Lounge classes are always in a relaxed, social setting. An experienced artist guides the class step-by-step through replicating each night's featured painting. The process is easy, fun and totally stress-free. All art supplies are included. Many attendees find our classes a therapeutic and convenient way to tap into their creative side.
Our classes are perfect for beginners, so grab your friends, co-workers, fly solo or plan a unique date night. We are happy to announce that we got a liquor license for our Midtown studio, so you can now BYOB (Bring Your Own Beer or Bottle of wine/champagne) to any class!
Painting Lounge, founded in Spring 2011, is an exciting and unique alternative to a typical night out with friends and coworkers.
Our experienced instructors will guide you step-by-step to complete your next masterpiece. No previous drawing or painting experience required, and canvases usually come with pre-sketched images, allowing students to dive right into the activity. We make it easy, fun, and totally stress free. By the end of the night you will be amazed at the work of art you have created.
FAQs
What are some of your most popular classes that you offer on CourseHorse?
Our BYOB painting class is the most popular class.
How long have you been in business? Can you share a bit more about your history?
RISD Alum Kevin Tarasuk founded Painting Lounge in 2011 after years working in the art world. The goal of Painting Lounge is provide a pressure free, relaxed, social setting where students can be creative and unwind.
What is your average class size?
Our average class size would be around 20 students. We currently have three studios with different max seating.
What is your typical student like? What are their goals?
Our students are typically in their 20s and 30s who work jobs that don't give them a creative outlet. Their goal is to have a fun, social evening at a venue that isn't a bar.
Can you recommend activities to do in the neighborhood before or after class?
We have four different locations, all of which are in areas close to shopping and restaurants.
School location
Painting Lounge
Midtown, Manhattan 40 W 38th St 2nd Fl Btwn 5th & 6th Avenues New York, New York 10018
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Reviews of Painting Lounge
(4.6-star rating across
550 reviews)
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Emily C. • August 22, 2026
Paint & Sip Party (BYOB) in Midtown
Rachael W. • August 6, 2026
We had a great time!
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• May 16, 2026
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• April 5, 2026
Attended a paint and sip for the first time. It was such an amazing experience. I made the empire state with starry nights painting. It came out like a dream. The instructor KT was super knowledgeable, she made it look very easy. I appreciate the step by step guidance. Even though I paint as a hobby, i learnt couple of tips and would definitely recommend this class. Will try to come again!
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• March 9, 2026
This was way more fun than I was expecting. The instructor was laid back but very helpful. I really enjoyed the painting instruction and felt the guidance was very helpful and led to a much better outcome (picture) than I would have ever anticipated.
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Alison H. • March 8, 2026
Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)
Matthew W. • January 7, 2026
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• December 31, 2025
It was a great class!
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• December 10, 2025
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Anonymous
• October 26, 2025
Alex was great! He had a good sense of humor and explained the steps of the painting clearly. We did have to rush a bit at the end to finish on time, which I think might have been in part because the painting was rather complicated with lots of details. If you're mostly looking to hang out and not focus intently on painting the whole time, I recommend choosing a class with a simple picture. I had fun even while going quickly though! :)
Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)
Natalia G. • October 14, 2025
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Kaity Y. • October 14, 2025
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Sarah K. • July 8, 2025
This was so fun! I brought my friend and we love to do arts projects. We brought our own beer and had a great time. There was not a lot of time to sip our beer during the class but that’s because we were very focused on the artwork. If you are a little unfamiliar with painting I would say the pace of the instruction may be a little fast. But I am already excited to come back.
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Kaya B. • June 10, 2025
Painting Workshop: Harlem
Pauline C. • June 10, 2025
The instructor, Patricia is very helpful and gracious.
Painting Workshop: Harlem
Pauline C. • May 13, 2025
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Maite S. • May 13, 2025
Paint & Sip Party (BYOB) in Midtown
Maria M. • April 11, 2025
A big thank you to Bernard, Tom, Franny, and the fourth team member (whose name escapes me at the moment!) for facilitating such a fun and creative Paint & Pour event. Your energy, guidance, and patience made the experience enjoyable for everyone. The team had a fantastic time bonding, laughing, and exploring their artistic sides.
We truly appreciate all the effort you put into making the event a success—thank you again!
Paint and Sip Workshop: Midtown (BYOB)
Kenny H. • March 17, 2025
Overall, I like the course very much. It's affordable and located in the heart of Manhattan. The workshop itself feels very artsy, welcoming and comfortable. I also like that I can BYOB. The instructor is also very friendly and easy to interact with. All the supplies are provided to make for a very smooth experience. My only complaint is that the instructor is going a little too fast for me. Perhaps this course could benefit from a 30-minute extension? Overall, wonderful experience and I would definitely book again.
Paint and Sip Workshop: Chelsea (BYOB)
Shauna P. • March 12, 2025
Really fantastic! Patricia was a jovial, funny and patient instructor. I was with a group of seven and we all had a phenomenal time!
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