Midtown East, NYC · Paint & Sip

Make art.
Make a night of it.

BYOB paint and sip in Midtown East, NYC. Make a night of it with guided painting, good company, and a canvas to take home.

BYOB FriendlyBeginner-friendlyMaterials included
Open class from $39Choose a date and reserve instantly
No experience neededWe guide you step by step

Your next paint night.

$39 per person · BYOB · All materials included · New York time

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A little paint.
A lot of possibility.

Real paintings. Real people. Get a feel for your next paint night.

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From the first brushstroke
A little live music
Painting together
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Guests painting together at their easels
Painting with friends
A lively studio class painting under the string lights
A night at the studio
What’s included

You bring the people.
We bring the painting setup.

All the supplies, friendly guidance, and a painting to take home. Just bring yourself and enjoy the experience.

All painting materialsCanvas, paints, brushes and the setup needed for the session.
Step-by-step instructionA guided format that works even if the last time you painted was elementary school.
Your artwork to take homeThe experience ends with an actual keepsake rather than just another receipt.
Guests painting blue cityscapes around the studio table
A little imagination goes a long way

Your idea. A canvas full of possibilities.

Describe your idea and pick your colors. We’ll imagine a painting for your Private or Mobile Class.

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A smiling guest holding her colorful finished cityscape
Guests holding their finished sunset paintings
Friends showing their finished paintings together
Frequently asked

A few things to know
before you paint.

Do I need painting experience to attend Painting Hangout?

No. Classes are guided step by step and built to be approachable for beginners.

Is Painting Hangout a BYOB paint-and-sip studio?

Yes. Bring your preferred drinks to the Painting Hangout studio in Midtown East. Nonalcoholic refreshments are welcome, and alcohol is for guests of legal drinking age.

Can I pay a deposit for a Private or Mobile painting event?

Book at least 7 days ahead and choose 50% or full payment. For bookings made exactly 7 days ahead, the balance charges 1 day before the event; for bookings made 8+ days ahead, it charges 7 days before. Your authorization shows the exact date.

How do I cancel a Painting Hangout booking?

Open Class cancellations qualify for a refund with at least 24 hours’ notice before the scheduled start. Private and Mobile cancellation terms depend on how far ahead you contact us. For changes or cancellations, call (646) 590-6504 or email contact@paintinghangout.com. Read our Booking & Cancellation Policy before booking.

Can I bring food and nonalcoholic drinks to class?

Food and drinks are welcome; our studio is BYOB-friendly. Alcohol is for guests of legal drinking age. All ages may attend, with a parent accompanying guests under 18. Mobile events also follow the venue’s rules.

When should I arrive for my Painting Hangout class?

We recommend arriving 10 minutes before class starts. Classes last approximately two hours. There are no refunds for lateness.

How far ahead should I book a Private or Mobile painting event?

Private and Mobile events require at least 7 days’ notice, subject to availability.

Independent studio · Midtown East, NYC

A little creativity.
A lot of connection.

We’re Painting Hangout. A colorful little space for putting the week on pause, trying something new, and spending time with your people.

  • Come as you are

    First canvas or fiftieth, you belong here. Our instructors guide you step by step.

  • Make room for a good time

    Bring your own drinks, settle in, and let the conversation happen around the canvas.

  • Leave with more than a memory

    Take home your painting and the story of the night you made it.

The colorful Painting Hangout studio in Midtown East
Your creative corner of NYC

Paint. Sip.
Feel right at home.

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something colorful.

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