NYC Paint and Sip: Your Questions Answered
Looking for a date night, a birthday party, or a painting event at your venue? Find direct answers about our classes, paintings, prices, and booking.
Updated October 23, 2026 · Painting Hangout
Classes, prices & location
How much does a paint-and-sip class cost at Painting Hangout?
Open Classes cost $39 per person. Private Studio parties cost $44 per person for 8–36 guests. Mobile events cost $57 per person for 14 or more guests. Painting materials and guided instruction are included; gratuity is optional.
Link to this answerShould I book an Open Class, a Private Class, or a Mobile event?
Choose an Open Class for a solo outing, date, or a few friends sharing a session with other guests. Choose a Private Class for exclusive studio use with 8–36 guests. Choose a Mobile event for guided painting at your NYC venue with 14 or more guests.
Link to this answerWhere is the Painting Hangout studio in NYC?
Painting Hangout is at 403 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022, in Midtown East. Find directions and contact the studio before your visit.
Link to this answerHow long is a painting class, and what is included?
Classes last approximately two hours. Canvas, paints, brushes, and guided instruction are included. You take your painting home after the session.
Link to this answerDo I need painting experience to attend?
No. Painting Hangout welcomes beginners. Your instructor breaks the painting into steps, and your finished canvas can have its own colors and personality.
Link to this answerDates & booking
When are Open Classes available in NYC?
The usual Open Class schedule is Friday and Saturday, 5–7 PM and 8–10 PM, in New York time. The booking calendar shows available sessions and any custom dates or times. Booking closes 24 hours before class.
Link to this answerHow far in advance should I book a painting class?
Book an Open Class at least 24 hours before it starts. Private and Mobile events require at least seven days’ notice. All sessions are subject to availability in the booking calendar.
Link to this answerCan I come alone or book a painting date for two?
Yes. Open Classes welcome solo guests, couples, and friends. Book one or more seats, up to the available capacity. Two Open Class seats cost $78 before optional gratuity.
Link to this answerWhat happens if an Open Class has fewer than four guests?
Open Classes require at least four booked guests in total. If fewer than four are booked 24 hours before class, Painting Hangout cancels the session and emails the guests. Website payments, including gratuity, are refunded.
Link to this answerWhen should I arrive for my studio class?
Arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start to get settled. Classes last approximately two hours. There are no refunds for lateness.
Link to this answerPaintings & private events
Can I choose the painting for a Private or Mobile Class?
Yes. Select “Choose from our paintings” in the booking form to reveal “Browse paintings.” To explore a concept, select “Let’s explore ideas” and use “Imagine your painting.” Your instructor reviews and adapts custom ideas; AI concepts are inspiration, not guaranteed final designs.
Link to this answerCan I choose a custom painting for an Open Class?
Check the Open Class listing for painting details. Open Classes are shared sessions. For a painting tailored to your group, explore a Private Class or Mobile event.
Link to this answerCan you bring a painting party to my home or office?
Yes. Mobile events bring guided painting and materials to your NYC venue for at least 14 guests at $57 per person. Share your address, venue type, guest count, and setup needs in the Mobile booking form.
Link to this answerDo I need to provide tables and chairs for a Mobile event?
The Mobile booking form asks whether tables and chairs are available. Include furniture needs, building entry instructions, and space constraints, then confirm arrangements with the studio. Food and drink plans must follow your venue’s rules.
Link to this answerFood, drinks, ages & access
Can I bring my own food and drinks to Painting Hangout?
Yes. Food and drinks are welcome at the studio, which is BYOB-friendly. Nonalcoholic drinks are welcome too. Alcohol is for guests of legal drinking age. Mobile events also follow the venue’s rules.
Link to this answerCan children attend a Painting Hangout class?
All ages are welcome. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Alcohol is only for guests of legal drinking age.
Link to this answerWho should I contact about wheelchair access or other access needs?
Contact contact@paintinghangout.com or (646) 590-6504 before booking to discuss wheelchair access or other arrangements for your visit.
Link to this answerPayments & changes
Can I pay a 50% deposit for a Private or Mobile event?
Yes. Choose full payment or a 50% deposit at checkout. For events booked eight or more days ahead, the remaining class balance is charged automatically seven days before the event. For bookings made exactly seven days ahead, it charges one day before the event. Checkout shows the exact amount and date and asks for your authorization.
Link to this answerWhen is my painting class booking confirmed?
A booking is confirmed after payment is verified. Painting Hangout emails the booking details to you. An unpaid payment request does not guarantee a place; availability is checked at checkout.
Link to this answerHow can I change or cancel a Painting Hangout booking?
Contact contact@paintinghangout.com or (646) 590-6504 with your booking reference, name, and event date. A message alone does not cancel a reservation. Read the Booking & Cancellation Policy for notice periods and refund terms.
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