Instructor-led sessions with step-by-step guidance to create a featured painting, ideal for beginners and groups.
Drop-in sessions where you choose your own project and paint at your own pace with staff assistance available.
Customized events for birthdays, corporate teams, or celebrations with dedicated setup, instruction, and flexible scheduling.
Curated painting experiences designed for couples or themed around holidays and seasons.
All painting supplies provided, plus drinks (including wine) and snacks available for purchase on-site.
We had the Paint Cellar out for a residential event and it was a great success!! Easy set up - clear instructions and our residents had an amazing time. I highly recommend The Paint Cellar for your next event!
I made reservations for myself, my sister, and our mother on the 13th. It was a "pick your project" session, which I thought would be perfect for our moms birthday. Unfortunately, the person running the session arrived 5 minutes after our 1pm start time, which happens, we understood. She set up our easles, got us brushes, let us pick out our paintings to replicate, and got our drinks from the fridge. They were the small bottles of Barefoot Moscato, which retail for $8 for 4, but we paid $7 a piece. We had to request assistance in getting enough blank canvases, as there were only 2 laying around. After that, she checked on us maybe 3 times our whole session, each time commenting that we were doing well and didn't need help. We requested additional paint a couple times, but otherwise were fine on our own. She started watching videos on her phone at full volume, which was distracting, then distressing, as the videos sounded like a compilation of people, specifically children, crying and sounding very upset. We discussed amongst ourselves whether to say anything, but as we were nearing the end of our allotted time anyways, we just finished up. We paid for our used materials and drinks, which amounted to $40 per person just to be there and paint, then drinks on top of that. They say they also offer snacks, but the snacks were small bags of chips that undoubtedly cost more than they would be at the store. The materials were not quality, I've gotten similar canvases from 5 Below for a couple dollars each, the paint used was cheap, bulk stuff, and the brushes were definitely not good. By the materials, I'd guess that they're geared towards a younger demographic, like elementary aged kids, but they sell alcohol. Honestly, save yourself the extra money, pick up the same stuff at a cheap store yourself and buy whatever drinks you want, it'll cost less and you'd get better direction from a Bob Ross video on YouTube. Oh, and at the end, they'll email you for a review, but only give you the options for an "Okay" or "Amazing" experience. Seriously, do it yourself, or find somewhere else.
I have always wanted to try painting so I finally worked up my courage to go. I loved the experience. From nerves to confidence. The atmosphere was very laid back. I am going back for more.
Friday Night I went to The Paint Cellar for a date night. I've never been to a paint and sip; let me just say.... this was the most fun experience! We didn't sign up for a class, just went in to paint. Val helped explain techniques and really gave great direction for me to figure out what I was doing. My painting turned out great. The wine, the people, and the atmosphere was amazing! The pricing is great and the experience was unforgettable! I highly recommend this establishment for craft time.
My son and I had so much fun here. The staff was helpful and patient. They have drinks and snacks available for purchase. We came in for an open paint and they still spent time helping my son with the picture he chose. We love that it is a female owned small business! We will be back.

Uncork your creativity with paint, sips, and good vibes in Aurora!
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The Paint Cellar @ Southlands is Aurora's premier paint-and-sip studio, offering a fun, relaxed environment for artistic expression. Whether you're joining a guided class, enjoying open paint sessions, or hosting a private event, we provide all the materials, instruction, and atmosphere for a memorable experience. Perfect for date nights, girls' nights, birthdays, and team-building, we welcome all skill levels to explore their creativity while enjoying drinks and snacks. Our friendly staff ensures everyone feels supported and inspired.
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