Friday night I did my first painting, a loose copy of a Van Gogh. I was so surprised at how good my painting ended up. The step-by-step instruction by the 2 teachers was very helpful and took what appeared to be a very difficult task and made it into easy steps. I definitely learned some painting techniques and can't wait to return and try my hand at another Van Gogh as there are several they teach.
We came as a family with my wife and parents. It was a great time for all 4 of us. The setting is very friendly. The instructors are friendly besides being helpful. It was my father and wife's first paintings also and I was stunned at what they did. My mom was an art major in college over 50 years ago and she even enjoyed adding her own techniques into her painting.
I would enthusiastically give a 5-star rating, but I'm lowering it to 4 stars for 2 reasons:
(1) The painting area is cramped. They set up for 6 people per row on the tables on the lefthand side. With 6 people there, it must be impossible not to be bumping elbows with other people. We had 4 people on our row and were able to spread out some. I really wouldn't want to be taking a class with every seat filled.
(2) A college-age girl (she had a pierced nose in the center) who identified herself as an instructor during other nights was painting as a student. She was very disrespectful towards the 2 instructors, yelling out contradictory comments whenever they'd give instructions. It was as though she was just very immature and seeking attention. All 4 of us in my family were annoyed by her constant comments and immaturity. The evening would have been more enjoyable without her presence.
But, overall... I hope to return.