I've been to Uptown Art twice now and have had a great experience both times. The first time I went, the painting was of an owl which was pre-drawn and the second time, the painting was of a tree which was not pre-drawn. I'm glad the first time I went I didn't have to worry about drawing anything but rather could just focus & get used to mixing colors, painting on the canvas, etc. The second time was a little bit intimidating, but the painting turned out much to my liking.
One of the reasons for why I like this studio so much is because the staff is great. They're really willing to help you get your painting where you want it to be, whether it be assisting in getting the "right" colors as you want them or touching up parts of it to make things look better. At the same time, they're good about not taking over or hovering if you really just want to do your own thing.
My recommendation: Check out their calendar online & pre-register so it makes checking in super fast. Don't forget to bring a bottle of wine, snacks, & some good friends along when you come!