. "2013-11-19T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . . "1"^^ . "4"^^ . "0"^^ . "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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nI would enthusiastically give a 5-star rating, but I'm lowering it to 4 stars for 2 reasons:\n\n(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.\n\n(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.\n\nBut, overall... I hope to return."^^ .