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Disclosure: My friend & I received complimentary tickets to the event we attended. All opinions are thoughts are my own.
I love getting together with my friends in any environment! But with a job, kids afterschool and after work activities making time for a girl’s night out is almost impossible to plan. Recently a friend and I were invited to attend a local Girl’s Night Out Paint Nite event. Don’t worry, it’s not just for the ladies, men were also on hand.
At a Paint Nite event you can find yourself getting creative with art and munch on some food and spirits (if you wish). Paint Nite events are scattered around the New Orleans Metro and available nationwide.
Whether your looking for a large event at the Howlin Wolf Den in New Orleans or a more intimate setting on the Northshore, local artist help others get creative with paint while getting social. Megan, our artist, showed guest step by step to creating their own unique artwork. While no two pieces are alike, all are inspired by the original artwork. But don’t worry, even a amateur like myself can paint a unique, beautiful rendering with the assistance of your instructor and her guided directions.
I have been to several local “painting events” but found that Megan’s instructions were on point. Even a novice like myself can create a work of art suitable for hanging! In fact, the first thing my son said when I arrived with my unique piece of art was: “It’s going in MY room.” Wow, I already had a fan!
Aside from getting creative, I was able to find an event close to my home where I wouldn’t feel guilty leaving the kids for a few hours. In fact, we had our event at a local Rotolo’s Pizzeria which offered a Fun Zone where our children can play while we had some adult time creating our work of art. My son had the opportunity to make new friends and guess what, so did I!
If you are interested in attending a Paint Nite event in your area, be sure to visit the PaintNite website and follow PaintNite on Facebook and on Twitter. You can also attend one of Megan’s Classes by following the Paint Nite Facebook Facebook page and on her upcoming events page.
About Paint Nite:
Paint Nite shakes up friends’ night out with the perfect pour of artistic and alcoholic spirits. At local hot spot bars in more than 80 cities worldwide, a master artist walks through the steps to create a “16×20” acrylic masterpiece in about two hours. Paint Nite provides all painting supplies including canvas, easel, paints, brushes, and an apron to help protect clothing. But hands, arms, and face are fair game!
Some photographs provided by Paint Nite artist: Megan Barton.
When was YOUR last Girl’s Nite Out?
These are so popular now and I can see why. This looks like a lot of fun. I’d love to visit to try it out for myself. BTW – Your painting turned out awesome!
I honestly do not remember when I last went out with my girl friends! No good, I know. This sounds like it would be fun–maybe I’ll see if there is one near me and if I have to–go solo!
we did a paint night as a Girl Scout troop and had so much fun–the girls all really enjoyed it and we got to have fun as the leaders too-it was at our local coffee house and we even got to know some neighborhood people through the event. Love your sea turtle
Wow, that turned out beautifully! I doubt I could ever paint that nicely.
I bet your so proud of your painting, I would love to go to one of these if they were local to me, not sure if mine would turn out as good as yours though!
Wow, that looks like a great time and your piece is amazing! It’s been far too long since I had one myself!
I just did my first ever painting class at Niche Parent. It was so much fun and I am totally addicted now. Looks like you have a fabulous time. Can’t wait to do it again. Thanks for sharing.
My last girl’s night out was to see a movie and have dinner. I have always wanted to try painting though it looks like a lot of fun.
Cool painting! That would be awesome to just go out with some friends and paint!
I have GOT to find out where one of these are! That looks like incredible amounts of fun!
It sounds like you had an amazing time indeed. I would love to do something like this. Thanks for sharing.
Painting nights with friends have always been so fun! Looks like everyone had a great time!