Wine and Canvas of San Francisco

I’ve only done this twice once in Walnut creek and last night in Benicia. Both times I thought the painting was way over my skill level but both times my paintings came out amazing. I had two different instructors and both ladies were very very informative. Last night (Benicia) I feel my instructor was a lot more friendly and fun, although both girls were great. This looks to be a once a month event for us and we can’t thank this company enough. We are having such an amazing time.

I had a Wine and Canvas Private event at my home with 16 of my friends. We had such a great time!!! Ann Marie is great and everyone enjoyed doing their painting. We did the Rolling Waves painting. Book your own private event and have a great time!!!

I went to my first SF Wine and Canvas last night and it was really good! I went to the Hopmonk Tavern and we got started right at 630pm which is appreciated on a work night! The picture being painted was way over my skill level and I was hoping for a little more instruction but I made my best effort! I believe the artists name was Anastasia. Not positive though. My 2 friends and I had a fun time and the Hopmonk is a great venue for this because there’s a lot of room to move about, as opposed to some of the other locations. The music they played was pretty dated! I was surprised that it was 70’s and 80’s stuff and that got old quick. But it is what it is! The only reason they are losing one star is the lack of engagement on the teachers part. She had a helper that walked around but the artist didn’t do much to assist once she gave her instruction. If you were behind, you were sunk. I will definitely attend again but choose an easier picture! Otherwise great job!!!

Such a blast!!! The staff is great and the activity with drinks and friends or coworkers is the best idea :)

I went to Wine and Canvas with my friend a year ago. IT WAS SO MUCH FUN. I can’t even draw a stick figure, but I was now about to paint a Van Gogh masterpiece of my own… and in pink!
I really appreciated CARMEN who is the director/​manager of the SF Wine and Canvas. I had a coupon/​gift certificate that was not working… so I contacted her about it. She got back to me immediately and solved the situation without hesitation.
I would recommend this to everyone. I wish I knew about it sooner, I would have gone several more times. (Now I work full time in the evenings, which is when these events are held.)
Bring lots of your friends and family. And have fun. I know I did! d

I enjoyed myself so much I’m trying to get a group of friends to go back with me ASAP. Carmen was great and the vibe was nice. She played great music too. I felt so relaxed and focused on my art. Everyone’s piece looked different, unique and beautiful!!! The location was close to my home and easy to find. It helped that the food and wine was great. I can’t wait to go back now that I know how I can do this. I think I’ve found my new hobby!

Artistically I am challenged. I am creative… but when it comes to painting… I do not have the ability to put what I see onto paper and I never finish projects in class, That was until I attended my first Wine and Canvas event a few weeks ago. I enjoyed chatting with Leo who is the Franchisee. He had already set– up the room with everything each student needed and then he spent the entire event taking photos, making sure we had everything we needed and being encouraging. Karen, our artist, took plenty of time to break down the elements of the painting on a flip chart — she also painted it on the canvas and she walked the room giving tips and compliments. She also taught us how to measure using the length of our paint-​brushes. Even our wait person (at the Pyramid Ale House, Berkeley) Tom was a delight!
I am attending my second event this afternoon, (Leo told me that Wine and Canvas enjoys 80% repeat business (o and that he washes 4,000 paint brushes a month))!

This review is to merely appreciate Carmen’s prompt, responsiveness, and patience. Very clear and thorough when explaining the different options available. I can’t wait for my colleagues and I to partake in this fun and rewarding activity. It will indeed be a memorable one.

Had a BLAST! LOVE love their Artists! They are talented, patient, fun, & an absolute thrill to work with! Vanessa rocked it!~ Thank you Vanessa & Christina!; D It’s Hip, it’s fun to drink & paint with friends/​family & they will come to YOU at almost ANY venue, EVEN your home! Check ‘em out!

Wine and Canvas crushes the competition. There are many imitators, yes, but make no mistake. If you want to have the original, reliable, fantastic experience don’t settle for anyone else.
A girlfriend treated me to a W&C event for my birthday back in October. I had so much fun I did the same for another friend this past Tuesday night, but, using a Groupon, I tried another company. Mistake!
I felt much more supported at Wine and Canvas. The instructor came around more to make sure we were following along okay and I actually felt like she was teaching us skills. At this other company I felt like the teacher was just enjoying making her painting and we were on our own! She was perfectly nice, but we could’ve done that at home for free, you know?
I’m glad I tested the waters so you don’t have to. Go with W&C — they are professional artists, lots of fun and you will get attention and help if you want it. :)

Thanks to the lovely instructors at Wine and Canvas! That was a lovely time and a fun first art class!

I have gone to a few places that are similar to Wine and Canvas except they aren’t mobile. I was excited to try them out, since they were having one at a restaurant near my house in downtown San Jose.
However, it wasn’t as great as I expected. This was the first place I have gone to where they didn’t have part of the painting stenciled out. This probably could have saved some time and have less confusion instead of having to measure out our paint brushes and figures constantly. This was an issue for a lot of people in the class. Also, their paint brushes were of poor quality. My lines were always bigger than what was needed and could have been avoided if they had more brushes of better quality that other wine and painting places I had been to had. Others in the class had the same issues as well.
I was also glad that I had ate beforehand because many people who did order food didn’t have much time to actually eat let alone space for it.
I also thought the instructor and assistant were a little unprofessional. They were both drinking a few beers each while working and the assistant was sitting watching videos on her phone pretty loudly. All the other places I have been to the instructors weren’t allowed to drink.
Overall I enjoyed the time had to spend quality time with my friend, but I wouldn’t recommend this place. I have gone to Painted Cork a few times and for the same price I had a way better experience.

I signed up BFF and myself for the COIT Tower class so I could show her a good time before she tied the knot. We were a little late, but were given plenty of time to catch up. Neither of us are very artistically inclined, but with the detailed instructions given to us, we both ended up with halfway decent paintings. Well worth the cost. I’d definitely do this again!

Attended a wine and canvas event in Santa Clara and liked it so much that I booked a private event for my team at work.
Carmen and her staff are very friendly, professional and easy to work with. Great idea for group events such as: team building, birthdays, bridal showers, etc.
I’ve also attended several of the public events and had always have a great time! The instructors are very patient and always willing to help and stay late so everyone is satisfied with their paintings.
You don’t need to bring anything, all supplies are provided at the venue, including: apron, canvas, paint and brushes. Depending on where the event is held, there’s usually food and drinks you can pay for separately.
I’ve heard if you go home and realize you’re missing something on your painting, you can go back to any of the events and touch it up there!
Highly recommend this company and will definitely be coming back for more events!

Just so everyone knows right off the bat, the $ 35 fee does NOT include any wine. The events are usually held at restaurants so you can order food/​drinks during the event. Had I known that, I wouldn’t have eaten beforehand. But there are parts of the class that move quickly so it gets a little tough to eat.
Wine and Canvas is such a great idea for ANY event (bridal shower, birthday party, any group hangout) or even just a night out with your significant other or friend. Everything is already set up for you… your easel, paint, brushes, paper towels, aprons, etc. and you don’t even need to clean up afterwards.
Class starts off pretty slow and even though the class is big and you may not see exactly what the instructor is doing, it’s foolproof. Steps are very simple and the instructor and/​or the instructor’s assistant will come around to give you tips. Some of the instructor’s friends were sitting next to us and they got the most attention out of everyone. That was a tad lame.
I noticed that the pace initially is slow to get everyone going but you really fly through the 3 hours and are almost rushing at the end. Luckily, acrylic paint dries fast on canvas so you don’t have to wait too long to take it and go. I would do this again with other friends… depending on what painting they’re offering… but it can be a little stressful if you’re art challenged like myself.

Held a private event for a girls night out lastnight and it was good times! Carmen who helped us arrange the event was extremely helpful and answered all of our questions promptly. If you are looking for something fun and different to do w/​your friends/​fam/​coworkers, you should give it a try and go to one of their events or plan your own private event w/​them. They make painting very non-​intimidating. You’d be surprised w/​what you can create. Our artist/​instructor, Vanessa, was super nice and really accomodating. I loved how she took time to show us diff painting techniques and did not rush us. I would definitely do this again! Can’t go wrong with drinks, cool peeps, and new wall art!

Reason for visit: to paint a masterpiece
Visit date: July 8, 2012
First time? Yes.
What a great business idea! Except, shouldn’t the cost of admission include a glass of wine since it’s in the name? Anyway… the event was well organized. Wine & Canvas worked well with the host restaurant to make sure all the guests were taken care of in terms of food and beverage. The actual painting part was great, too. There is a hostess who checks everyone in and makes sure everyone is doing ok with paint supplies, etc. And there is an artist who leads the painting session. The artist gave us tips on how to use different brushstrokes, how to mix colors, and how to use water to get different looks. I did get bored at times when I finished a section early and was waiting for the next set of instructions, but it was nice to take a break and watch my friend paint. Now, where to hang my painting…

My best friend and I are officially painters thanks to the awesome folks of Wine and Canvas. Over 40 of us (only 2 men so single guys may want to check this out) arrived at the lovely Lake Chalet in Oakland for an evening of conversation, cocktails and art instruction. We painted the «Bay Bridge at dusk» to an eclectic soundtrack of disco and 80s hits, Norah Jones and Bob Marley. The music often motivated us especially when a Prince song came on while we painted royal purple on our canvas.
Though we took advantage of a Living Social Deal, this was a fun experience we would definitely do again.
East Bay folks, the Lake Chalet is a quick walk from Lake Merritt BART though my best friend was able to find street parking directly across the street.

This is such an awesome idea! Wine and Canvas is a traveling art class with cocktails that offers classes at different bars and venues. You don’t need any artistic skills, they show you how to replicate famous paintings step by step while you sip on wine or a cocktail in hand. You are provided with all the materials needed but you do have to purchase your own alcohol. The people working the event are also super friendly.
We purchased livingsocial vouchers for $ 17, but this was such a great experience I think I would pay the full amount of $ 35 to do it again! We went as a double date and we all had a great time. My husband ran into a friend and he was there alone, so it’s a great idea for anyone who wants an artistic outlet or just a fun night.

This is such a great concept. They go around the city for different venues and feature a painting by one of the masters.
They provide the canvas, apron, brushes and paint. You have 3 hours to work on your painting along side the teacher who goes step by step with you on how to do it.
No painting experience required. They give out clear instructions and make sure you can follow.
Drinks — wine or cocktail are not included. You order that at the bar. Yes, it would have been nice if they included a glass per person. «Wine and canvas» sounds like all inclusive.
This was so much fun. The teacher was great. They were playing good songs and the class would sometimes sing along. It was a fantastic crowd as well.
I did finish my piece and I’m happy with my attempt at Picasso. And of course it’s worth hanging it in my living room.
Tip: $ 45 and calendar gets updated every 20^th of the month.