Arte Wine And Paint Studio

Super fun night. Nine of us from Book Club went and did open canvas. The place is super cool, drinks were good and service was good.

Very cool spot. Did a group class with my wife. Painting actually came out pretty good and I’m no artist. Our instructor, Marcus, was great. He kept it light and played some solid tunes. They also have waitresses that come around and get you drinks. We paid $ 70 for the class though their website but they have Groupon offerings as well.

*I only participated in the painting so my comment is solely on that experience.*
My wife and I had a good time. It was a change of pace for the activities we usually do. Nice setup however it would have been nicer if we sat further away from the entry doors as it was quite cold outside. We would definitely go back and probably try the food/​drinks out also.

Took a first date here recently. It was fun, relaxing and of course there was wine. Just a heads up, they like to take pictures of the couples i think for their website.

Arte Wine and Painting Studio in Wauwatosa will be hosting a charity event on November 30. The Party 4 Good event includes a charity art sale with all proceeds to be donated to Hunger task Force.
Arte studio is located at 7511 Harwood Avenue in the heart of the Wauwatosa village. The event will be running from 5:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m. There will be live music, mini canvas painting, tree lighting for the village, and horse drawn carriage rides.
The Arte Studio is a relatively new independently owned business in Wauwatosa. It offers a state of the art wine bar available for reservations, private parties or walk-​ins from the general public. While exploring the alcohol options patrons indulge in creating their own artistic masterpieces on canvas. All ages are welcome.
The Hunger Task Force is a well known non– profit organization in Milwaukee. They have been offering free and local food to qualifying families since 1974. Their mission is to supply nutritious adequate food with dignity. Families who live in Poverty in Milwaukee is around 29.4% for 2012.
Create your own art studios offer an alternative to a typical family weekend outing. It is always rewarding to come home with your own personal trophy. The environment of this establishment is very casual and child friendly. Non– alcoholic beverages are also available. Typical costs for two different sizes of canvas are $ 8.00 and $ 12.00 a piece with many selections of paint and brushes. Art classes are also being offered please call (414) 810‑6095 or see their website
for more information.

Overall the painting was fun. However, I was in a group of 8 girls and our waitress didn’t check on us very often. I can understand giving us our space to enjoy our company but when we asked for help, she acknowledged us but stayed seated by the bar on her I-​pad. Then after a few minutes, the bartender ended up coming over to answer our question. Then 5 minutes after the bartender answered our question, got us new paint and refreshed our drinks, our waitress came over and said «you had a question?» Then I realized she probably wasn’t working for a tip because an 18% gratuity was included because our group was so big. Maybe the gratuity shouldn’t be included because then the waitress would actually care to help the customers. I’m not saying ALL of the waitresses are like this, but our specific one was. I would give it another shot but I wasn’t too impressed.

Signed up for a class here with my sister. The two of us arrived on time, however the other group was 20 minutes late for the class, so the class started half an hour late, which threw off our plans for the rest of the evening. The instructor was good, but nobody apologized or said anything to us as we sat there waiting. The class itself was fun, but starting that late because some people aren’t on time seems rather rude to people who show up on time and have planned around the set times.

My wife and I went to Arte and did and open painting session for our anniversary. We both really enjoyed ourselves. It was just the right activity to slow us down and spend some time with each other. The house-​made sangria was excellent and just the right thing to get our creative juices flowing. We didn’t order any food, but the menu looked good too.

Loved it! Took my work colleagues for some fun… and what’s not to be fun with wine/​beer and some paint brushes.
The instructor was excellent. She kept it simple to follow her step-​by-​step instructions and she offered lots of encouragement. There were 14 of us and and we were situated right next to the bar :)
You don’t have to be talented with art. You just need to be open to doing something fun with friends and have something to show when done. We plan to all hang our paintings of the Milwaukee skyline at our office to show the show how we all see things slightly differently, yet none are wrong.

We have been here twice now for the classes (not open painting). Once for aurora borealis and once for a winter scape. Our weekend class was huge, or Tuesday night class was about ¹⁄₃ of the size. It is easier to do a weeknight because there is more space around you.
When you register, you want to register online and include the names of people you’ll want to sit next to. They assign seats, so this is key if you’re going with a group!
When you arrive, grab a drink at the back bar and take it into the painting classroom. Drinks are between $ 7-​$ 10 and there are some appetizers available as well. The only downfall is that if you have a full class there won’t be much for for snacks and drinks by your table.
As for classes, your name will be chalked onto the table under one of the canvasses. You’ll have all the supplies required for your painting, but don’t hesitate to ask for more paper towels or another paper plate (for mixing). I usually go through a few towels and two plates because you’ll mix more or less depending on the effect you want on your painting.
They’ll give you a smock, but wear semi old clothes and push your sleeves up. It’s acrylic paint so it will get stuck on your clothes and you don’t want to inadvertently drag your wrist through the paint.
Also, our second instructor did not tell us to take the big brush and coat the canvas with water PRIOR to painting, but it helped to put a generous layer of water on the canvas because it didn’t look as gritty underneath the paint we applied. I strongly suggest this.
As far as for pros, this place is great for groups and we had a lot of fun. We like the instruction and that all supplies are provided. Don’t be afraid to use water as it smooths the application of the paint.
The gripes we had have been that people on the other side of our table in our first group drank too much and became disruptive. That was frustrating. No problems with drinkers, but they were being loud and bumping the table which made it hard to hear and paint in details.
In the second class, the picture they had on display was different than the one we signed up for. So we used our phones to pull up the painting we actually signed up for. Also, people on the other side of the table were bumping the table so we had a hard time painting lines. The instructor also went much faster, but let us stay pretty late to finish painting. That was good.
All in all this is great for groups and I recommend going to one of the classes. Check Groupon as I have seen deals on there.

Drinking, art, and a delightful staff? What’s not to love! This is a great spot for a creative night out with friends or for a date. Take the painting class, or follow instructions to make your own creation.

I came with a group of 5 for my little sister’s bday and we had a blast.
The most of the canvas’ were all between $ 15 — $ 20. The small one (6×6) for $ 9 was just too small. It was also nice that they offer a step by step guide for those that wanted to recreate a selection of paintings they had displayed.
We didn’t do wine, but I did get some tea. I kind of wished it was served in glassware and not a styrofoam cup. I felt like it kinda downed the artsy cultured atmosphere. We also had to wave our waitress/​helper quite a few times to change water, etc… I would have hoped they stopped by a few more times than they did to replenish paint colors, change out water, etc…
In the end, it was a great and unique experience and I’ll likely return again. Hopefully they will have a groupon or living social since my wallet is still a little bruised from footing the bill our previous trip.
Kuddos to the owners for this great space and making a business of this fun activity!

Great night of fun in a great space. This is A LOT of fun! Appetizers need some work but the art and drinks are great! Will definitely be going back.

Got a coupon deal for this which is always great when you want to try something you are not sure about. Experience was so much fun.
Whether you are a true painter or just a novice such as myself, it’s very easy to follow the step by step instructions they provide to make you own creation.
They offer individual settings or groups in a classroom setting. I hope to try that soon.
Love the concept and it’s a great way to unwind or just have a fun night out with the girls or even a date.
Can’t wait to go back.
Only con I had with this experience is: I placed a call to the studio and left a message and didn’t receive a call back for 4 days. Wasn’t happy about that, poor customer service that way. In the shop, the gals were very helpful.

Well I had a fun time.
Did the couples painting where one person paints one half and the other paints the other half and you put it together at the end. I’m surprised how well these actually turn out considering I have zero art experience.
The class went too long, and I think the painting was a little more difficult than they originally planned. And I don’t know if it was just because it was Sunday on memorial day weekend, but it seemed like they were missing another staff member that could go around and help people out… which I think would have moved the painting along quicker. Since we were going over the time, the end seemed rushed and there wasn’t much time to break and refill my beer.
Despite the time dilemma, this was a pretty good time. Good to take a date or make a present for mom.

Great place for a girls night out or a date! My boyfriend surprised me with a couples painting class where one person paints one canvas while their partner paints the other, and then they both come together as one beautiful picture! This definitely takes some coordination, but the instructor was great at simplifying the process. And because this was a class for couples, there were cheesy love songs playing the whole time!
This was supposed to be a 2 hour class, but it actually ran over an extra hour. The instructor had to paint both sides of the picture which took some extra time, but I also feel like there was a lot of down time in the beginning stages that could have easily been sped up. And then I felt like she rushed us a bit towards the end when she realized how behind she was. Despite this, she was still a very helpful teacher.
This place also has a full bar– beer, wine and a wide array of specialty cocktails. The prices are pretty standard, and the bartender was very attentive. We just got beer ($ 4 – 5 each) and there was a nice selection with a lot of local brews.
This was a fun time, and I highly recommend the couples class for a unique date idea! You can check out the calendar on their website to see what the painting of the day is so you know what you’re getting yourself into!

Love this place!!! I only wish I would have thought of it myself since I had wine and paint nights in college…
Arte is great for a date night or a girls night out. I’ve been to both the old location and the new one in Tosa, and they definitely upgraded the space and the booze with the move ;) Arte now offers a full bar and a even a menu of specialty cocktails.
Both formal classes and open paints (the freestyle option) are available. I have only partaken in the open paint. There are many different step-​by-​step instructional samples available or you can opt for freestyle. However, if you want to do the freestyle thing I highly recommend bringing a sample picture of what you plan on doing so they give you the proper colors. It seems like they are a little stingy on how much and what color paints they want to give. I understand it is because they don’t want to be wasteful, but at the same time I feel like I’ve had to really stretch what I’ve been given.
Another minor issue I have with Arte is the service… while the staff is very nice and friendly, I feel like they come around both too much and not enough during your visit. For example, the few times I have been to Arte, I feel like it takes long than normal to order and receive a drink and tell them what you want to paint… then once you start painting they are around a little too often. I know their job is to encourage and offer suggestions but once start painting I just want to do it myself. It became so stressful and bothersome that I had to tell the staff/​waitress/​artist help that I’ve taken college-​level painting classes… in other words «please let me be!» After that, we were fine and less stressed. Lesson learned here was I just need to be more boisterous.
Without a groupon/​discount deal it can be a rather $$$ evening if you plan to paint and drink. The classes are a set price, you can view what they offer on the calendar on their website. For open paint, they price per canvas/​per design. Specialty drinks are $ 8ish and glasses of wine range from $ 6 – 8, bottles are $ 25−30ish as I recall. I do wish they offered more promos & deals as I would love to come here more often.

I’m a big fan of Arte. I’ve been here 3 times-​twice at their new location and once at the old one. I’ve done freestyle painting and have taken a class.
I’m glad this business came into the downtown Tosa area. It’s in a great location and is an alternative, fun place to go on date night or with friends.
The classes run pretty smoothly. They go about 2 hours and you get decent instructions on how to go through the steps to create your version of the painting of the night. Personally, I think the instructor could walk around giving tips more and staff could come around with water refills and extra paint more. But all in all the classes are fun and people usually come out with a surprisingly decent painting, even if they have little artistic ability. If there’s a particular painting you’re interested in you can check their calendar of classes online.
Freestyle painting is fun too. Price is based on the canvas size you pick. You can paint whatever you want, use inspiration from sample paintings, or even follow written step by step instructions for a few paintings.
They also sell fancy drinks, along with beer, wine, soda, coffee, tea and small bites of food. However, there’s also no pressure to buy food or drink if you’re just interested in painting.
Overall, I really enjoy Arte and will continue to come back every few months for a class or general painting. Two things I wish I could see to make this a 5 star experience: 1. Comfier chairs at all spots (some tables just have uncomfortable plastic backless stools) and 2. More deals and discounts on class prices, through Arte itself or Groupon/​Living Social/​Yelp.

Awesome place for a different «night out» or date night. They offer painting classes with step by step instruction with a fun instructor OR paint bar– where you are seated like a restaurant and can order smaller canvas’ to paint what you want or they have examples with written instructions. The best part– they have a FULL BAR, so you can drink while you paint. Great selection of wine and local beers and a really cool specialty drink menu, that corresponds with famous paintings. My favorite drink is the «Starry Night Mojito». You do not have to have any painting experience to paint here!