Welcome to Pop In & DIY at Painting with a Twist – where creativity meets spontaneity! Dive into an array of DIY projects, perfect for all skill levels and ages. Just drop in during our Pop In hours listed below OR reserve a time to come in, choose your favorite project, and create something uniquely yours using our detailed instructions and inspiration guides.
Featured Projects
Walk-In Hours
The following days and times are available if you just want to stop in. Please note that some projects can take longer than others!
Please arrive at least 60 minutes prior to end time to ensure you have enough time to complete your project
- Sunday: No walk in hours
- Monday: No walk in hours
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Saturday: No walk in hours
Reserve a Time
Select a specific time! You can let us know the day and time you want to come in so we can have your supplies ready and a table reserved!
Here's how it works!
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Pop In
Visit our studio during "Pop In" hours (or make a reservation in advance). Hours and reservations vary by studio.
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Pick Your Project
Choose any art piece you'd like to create!
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DIY
We’ll provide all the materials and instructions you need to do-it-yourself!
Rather attend an event led by one of our artists?
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Answers to your questions
So Many Options!
Looking for something creative to do during the week? We’re now offering Pop In & Paint hours! With Pop In & Paint, YOU are in the driver's seat! You get to choose your painting, the surface to paint on and the day & time of your visit (check out our Pop In & Paint hours below!) So whether you want to paint a beautiful seascape or mountainscape or paint on canvas or wood or any other surface, the decision is yours! Whatever you pick, we promise you'll have a great time in our studio doing your own thing at your own pace.
REGISTER A TABLE TODAY! (REQUIRED)
How it works:
Our Pop In & Paint is the perfect DIY daytime activity for you, your friends and or/kids!* So many options including NEW Candle Making!
Reserve your table so we know you are coming. (Please arrive no later than 2 hours before the end of Pop in hours to complete your project!)
What is included: Your take-home surface choice, use of paints, brushes, aprons, how to guides, and your studio time to create for up to 2hrs+. Outside food/beverages are allowed. We are BYOB so paid guests 21yrs+ can bring beer, wine or champagne and any non-alcoholic beverages. We provide wine glasses, cups, bottle openers, paper plates, napkins, cups, and utensils.
With Pop In & Paint, YOU are in the driver's seat!
1) Choose what image to paint: (Decide and let us know upon arrival or in the notes field of your table reservation)
- Choose from our collection of Instruction Step-by-step images https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/arlington-heights/diy-art-kits/
2) Choose your surface! (Decide and let us know upon arrival or in the notes field of your table reservation)
- Review the below listing of surface options and pricing
- Choose from canvas, wood, totes and/or candles
3) Choose your date/time
- Review the Pop In & Paint weekly schedule to select your preferred date/time
- NOTE- Arrive no later than 2hrs before the end of Pop in hours to complete your project!
- Cancellations made more than 48hrs prior to registration date are eligible for refund, less than 48-24hrs are eligible for studio credit, and less than 6hrs notification results in forfeiture of deposit.
4) Make your table reservation
- Note the number of guests, date/time, ideally the image(s) and surface selections in the note field.
- Arrive at our studio on your scheduled date/time and at least 2hrs prior to the end of Pop in Hours.
- We will ring up your order of surfaces and your table reservation deposit will be applied to the balance due.
- It's time to create & have fun!
Whatever you pick, we promise you'll have a great time in our studio doing your own thing at your own pace.
*Children under 13yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
PROJECT SURFACE OPTIONS AND PRICING
11x14 Canvas $35
16x20 Canvas $40
10x30 Canvas $44
17 x17 Wood Pallet $48
17x17 Offset Shiplap $45
10.5x 26 Wood Pallet $48
10.5x 47 Wood Porch Leaner $60
