Paint & Wine in Iowa: A Perfect Pair for Relaxation
Artist at work: bringing imagination to life on canvas.
Pairing art classes with wine is the perfect way to shake up the usual routine. If you happen to be located in the state of Iowa or just traveling through, spread across the state are studios and venues happy to host a night of paint and wine. Although the ambiance and painting styles vary across the locations, what unites the best paint & wine spots in Iowa 2025 is their inclusivity of painters of all levels, ensuring that you have a fun time exploring your artistic side.
Brush & Barrel, Coralville, IA
Known for its social painting experience, Brush & Barrel in Coralville is a storefront meeting spot for the artistically inclined adults looking for a good time. You don’t have to be Monet to enjoy Brush & Barrel however, and you don’t even have to have any experience at all before your first visit, because the Brush & Barrel philosophy is one of inclusivity for all interested painters. Outside of booking a private party, Brush & Barrel offers weekly events with different canvasses to create, which can easily be viewed and signed up for via their website.
The Secret Cellar, Shueyville, IA
The secret is out in Swisher, and the Secret Cellar’s Bordeaux and Brushes wine tasting and painting events are some of the best you’ll find in the state. Not only does the backdrop of The Secret Cellar lend to beautiful artwork, but the well-stocked inventory of this wine cellar and supplier can keep you easily entertained no matter the level of your artistry. The Secret Cellar doesn’t stop with the paint strokes either, and you can find wine tasting parties, wine and waltz social events and a wine tasting club to compliment your visit very nicely.
Cork N Canvas Iowa, Cedar Rapids, IA
Cork N Canvas doesn’t have a dedicated studio spot for their paint and wine social events, instead they utilize the already ambient decor of Eastern Iowa locations like bars, restaurants, wineries and anywhere you want when you book a private party. While the bars and restaurants provide the ambience for a social time, Cork N Canvas provides everything else including the art supplies and instructor, and all you need to bring is a willingness to give it a try, whether that means painting or a new bottle of wine.
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