Local Entrepreneur to Launch Muscogee County's First Art Studio...with a 'Twist'

Aspiring to bring a new creative outlet to Muscogee County, Painting with a Twist is set to open in Columbus on Monday, April 4. A place where friends come together to paint, drink a beverage of their choice and discover their inner artist, Painting with a Twist of Columbus is located at 6298 Veterans Parkway, Suite 2N in the Main Street Village.

Painting with a Twist of Columbus is part of a fast-growing national franchise that provides guests a unique ‘getaway’ through art. A Painting with a Twist class includes grabbing your friends or flying solo and making friends along the way, painting and the option to BYOB. Led by local art instructors, guests paint on bare 16” by 20” canvases using paint and brushes provided by the studio. At Painting with a Twist, guests are able to disconnect from everyday life, enjoy good music, wine or beer, and create unique, personal masterpieces they can take to their homes or gift to others. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of animals, iconic buildings and florals. Friends gather for an evening of laughs, creativity and camaraderie as they create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to take home and, often, discover a newfound talent.

The Columbus studio is owned and operated by local entrepreneur Tammy Henry. A librarian for more than 20 years, Tammy had never touched a paintbrush in her life, but family and friends suggested painting as a form of grief therapy after her husband passed away. After painting for the first time in her life while at a Discovery Day for Painting with a Twist, Tammy felt an immediate connection to the team and the paint-and-sip concept, and decided to bring the concept to her hometown of Columbus.

“The new studio is designed to provide guests with a fun night out and a chance to escape from reality,” said Tammy. “We want to provide a place where people can come together to create memorable pieces of artwork.”

Although the concept of paint-and-sip has been around for years, Painting with a Twist founders Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney have perfected it into a successful business formula. As the art and wine trend continues to pick up steam, Painting with a Twist, the pioneer in the paint-and-sip segment, has both guests and franchisees alike lining up at the doors.

In keeping with the founders’ fundraising roots, Painting with a Twist of Columbus is passionate about supporting the local community. With the Painting with a Purpose program, Painting with a Twist of Columbus donates 50 percent of proceeds from Painting with a Purpose events to local organizations and charities each month.

In addition to supporting the local community, Painting with a Twist of Columbus offers private parties for corporate outings, bachelorette parties, sorority functions, date nights and special events. The studio is able to accommodate up to 78 people per gathering with one large room that can hold 50 and a private room that seats 28 – making painting accessible for a few friends or a private party.

Painting with a Twist of Columbus is open during scheduled class times and holds office hours Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. The studio can be reached at (706) 221-6642. For more information and to view the studio’s class calendar, please visit www.paintingwithatwist.com/columbus.

About Painting with a Twist

Painting with a Twist, based in Mandeville, Louisiana is the leading paint-and-sip franchise with more than 250 studios in 35 states. Founded in 2007 by Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney, Painting with a Twist began franchising in 2009 and provides customers with paint, a canvas and brushes that lead to a fun evening with friends and a finished piece of art. The company maintains a strong focus on giving back to the local community, and to date, Painting with a Twist has donated more than $2 million through their charity arm, Painting with a Purpose. For more information about Painting with a Twist, visit www.paintingwithatwist.com.

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