Art Mixer

Customers can walk in and choose a project and medium to paint at this studio.

About Art Mixer

Art Mixer is a Tucson art studio offering walk-in painting projects, classes, and painting parties for people who want to create in a relaxed setting. The studio serves Tucson, Oro Valley, and Marana, with options to paint in the studio, arrange a mobile event, or participate in a virtual painting party. Its current format is described as "art a la carte," allowing guests to select a project and medium rather than attending only a preset class.

The studio offers several ways to make art. Guests can choose step by step canvas painting, step by step glass painting, paint and take ceramics, or painting on wood cutout designs. The website includes samples of available projects through its shop, where guests can review and purchase projects to paint in the studio. For people painting together, canvas and glass designs need to be the same for the group, while other project choices can vary. New projects are continually being created.

Art Mixer's classes are designed for a wide range of experience levels. No previous painting experience is necessary, since instruction follows a step by step method. Many of the canvas projects are offered with pre-sketched canvases, giving beginners a starting point while still allowing experienced painters to take part. The studio describes its classes as encouraging and relaxing, including its online offerings, with time set aside to focus on painting and enjoy a creative break.

The studio caters to guests ages 5 and up. Its painting party options can be arranged for church events, private parties, corporate events, birthdays, bachelorette parties, singles mixers, and girls nights out. Groups can come to the studio, or Art Mixer can bring a mobile painting experience to another location. The website also presents the studio as a place for paint and sip gatherings. Guests may bring their own beer, wine, or spirits after 4 p.m., unless an exception is noted in the studio's event details.

Art Mixer recommends making an appointment, particularly for anyone with a specific day and time in mind, so the studio can best accommodate the group. Visitors can begin by browsing the shop's project samples and selecting what they would like to paint. Those planning a special event can send the studio information about their plans. Whether attending alone, joining a group, or organizing a gathering in Tucson, Oro Valley, or Marana, guests can expect to choose a project, receive step by step guidance, and leave with a piece they painted themselves.