Painting up a Storm

If you’re a Mumbaikar, there are high chances that you’ve heard or said the words “There’s nothing to do in Mumbai.”

I feel your pain…

Whether you’re an overworked employee, a home-maker who just needs a break, or just someone who likes meeting new people, there’s a new trend in town that I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I did.

Introducing Paintstorm – a concept started by Prerna & Viren Chhabria and twins, Sanjana Bubber & Aanchal Bubber Mehta, to give Mumbaikars a great art escape. What began as an idea in February 2015, quickly turned to reality as they realized that creative recreation for adults is virtually non-existent.

But hey, it’s not just another painting workshop, Paintstorm hosts it’s events in popular pubs and restaurants in Mumbai, thus blending some great pastimes, eating, drinking and painting, along with the opportunity of meeting new people. Having left the paint and brushes aside in maybe the 8^th grade, I happened to attend one such event at Le Pain Quotidien, Colaba a few days ago. 

The Paintstorm Team make sure to set a fun, low-stress, non-judgmental environment as they guide you stroke by stroke on creating a masterpiece all on your own.  With unique themes at every event, one doesn’t have to stare at blank canvas wondering what to paint, you can choose to follow the guide and replicate her painting, or simply go nuts and do your own.

I chose the second option.

The event costs around 2400/- with food and drinks additional. It would have been great if a complimentary cocktail/mocktail would have been included in the cost. But if you book a slot at one of the upcoming events, there are chances you may get the promotional discount that’s running. 

Here are the details and booking link for their next event.

Next time you have the boredom blues, skip the mall and the spas. Go on and relive those art classes in school while you chat with new people @Paintstorm.in