PAINT:LAB

PAINT:LAB PAINT:LAB is a walk-in art studio where people can experience, express and explore their creativity Are you looking to improve your skills? Join us today!

At PAINT:LAB, we provide a space for people to express themselves and explore their creativity through the medium of paint. We are happy to provide a space for people to paint without the hassle of setting up a studio in their homes. Our staff consists of experienced local artists who provide a fun, fulfilling, and creative environment for our customers. Take one of our workshops! We offer two-hou

r workshops for those who wish to improve their skills, or brush up on their techniques. Our goal is to allow both painters and non-painters alike the opportunity of discovering the artist within.

Join us tomorrow 7-9pm ❤️Available as a single Workshop – $53.00 or as a 6-Week Course – $275. Includes ALL materials an...
11/18/2025

Join us tomorrow 7-9pm ❤️

Available as a single Workshop – $53.00 or as a 6-Week Course – $275. Includes ALL materials and 2 hours of instruction. Each workshop will include at least 30 minutes of demonstration and at most 90 minutes of individual work with guidance from our instructor!

Register www.paintlab.net or give the studio a ring (310) 450-9200 ☎️ all links in bio and story
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11/19/25 – Still Life Drawing:
Students will learn still life drawing from real objects. They will learn how to capture shapes, and some drawing techniques such as measuring, shadowing, and hatching, with the goal of accurately drawing multiple objects.

New 6 week course starts tonight! Wednesday Nov 12th 7-9pm ✏️ mention this post for %15 off ❤️ details below ❤️☎️ the s...
11/12/2025

New 6 week course starts tonight! Wednesday Nov 12th 7-9pm ✏️ mention this post for %15 off ❤️ details below ❤️
☎️ the studio to register (310) 450-9200 ❤️


Adult Drawing Workshop/ Course.
Available as a single Workshop – $53.00 or as a 6-Week Course – $275.

Includes ALL materials and 2 hours of instruction.
Each workshop will include at least 30 minutes of demonstration and at most 90 minutes of individual work with guidance from our instructor!
10/1/25 & 11/12/25 (*The first class of the course*) – Introduction and drawing a sphere:
In this class, students will delve into fundamental drawing tools like pencils and paper, and master their usage. They will then draw a sphere, gaining insights into distinguishing between cast shadows and form shadows, with the goal of effectively depicting three-dimensional objects.

10/8/25 & 11/19/25 – Still Life drawing:
Students will learn still life drawing from real objects. They will learn how to capture shapes, and some drawing techniques such as measuring, shadowing, and hatching, with the goal of accurately drawing multiple objects.

10/15/25 & 11/26/25 – Gesture drawing:
Students will learn how to draw the human body with gestures. By understanding the structure and flow of the human body, their aim is to be able to draw humans within a short time or from imagination. They will start with stick figures and eventually progress to depicting muscles.

10/22/25 & 12/03/25 – Portrait drawing:
Students will learn portrait drawing. By understanding facial proportion and the structure with different angles. In this class, their goal is to accurately depict human faces.

10/29/25 & 12/10/25 – Drawing a whole body:
Students will learn how to draw a human figure from a master’s drawing. Unlike gesture drawing, they will carefully observe the reference and create detailed drawing. They will learn how to accurately capture shapes and represent values.
11/05/25 & 12/17/25 – Personal project:
Utilizing what they’ve learned in previous classes, students will create individual art pieces based on photos they provide. They will receive advice from the instructor on the techniques necessary to express what they want to draw.

We are having Anime Camp August 4th – August 8th! Join us for an action-packed week of manga fun! We will demonstrate ho...
07/31/2025

We are having Anime Camp August 4th – August 8th! Join us for an action-packed week of manga fun! We will demonstrate how to work on specific design elements of illustrative, cartoon, and anime style figures and portraiture traits.

Register @ Paintlab.net or ☎️ (310) 450-9200

🎨 Weekly Anime Drawing Themes

Monday: “Chibi Me!” – Draw Yourself in Chibi Style
Focus: Self-portrait in anime’s “chibi” (super-deformed) style

Skills: Proportions, expressions, basic character design

Activity: Draw yourself as a chibi anime character with your favorite outfit and a speech bubble

Tuesday: “Animal Sidekicks” – Create a Cute Creature Companion
Focus: Designing animal-themed mascots (like Pokémon, Luna from Sailor Moon)

Skills: Simplifying animal forms, combining real and fantasy elements

Activity: Draw a magical animal friend and give it a name, power, and personality

Wednesday: “Hero Mode!” – Design a Young Anime Hero
Focus: Create a child superhero or magical girl/boy

Skills: Costume design, action poses, storytelling through design

Activity: Draw an anime-style hero with a special power, costume, and a signature pose

Thursday: “Kawaii Food Friends” – Animate Your Favorite Snack
Focus: Anthropomorphism (giving human traits to objects)

Skills: Expression drawing, exaggeration, shape play

Activity: Turn your favorite food (e.g. sushi, cupcake, melonpan) into a cute anime-style character

Friday: “Mini Manga Panel” – Create a 3-Panel Comic
Focus: Simple manga storytelling

Skills: Sequencing, expressions, basic comic panel layout

Activity: Use a character from earlier in the week to create a 3-panel mini story (e.g., their first day at anime school)

Camp is 9am-2:30pm. We will have a Morning Session 9-10:30am, Lunch Hour Session 11:00am-12:30pm, and an Afternoon Session 1pm-2:30pm.

Please pack lunch/snack/water accordingly for full day camp!

Includes all Materials

🎨Our Kids Art Classes at Paint:Lab give young artists the freedom to explore their creativity while learning real art sk...
07/30/2025

🎨Our Kids Art Classes at Paint:Lab give young artists the freedom to explore their creativity while learning real art skills in a fun, supportive space. 🖌️⭐️

We are located at 1453 14th St, Santa Monica, CA and can be reached at (310) 450-9200

Register now via the Story Highlights on our profile or by calling the studio! ❤️

Calling all teen artists! 🎨 Register for Paint:Lab classes today to learn new techniques, explore your creativity, and c...
07/30/2025

Calling all teen artists! 🎨 Register for Paint:Lab classes today to learn new techniques, explore your creativity, and connect with other young artists! 🩷

We are located at 1453 14th St, Santa Monica, CA and can be reached at (310) 450-9200

Register now via the Story Highlights on our profile or by calling the studio! ❤️🖌️

🎨 Unleash your creativity with our adult art classes at Paint:Lab! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your ...
07/30/2025

🎨 Unleash your creativity with our adult art classes at Paint:Lab! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, we’ve got a spot just for you! ❤️

We are located at 1453 14th St, Santa Monica, CA and can be reached at (310) 450-9200

Register now via the Story Highlights on our profile or by calling the studio! 🩷🖌️

We are so excited to be a part of Fabulous Fables in the Santa Monica Pier Merry Go Round, June 21st! Expect a fun morni...
05/31/2025

We are so excited to be a part of Fabulous Fables in the Santa Monica Pier Merry Go Round, June 21st!
Expect a fun morning of gorgeous views, a charmed atmosphere in our historic Merry Go-Round, and lots of art, music and interactive experiences for all ages, especially appealing to ten and unders. It’s about love, laughter, and belonging. Check out www.paintlab.net for more info!

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Please join us for a celebration of our favorite local beat poet, SA Weisberg’s new book, “Heavenly Oceans of the Soul” ...
05/22/2025

Please join us for a celebration of our favorite local beat poet, SA Weisberg’s new book, “Heavenly Oceans of the Soul” ❤️
Sandy will be reading excerpts from his new book ❤️
Local artists' art will be for sale ❤️
Complimentary snacks and mimosas will be available ❤️
A portion of the proceeds will be donated to The People Concern ❤️
Community vibes to be shared ❤️
Next Sunday, May 25th 1-4pm ❤️

Discover the world of drawing with our Adult Drawing Workshop/Course! 🎨Join us for a single workshop ($53) or a 6-week c...
05/21/2025

Discover the world of drawing with our Adult Drawing Workshop/Course! 🎨
Join us for a single workshop ($53) or a 6-week course ($275), including all materials and expert guidance.
From basics to advanced techniques, explore still life, gesture drawing, portrait drawing, and more!
Visit our calendar for the 6-week program and mark your calendars for May 21st & July 2nd!

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01/11/2025

ACCEPTING DONATIONS DAILY 12pm-10pm !!

We will be open today at 1pm! I will update with supplies needed as I continue to gather info from nearby shelters. Plea...
01/09/2025

We will be open today at 1pm! I will update with supplies needed as I continue to gather info from nearby shelters. Please see the comments for a FEMA recommended disaster relief supply list! WE LOVE YOU!

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1453 14th Street
Santa Monica, CA
90404

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm

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(310) 450-9200

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