Houston: Hip Hop & R&B Paint Party with BYOB Studio

Summary

Paint to hip hop beats in Houston’s 3rd Ward BYOB studio

You’ll step into a cozy bungalow studio in Houston’s 3rd Ward, paint along with an upbeat instructor as hip hop & R&B play loud, laugh over BYOB drinks and mocktails, and leave with your own canvas—even if it’s still drying. The mood is laid-back and friendly; you’ll remember the music and easy conversation long after.

What’s the experience like?

The music was already thumping when we walked into Kolor My Kanvas—one of those old-school R&B tracks that makes you want to move even if you’re holding a paintbrush. I didn’t expect the place to feel so much like someone’s living room, but there we were, shoes off and drinks in hand (BYOB is a game changer). Our host, Jasmine, greeted us with this big grin and handed out aprons like she’d known us forever. I could smell acrylics and something sweet from the mocktails they’d mixed up at the little bar in the corner. It felt easy right away.

I’m not really a painter—my last “art” was probably finger painting—but somehow nobody cared. Jasmine kept the mood light, joking about her own first try (“looked like a potato with sunglasses,” she said). She showed us how to start our canvases while the playlist switched to a classic hip hop beat. At one point Li tried to pronounce the name of our painting in Mandarin and everyone cracked up—even Jasmine. People drifted in late (traffic in Houston is wild), but nobody seemed bothered. The whole thing just rolled along.

Honestly, I still think about how relaxed it felt. There was this moment where I zoned out on my brushstrokes and just listened—to laughter, to the bassline vibrating through the floorboards, to someone singing off-key near the window. The light outside faded but inside it was all color and noise. When we finished our paintings (mine… abstract), Jasmine snapped group photos for us before we packed up our half-dry canvases. If you’re looking for a day trip paint party in Houston that’s more about vibe than perfection—this is it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Paint party at Kolor My Kanvas

• Arrive at private bungalow studio
• Meet art instructor
• Enjoy painting with friends
• Bring your own liquor or try mocktails
• Vibe with music and good conversation

Top questions

Is this paint party experience BYOB?

Yes, you can bring your own food and drinks to the studio.

Where does the Hip Hop & R&B Paint Party take place?

It’s held at Kolor My Kanvas studio in Houston’s historic 3rd Ward community.

Are painting supplies provided?

All painting supplies are included for each guest.

Is there an art instructor or host?

Yes, an instructor guides you through the painting session.

Can I join if I have limited mobility or use a wheelchair?

The studio is fully wheelchair accessible throughout.

What happens if I arrive late?

If you arrive over 30 minutes late, your canvas may not be fully dry by the end of class.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available close to the studio.

Are service animals allowed?

Service animals are welcome at this experience.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes all painting supplies set up for you in a private bungalow-style studio right in Houston’s 3rd Ward neighborhood. You’ll have an art instructor guiding your session from start to finish, plus access to their signature mocktails bar (BYOB encouraged) so you can mix your own drinks or bring snacks along for your group. Everything’s ready—you just show up and let loose with music and color before heading home with your new canvas creation (even if it needs a bit more drying time).