Artist

Painting with a Twist – Artist

Position Summary

Painting with a Twist artists create a fun, welcoming, and memorable experience for our guests while guiding them step-by-step through a featured painting. This position combines art instruction, customer service, entertainment, and studio responsibilities.

You do not need to be a professional art teacher, but you must be comfortable painting, speaking in front of groups, following Painting with a Twist instruction standards, and creating an upbeat environment where guests of all skill levels feel successful.

Primary Responsibilities

Before the Event

• Arrive on time and ready to work at the scheduled shift start.

• Review the featured painting and be prepared to teach it before the event.

• Complete a pre-paint when required and within the established timeframe.

• Assist with studio setup, including tables, easels, canvases, brushes, paint, water cups, aprons, and other supplies.

• Make sure the studio is clean, organized, and ready before guests arrive.

• Review reservations and any special event notes or guest requests.

• Help greet and check in guests as needed.

During the Event

• Welcome guests and create a friendly, energetic atmosphere.

• Introduce yourself and explain how the event will work.

• Teach the featured painting clearly, step-by-step, while keeping the class moving at an appropriate pace.

• Demonstrate painting techniques and provide individual assistance when needed.

• Encourage guests without criticizing or taking over their paintings.

• Keep the experience fun and social while maintaining control of the class.

• Take appropriate breaks during instruction so guests have time to paint, socialize, purchase beverages, and enjoy the experience.

• Interact with guests throughout the event and help make celebrations and special occasions feel special.

• Assist with photos and other guest-experience activities when appropriate.

• Follow all studio policies, safety procedures, and alcohol-service requirements.

• Assist with bar service when assigned and legally permitted.

After the Event

• Thank guests and help ensure they leave with a positive impression of the studio.

• Clean and sanitize brushes, paint supplies, tables, easels, sinks, and other work areas.

• Return supplies to their proper locations.

• Sweep, mop, take out trash, and complete other closing duties as assigned.

• Reset the studio for the next event when needed.

• Notify management of supply shortages, damaged equipment, customer concerns, or other issues from the event.

• Complete assigned duties before clocking out.

General Expectations

Artists are expected to:

• Be dependable and arrive on time for scheduled shifts.

• Be prepared to teach assigned paintings.

• Maintain a positive and professional attitude with guests and coworkers.

• Communicate promptly with management regarding scheduling, attendance, or problems.

• Follow studio procedures and directions from management.

• Work cooperatively as part of the studio team.

• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming studio.

• Be flexible. Duties may vary depending on the event, number of guests, and needs of the studio.

Qualifications

• Painting or other visual-art experience.

• Comfortable speaking and presenting in front of groups.

• Friendly, outgoing, and able to engage with a variety of personalities.

• Strong customer-service skills.

• Able to give and receive direction and feedback.

• Dependable and able to work independently when necessary.

• Available for evenings and weekends as scheduled.

• Able to stand for extended periods and perform normal studio setup and cleaning duties.

• Must meet all legal requirements for serving alcohol when bar service is part of the assigned position.

What Makes a Great PWAT Artist

A great Painting with a Twist artist understands that our guests are not simply coming in to create a painting. They are coming for an experience. Our goal is for every guest to feel welcomed, encouraged, entertained, and proud of what they created—and to want to come back.