Emma Paints × DougCo Social
Paint Nights in Douglas County
Sip-and-paint nights at breweries around Douglas County — Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and more. Most people have never painted before; Emma walks the whole room through it, step by step. Every supply included, and you walk out with something you made.
See upcoming dates →What it is
A relaxed night out where you paint something start to finish while you sip whatever you feel like from the bar. Emma sets up at a local brewery or venue, walks the whole room through the painting step by step, and hands you everything you need — canvas, paints, brushes, even an apron. No experience required; most people have never painted before. Order food and drinks on your own tab, paint at your own pace, and leave with something you made. Come solo, make it a date, or bring a group.
Where we paint
Classes have been hosted at Wild Blue Yonder Brewing in Castle Rock, The Wine Barrel and Downhill Brewing in Parker, and Max Taps in Highlands Ranch.
Meet Emma
Emma has been painting since she was ten, when a family friend gave her an art kit that had belonged to her late father — acrylics, watercolors, pastels, a wooden easel. She says the moment the brush hit the canvas, that was it.
She went to Colorado State and almost majored in art, then studied teaching instead. She spent years in early childhood education and built her own art program into the curriculum — each week introducing the kids to a new artist, Van Gogh, O'Keeffe, Picasso, Kahlo, and painting in that style.
In 2014 she put the two halves together and went to work for a paint-and-sip studio. Eleven years there, working up from studio assistant to top lead instructor, writing hundreds of original paintings for their classes. When that studio closed at the start of 2025, she opened her own LLC and became Emma Paints Colorado.
She's based right here in Douglas County and teaches all over the metro — canvases, wood signs, live-edge slices, tote bags, ceramic coasters, wine bottles, plantable flower pots, paint pouring, even needle felting. On the custom side, she'll paint just about anything you ask her to.
How it works
Pick a night
Choose a date and venue from the list below.
Grab your ticket
Reserve your spot on Eventbrite. Everything you need is included.
Show up
No experience needed — Emma walks you through every step. Food and drinks are on your own tab at the venue.
Take it home
Leave with a finished piece you painted yourself.
Upcoming paint nights
Usually around $45–55, everything included. Seats are limited each night.
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Thursday, September 24
Downhill Brewing · Parker
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Sunday, September 27
Max Taps · Highlands Ranch
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Wednesday, September 30
Wild Blue Yonder Brewing · Castle Rock
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From past nights
Common questions
Do I need any experience?
None at all — most people who come have never painted before. Emma walks the whole room through it, step by step, and the design is broken into simple shapes, so it's easier than it looks.
What's included?
Everything you paint with — canvas or surface, all the paints and brushes, and an apron so you don't wreck your shirt. Just bring yourself.
What does it cost?
Usually around $45–55 depending on the night and the project, with all supplies included. The exact price is on each event's ticket page.
Are food and drinks included?
No — you order whatever you want at the venue and pay for just that. Most nights are at breweries, so there's beer, and several have food too.
Can I come by myself or bring a group?
Both. Come solo, make it a date night, or bring a group of friends — it's a social, low-key evening either way.
Where are they?
At breweries and venues around Douglas County — Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, and more. Each date below lists the spot.
Do they sell out?
Yes — our very first one sold out. Seats are limited each night, so grab yours early. If a date you want is full, join the list below and we'll tell you when the next one drops.
Who runs them?
Every class is taught by Emma of Emma Paints Colorado. She spent eleven years as a lead instructor at a paint-and-sip studio before opening her own studio, and she teaches all over the metro. DougCo Social partners with her to bring them to Douglas County.