Most fun sip and paints in Rotterdam
Sip and paints are fun, no matter which option in Rotterdam you choose you will have a guaranteed blast. But
Special painting in the dark experiences in Rotterdam
Painting in the dark, it is just something special isn’t it? For two hours you get completely immersed by the experience and have little time to think about anything else than your painting and having fun. But since there are 2 suppliers of sip and paints in the dark in Rotterdam there needs to be a comparison. We tested both so keep on reading to find our results.
1. Rembrandt van Wine
- Pricing: 39,50 (including all drinks)
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Group size: 15-25
- Art instructor: Yes + a host present
- Language: English + Dutch
- Private group option: Yes
- Website
Rembrandt van Wine is a painting-in-the-dark experience with its art studio located in Rotterdam-West (Delfshaven). Having their own permanent art studio is a major advantage, as you’re immediately immersed in the experience upon entering. The studio is filled with painting equipment, you’re provided with a stylish branded apron, and the black lights are perfectly positioned to make every painting glow vibrantly in the dark.
Each workshop typically accommodates around 20 participants, with two team members from Rembrandt van Wine present. One is an art instructor who guides you through the techniques needed for the painting of the day, and the other is a host who ensures your glass is never empty, plays great music, and creates a fun and lively atmosphere.
A particularly enjoyable part of the event is the icebreaker cards that are positioned on the tables with, well, questions that you can use to break the ice with whatever stranger is sitting next to you. This simple add on makes it much easier to strike up conversations with the ‘stranger’ sitting next to you.
Moreover, in addition to welcoming groups of friends, colleagues, and families, they actively encourage solo attendees to join. They strive to combat loneliness in Rotterdam by creating an environment where people can easily connect while painting away.
Of course, if you already have your group planned, you can book several tickets together. They also offer private events, perfect for team-building activities, bachelorette parties, or birthdays.
2. Neon Brush
- Pricing: 42,- (including 1 welcome drink)
- Duration: 1,5 hours
- Group size: 30-40
- Art instructor: No
- Language: English
- Private group options: No
- Website
UPDATE: Neon Brush has currently stopped doing events in Rotterdam, meaning that you will now have to travel to Amsterdam to visit them.
The second painting-in-the-dark experience in Rotterdam. While the main element—painting in the dark—remains consistent, this experience offers its own unique charm. With slightly larger group sizes, ranging from 30 to 40 participants, the events have a lively atmosphere. Even though there’s less direct guidance from an art instructor, this makes it perfect for those who enjoy creative independence and already have a vision for their painting.
Friendly staff members are always on hand to assist or take additional drink orders, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience. Plus, every guest is greeted with a complimentary welcome drink to kick off the fun.
Tickets can be easily bought through the Fever-website, making it easy to join in on this one-of-a-kind creative adventure.
How does a painting in the dark experience work?
Better late than never to dive into the magic of painting in the dark! This unique experience involves turning off the normal lights, switching on black lights, and using neon glow-in-the-dark paint to create vibrant masterpieces. As you can see in the pictures throughout this article, the neon paint creates a stunning, almost otherworldly effect, glowing brilliantly on your canvas.
At the end of the session, when the lights are turned back on, you’ll see your creation in regular lighting. Because of the use of both neon and normal acrylic paint the painting will look great with the light on and off. While it’s different from how it looked under the black lights, it’s equally spectacular in its own way.
If this has sparked your curiosity, we’ve written an entire article diving deeper into what painting in the dark is all about, check it out if you want more details!
What is the difference with a traditional sip and paint?
Rotterdam is home to plenty of fun paint-and-sip experiences, and we’re not here to suggest they aren’t a great time—because they absolutely are!
But painting in the dark brings a little something extra.
First, the atmosphere in the art studio transforms completely when the lights are switched off, immersing you in the unique experience. It’s not just about painting—it’s about freeing your creativity in a whole new way while making it easier to connect with the people around you.
Then there’s the magic of neon glow-in-the-dark paint. Under black lights, the neon colors truly pop off the canvas, creating a spectacular, almost electric effect that’s unlike anything else.
There are also plenty of similarities with traditional sip and paints: at both, you can learn to paint (or you can just let loose and paint freely), there’s always music, drinks, and a guarantee of good vibes.
If you haven’t yet tried a paint-and-sip in the dark, we think you should—at least once! When you do, we hope this blog helps you make the most of it. (P.S. You can book your spot here!)
Can you only paint in the dark in Rotterdam?
No, we are not that lucky here in Rotterdam! In The Netherlands you can also find painting in the dark experiences in some other cities. We wrote an article comparing the options in Amsterdams, but also in cities like Utrecht and Eindhoven you can find similar experiences.
What should I do now?
Book of course, what are you waiting for? You started reading this article to find the best painting in the dark experience in Rotterdam for you. By now you must have a preference so book yourself a fun night out already! Really, you won’t regret it!
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About the author:
Borre van der Mark
Borre has had a long passion for art, creative outings and fun. Only since recently he has learned that those 3 perfectly come together in paint and sips events and now he is writing about them in his free time.
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