Painting With A Twist Creates Art in Murfreesboro

By Dillon Henderson

Motlow Buzz Contributing Writer

            MURFREESBORO, Tenn.—The Painting with a Twist art studio in Murfreesboro offers a creative place for emerging painters in the community to learn the art of painting from professional artists.

According to Assistant Manager Nicole Martin, painters provide the tools and advice necessary for individuals to create a painting. She was interviewed on Nov. 17 during an event in the studio at 2615 Medical Center Parkway.

Martin said that Painting with a Twist offers a wide range of painting classes for customers who want to create their own artwork. Aspiring artists cans sign up at https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/murfreesboro/.

“The store provides a step-by-step process to help every individual create his or her dream painting,” martin added. “It typically takes two hours for a painting to be created.”

She and her staff work with customers till 12 a.m. on busy weekends and till 10 p.m. on weekdays. PWAT offers a unique and guided experience for its guests.

"Glass Flower Vase" by Dillon Henderson

Upcoming classes and/or workshops at PWAT’s Murfreesboro studio include

* A “For Unto Us” painting class for artists age 15 and over from 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 13.

* A “Tri-Star Ornament” painting class for artists age 15 and over from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 14.

* A “Holiday Tree of Life” painting class for artists age 7 and over from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Dec. 15.

* A “Rustic Santa” class for artists age 15 and over from 7-9 p.m. on Dec. 19.

Martin noted that PWAT opened its first studio in Mandeville, Louisiana, after Hurricane Katrina hit that state as a way to provide relief and relaxation. Funds raised by PWAT have been used in the community. The founders, Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney, did not realize they were about to start a national franchise from a self-made local establishment.

Painting with a Twist opened in Rutherford County seven years ago because Murfreesboro franchisee Teresa Johnson loves art and wanted to help artists that she loves and supports. Customers, both young and old, are able to visit PWAT to create something for the Murfreesboro community. PWAT provides a welcoming environment for self-expression and getting to know others.

Martin said that art lovers “can participate in corporate training to learn how to run a successful franchise.” This additional training takes place in New Orleans at Painting with a Twist’s home office. She noted that one key to a successful location is effectively marketing painting classes on social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook.

Martin said future developments for the arts studio will be slow since it is self-made and a non-profit organization, but it will continue to offer more artwork choices. The owners plan to develop more stores around the United States to bring in more revenue and spread their unique concept.

PWAT is locally owned, and customers receive small business perks like knowing staff members who care about artists’ work in the community. The studio holds high standards for customer service and prides itself on showcasing art by local artists for Middle Tennesseans to enjoy.

“The store will be doing holiday paintings all throughout December, and in January we will be going back to moderate paintings our artists have made,” Martin said.

For more information about painting with a Twist in Murfreesboro, visit https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/murfreesboro/faq/.