The Purple Paintbrush

09/12/2026

NEW Painting!! ✨🌙 in honor of Practical Magic 2 coming out in theaters this weekend I decided to paint a “Midnight Margaritas” canvas! thinking of offering this in early October! Keep an eye on our page for our October events calendar…

09/12/2026

I painted “Forest View” with this lovely couple yesterday. 💜 It was a fun afternoon of painting, chatting, and getting creative! 🎨

09/02/2026

🍂 Our new FALL walk-in painting hours start today!

We will now be open: Wednesdays & Thursdays: 5-8pm, Fridays: 12-4pm and Saturdays: 12-6pm. No reservations are needed! Drop in and get creative with us!

🎨Check out our September calendar of events for all of our creative workshops and classes as well!

08/25/2026

📚🍂The Purple Paintbrush SEPTEMBER Calendar of Events! 🍄🎃

📚🖌Back to school means back to our Fall/Winter drop in hours!
Weds & Thurs 5-8pm, Friday 12-4pm & Saturdays 12-6pm. No reservations are required! 🔥Fired pottery takes up to one week to complete, acrylic painted items are ready the same day!

🎨Our calendar is packed FULL of creative classes and workshops! Try a fused glass project, create a special Birthday Plate or custom Caricature Mug! Sip & Paint Classes are on Friday's as well as our "POTtery" Paint Night! Call or text Joann at 231-747-9430, or sign up on our website!

🖌Workshop Wednesdays, always HALF OFF firing fees every Wednesday 5-8pm.

🥳🧁Now Scheduling Birthday parties, Bachelorette Parties, Team Building Parties or Special Events! Kids or Adults, canvas painting or pottery! Call/text Joann at 231-747-9430 for more details.

08/24/2026

Don’t forget to visit the great shops on the west end of River Street!

I assure you we're open!

River Street is being repaved Monday/Tuesday but all of Downtown Manistee is still open and ready for business!

08/15/2026

Another fun little class at the studio! Tonight we painted “Peaceful River” and these girls did a fantastic job! 🌅🛶🌲

08/05/2026

***UPDATE: the power is back on! ⚡️

The power is currently out on our end of River Street! 😓

BUT We will still be OPEN today at 2PM for pottery pick ups and pottery painting! We will only be able to take cash payments until the power is back on. The estimated restoration time is currently 5PM but hoping they may have it back on sooner. 🤞🤞

08/01/2026

Wow! What an amazing Painter’s Choice Night! It was so much fun seeing everyone’s creativity come to life. Every piece turned out beautifully, each with its own unique personal touch. Great job, everyone! 💜🎨

07/29/2026

It’s shipment day!! 📦📦 We’ve been unboxing some really fun pottery pieces! I couldn’t resist a few Halloween items!!! Let’s call it Summerween!! 😂👻🎃 Here are a few of my favorites that I’ve unpacked today! Which pieces would you like to decorate?

07/22/2026

Our “Christmas in July” Ceramic Tree Painting Party is this Friday at 6pm! We have lots of beautiful ceramic tree styles to choose from! Reservations are required, call or text Joann at 231-747-9430 or sign up on our website