Bad Painting Club
No tutorials. No reference photos. No judgment. Just a canvas, a weird rule, and permission to make something ugly and honest - for an hour and a half, around my dining table, with seven other people who also can not paint.
How It Works
Once a month, for an hour and a half, eight of us gather around my dining table in Nexton Midtown. No experience needed, no talent required. Every session has a new weird rule or prompt to knock you off autopilot, and all materials are included — just bring yourself (and a drink, if you’d like).
$45 per person, 8 seats per session, first Thursday of every month from 6:30-8:00 PM. Seats are limited and this really does fill up, so grab yours early. Bring a friend, or come solo — either way you’ll leave with a delightfully ridiculous painting and a good time.
This Month’s Session
NON-DOMINANT HAND NIGHT — September 3rd, 6:30-8:00 PM. Our founding session. Everyone paints an entire piece using only their non-dominant hand. It’s exactly as chaotic and hilarious as it sounds, and it’s the easiest possible way to see what this club is about.
A Taste of What’s Coming
Every month is a different rule. A few examples from the year ahead — the rest stay a surprise until the month arrives:
Eyes Closed, First Layer — the whole base coat painted with your eyes shut
The Bad Selfie — paint an intentionally terrible selfie you take on the spot
Exquisite Corpse Canvas — a fully collaborative painting nobody controls
A Taste of What’s Coming
Every month is a different rule. A few examples from the year ahead — the rest stay a surprise until the month arrives:
Eyes Closed, First Layer — the whole base coat painted with your eyes shut
The Bad Selfie — paint an intentionally terrible selfie you take on the spot
Exquisite Corpse Canvas — a fully collaborative painting nobody controls
Follow along on Instagram @rondarogersart to see what’s up each month before it’s announced here.
Pricing
$45 per person
Includes all materials
Only 8 spots per session — they go fast, and there’s no walk-in option
Frequently Asked Questions
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None at all. Most of us can’t draw a straight line. That’s kind of the whole point — this is about making something bad on purpose and laughing about it, not about skill.
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Honestly, that’s fine. Some people come for the painting, some come for the company and the excuse to do something with their hands for two hours. Either way works.
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Absolutely. Some of the best nights happen when someone drags a reluctant friend along and they end up having the most fun in the room. Just make sure they book their own seat since space is capped at 8.
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My home, at my dining table, in Nexton Midtown (Summerville, SC). The exact address is sent after you book.
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Seats are paid in full when you book. Cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours ahead for a full refund or credit toward a future month. Inside 48 hours your spot is non-refundable, but it’s always yours to give away — send a friend in your place any time, no need to ask first. If a seat opens up last-minute, I keep a waitlist and will text the next person in line.
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You don’t have to keep it. Every painting goes home with you, or gets nominated (with your permission) for the Wall of Shame.
Meet Your Host
I’m Ronda Rogers, a local artist. I’m also building a full technique series for adults who want to develop real painting skills — but I wanted to open with something looser first: a night built entirely around letting go of the rules, myself included. Bad Painting Club is that night.