Valentine's Day Date & Create: Splatter Painting and Acrylic Pours in Sandy Springs

Workshop · Sandy Springs

Valentine's Day Date & Create Specials

Ditch the usual dinner-and-a-movie: Valentine’s Day Date & Create turns an evening for two into an active, paint-splattered collaboration. Choose splatter painting, intimate acrylic pours, or playful drip-bear sculpture for a memorable, photo-ready date in Sandy Springs.

Duration60 minutes
LocationSandy Springs, Georgia
OperatorThe Splatter Studio - Sandy Springs
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Adventure brief

Valentine's Day Date & Create Specials

Ditch the usual dinner-and-a-movie: Valentine’s Day Date & Create turns an evening for two into an active, paint-splattered collaboration. Choose splatter painting, intimate acrylic pours, or playful drip-bear sculpture for a memorable, photo-ready date in Sandy Springs.

Valentine's Day Date & Create at The Splatter Studio in Sandy Springs, Georgia, is a hands-on, adult-only art experience that turns a night out into an active, colorful collaboration. Located in Sandy Springs just north of Atlanta, the studio offers three distinct couples-centric sessions: Classic Splatter Painting, intimate Acrylic Pours, and playful Drip Bear sculptural painting. Each option is staged inside a high-energy workshop space centered on an Instagram Wall, worktables, and stocked art stations that include splatter sticks, paint guns, pour cups, strainers, silicone rings, and brushes.

Protective Tyvek suits, gloves, and shoe covers are provided so guests can focus on making bold marks instead of worrying about cleanup. Choose the Classic Date & Create for interactive chaos: dice, blindfold prompts, feathers, a crop, and a deck of conversation starters steer the action while a shared 24×30 canvas—or two 16×20s—becomes a record of the evening. For a slower, tactile exchange, the Acrylic Pour session turns color choice and layered pours into a conversation about timing and touch.

The Drip Bear workshop swaps flat canvas for three-dimensional work, where couples paint two 9-inch bears that dry in-studio for later pickup or shipping. The experience includes small celebration touches—chocolates and a champagne or sparkling-cider pour service—and finishes with a staged photo at the Splatter Studio Instagram Wall, making it easy to take home an image as well as original artwork. The studio enforces an 18+ policy and requires ID for alcohol service; this adult-only rule keeps the atmosphere focused on couples, conversation, and unfiltered creativity.

This offering stands out in Sandy Springs because it transforms a common date-night idea—dinner and drinks—into an active workshop that asks partners to make, mess, and laugh together. Rather than a passive shared activity, Date & Create uses tools and prompts to spark new kinds of intimacy and playful risk-taking. It also supports local arts engagement by providing a public, bookable studio experience that doubles as event entertainment.

Practical notes: sessions run roughly 60 minutes, groups are limited to two participants, and the studio recommends booking in advance, especially around Valentine’s Day. No refunds are offered; gift cards may be issued for rescheduling. Bring valid ID if you plan to sample the champagne service, and come prepared to get colorful—protective gear is supplied, but wear easy-to-clean layers.

Whether you’re looking to stretch creative muscles or simply want a memorable, photo-ready date, this is a paint-forward alternative to the typical night out. The studio’s city address information is not listed here; guests should confirm the meeting point when they book. Accessibility accommodations are available by phone, and staff will assist with special needs.

Expect upbeat music, bright paint stations, and staff guidance that balances safety with play.

Adventure tips

Plan your experience.

Curated tips for an optimal adventure.

  1. 01
    Book early for Valentine’s Day

    Slots fill fast around holidays—reserve your 60-minute session in advance to secure evening times.

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  2. 02
    Bring valid ID

    Alcohol service requires ID; the studio enforces an 18+ participation policy and may check IDs.

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  3. 03
    Dress for mess

    Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on—Tyvek suits are provided but paint can still transfer.

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  4. 04
    Plan pickup for bears

    Drip Bear sculptures dry in-studio and must be picked up within 10 days or shipped for an extra cost.

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DifficultyEasy
Duration60 minutes
FitnessNo physical fitness required beyond standing and light movement; suitable for most adults.
Technical skillsNone

Recommended gear

What to bring.

01

Valid photo ID

Required for entry if you plan to use the champagne service and to confirm age for the 18+ policy.

Essential
02

Easy-to-clean clothing

Even with Tyvek suits, wearing old clothes or layers you can wash reduces stress about stains.

Essential
03

Phone or camera

To capture finished pieces and posed photos at the Instagram Wall.

04

Reusable tote or box

Useful for transporting finished canvases or picking up Drip Bear sculptures after drying.

Local insights

Context for the journey.

Hidden gems

Nearby secrets

Splatter Studio Instagram Wall for staged couple portraits, On-site drying area where finished Drip Bears and canvases are displayed before pickup

Wildlife

Local fauna

Eastern gray squirrel, songbirds common to suburban Atlanta

History

Historic heritage

Sandy Springs is a city in Georgia, incorporated in 2005; the studio operates within the city’s active suburban arts scene.

Conservation

Mindful exploration

Ask the studio about proper paint disposal and recycling; avoid rinsing paints down drains and follow staff guidance to reduce waste.

Photography tips

Capture the moments

Viewpoints
Frontal shot at the Instagram Wall, Over-the-shoulder action shots of splatter and pour techniques, Close-ups of paint texture and finished bears
Subjects
action splashes and motion, finished canvases and three-dimensional Drip Bears, couple portraits with paint-splattered Tyvek suits
Best times
Evening (for ambient lights), Session finish at the Instagram Wall, Late afternoon for pre-session photos of setup

Frequently asked questions

Before you go.

What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be 18 years or older; no one under 18 will be permitted in the studio for Date & Create experiences.

How long is a session?

Each Date & Create session runs approximately 60 minutes.

Can I get a refund if I can’t attend?

The studio does not offer refunds; if you cannot attend, a gift card for the full value may be issued for rescheduling.

Is paint included and do I need to bring supplies?

All paints and tools — Tyvek suits, gloves, pour cups, and other supplies — are provided as part of the experience.

What happens to Drip Bear pieces after the session?

Bears will remain in-studio to dry and must be picked up within 10 days or shipped for an additional fee.

Are accommodations available for accessibility needs?

Yes — the studio notes accessibility accommodations are available; contact them by phone to discuss special requests prior to booking.

The Splatter Studio - Sandy Springs

Valentine's Day Date & Create: Splatter Painting and Acrylic Pours in Sandy Springs

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