A couple of hours to lose your mind.
Private painting gatherings with Matt Hanover.
For friends, forums, teams, and retreats.
You spend a lot of time making decisions, solving problems, and being good at what you do.
Let your hands do the thinking.
Plan a gatheringGet out of your head and follow your curiosity.
Private gatherings
LA · NY · Your Location
6–60 people
No art experience needed. You don’t have to arrive feeling creative.
See a gathering in action
Watch on YouTubeHear from a participant
Watch on YouTubeJust show up
in your painting clothes.
We’ll have an apron ready, music playing, and drinks and snacks.
You don’t need to know what you’re going to paint.
You might switch hands, paint with an unfamiliar tool, trade paintings, or build on what someone else started. The prompts change. There’s no picture to copy.
You might see a different side of someone you’ve known for years.
Private painting gatherings
for friends, forums, teams, and retreats.
Bring the friends you keep meaning to see. Give your forum an afternoon outside its usual routine. Give people at your retreat time to loosen up and enjoy each other.
Available for YPO chapter events.
You’ve got to leave your preconceived ideas at the door. It’s not what you expect a painting experience to be.
I kept trying to make it ‘good.’ The moment I stopped judging it, I started actually enjoying it.
Our team interacted in a new and playful way that made a difference back at the office.
Meet Matt
Matt Hanover is an experiential designer, facilitator, and the founder of Present Wonders. He has worked at Amazon, Qualcomm, Yahoo, and DIRECTV, and held a leadership role at the Cayton Children’s Museum.
He holds a master’s degree in Consciousness and Spiritual Psychology. His interest in art and magic shapes how he thinks about attention, perception, and creativity.
A few practical details.
How long is a gathering?
Most gatherings run about two hours.
Where can we gather?
Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, New York, or your location. We’ll confirm the space requirements before you book.
How many people can join?
Groups of 6–60.
What’s included?
Paint, brushes, creative materials, aprons, protective coverings, setup, cleanup, and guidance.
Do I need art experience? Will I have to share anything personal?
No painting experience or personal sharing is required. There’s no picture to copy.
What should we wear?
Wear clothes you’re comfortable getting paint on. Aprons are provided.
How does pricing work?
Pricing depends on group size, location, and format. Contact Matt for a quote.
I learned so much about myself in the first ten minutes. I kept catching myself trying to control what I was making, then letting go and having fun. When Matt said we were done, I thought, ‘Wait, I’m just getting started.’
Bring your
people together.
Tell Matt about your group, location, and occasion.
Let’s plan your gathering.Start with a 30-minute conversation.