A Flick of the Wrist Splatter and Paint Studio is the local sensation, garnering widespread community support in Eastern Pennsylvania for its unique potential to combine an event space with an art education. Owned and operated by Jennifer Briddes and Bonnie Stritzinger, their studio hosts children for camps and parties as well as adults for their own events, and they’re constantly on the move! A Flick of the Wrist is the first Mobile Splatter Unit in the United States. This is a lot to take in, especially considering that many people have never experienced a splatter studio for themselves. In a splatter studio, you can get paint everywhere—the walls, floor, ceiling, easel, and canvas aren’t just within limits, they’re encouraged! Making this type of studio mobile allows for Jennifer and Bonnie to bring their art education to new customers and new students.
At A Flick of the Wrist, visitors can engage in a wide range of activities, from instructor-led painting sessions to open canvas time, as well as creative camps designed for all ages. The studio has been designed to be interactive and engaging. Bluetooth speakers allow visitors to set their own soundtrack while painting, and the atmosphere is casual and welcoming. People can bring their own snacks and drinks for events like sip n’ paint, where the social aspect of painting becomes just as important as the art itself. For children, camps may involve painting, or they may be centered around relaxing and tuning into a Disney movie. Adults are not limited to the ‘grown up’ activities; it’s notably fun for the owners to see adult clients break out of their shell and throw some paint around. As Jennifer and Bonnie explain, splatter painting is about letting go, having fun, and allowing the paint to move freely on the canvas. The messier, the better. It’s about color, freedom, and creativity, and it’s an experience that resonates with children and adults alike.
The studio offers both guided and free-paint sessions, and their splatter painting sessions aren’t limited to just that—Jennifer and Bonnie are always looking for new ways to upgrade the experiences they offer. One of the popular options is neon painting. They light up the room with UV lights, keeping all other lights off, and let the artists go at it with paint that glows bright under the illumination. Additionally, drums are offered to bring a rhythmic and messy art to your event. A Flick of the Wrist also welcomes four-legged family members into the fun. Jennifer fondly recalls a family of five who came in for a handprint painting session. As each family member added their handprints to the canvas, their dog became excited and joined in, creating a work of art that truly represented the entire family. The pride of the two owners in their unique events shows when they add more options to bring to their communities.
The customer reviews are cute and exciting. One visitor, Zoraha, recounted their children’s excitement: “From my 7YO, ‘it was infinitely fun!’ From my 6YO, ‘a million times fun!’ Flick of the Wrist was so much fun!” Another visitor, Charnia, said that “This place is absolutely amazing” during a trip for her sister’s birthday and described the staff as “super awesome!!” For Jennifer and Bonnie, their functions as an important community hub and a place where everyone is welcome. They have intentionally reimagined their space as a “third space,” meaning it’s not just a studio but a gathering place where people can relax, express themselves, and make connections. And while their mission is to bring art to everyone, they are particularly committed to ensuring that no one is turned away because of financial constraints. They have made it clear that if someone wants to participate, they will find a way to make it work, underscoring the studio’s dedication to inclusivity and community support; they received the Main Line Accessible Birthday Party Award for such commitment to inclusivity.
Bonnie is a current first-grade teacher. She witnessed firsthand the effects of school budget cuts on art programs. Watching children lose access to creative outlets was reason enough to create a space where art could flourish again. Jennifer, on the other hand, brings a deeply personal perspective to the studio. Having grown up in the foster care system and faced challenges such as navigating the juvenile justice system and living with a disability, she understands the importance of resilience and self-expression. She also touts her experience in mothering an autistic child as informative and inspiring, and her time as a mother has influenced many aspects of A Flick of the Wrist’s operations. For example, accessibility is central to the studio’s design. The space is wheelchair accessible and accommodates many sensitivities—A Flick of the Wrist is a place where people of all abilities can feel welcome and comfortable. Jennifer is passionate about making art accessible to neurodivergent individuals, recognizing that creativity can be a powerful outlet for self-expression and healing.
Jennifer and Bonnie’s studio is also a space where serious artists can hone their craft. The studio hosts collaborations with local artists and serves as a creative hub for the broader community, and the lesbian power couple seeks to face outward as their business grows. They competed on The Blox, an entrepreneurial reality show, and they look to incorporate lessons from that show into their business. One lesson they’ve taken is adding the possibility of fundraising partnerships, where they give 15% of sales to groups running a fundraiser in their space. A Flick of the Wrist is changing how art education functions in the nation, and as they expand their business, more people will see how creative they can get.
Published by: Holy Minoza
