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Stories & Coffee
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meaningful connections over stories & coffee
Every weekend Paints matches like-minded people over stories & coffee
- Share a story about someone in your life (friends, family or someone from your community)
- Bring something that reminds you of them (a book, photograph, or even just a memory)
- Up to 6 people in each group. Meet IRL, make meaningful connections & new friends
Stories & Coffee
Match with like-minded people over stories & coffee
Bring an object or memory that reminds you of someone, share a story, meeting people IRL & make meaningful connections
Safety is our priority
PAINTS is designed for small, comfortable group experiences where members can make new friendships in safe environments.
Similar age groups
For matched experiences, adults are grouped within 5 years of each other, unless they prefer otherwise.
Same gender options
Members can choose same-gender only experiences.
Clear event information
Every event shows the category, location area, price, available spots, and what members can expect.
Become a Founding Member
Limited to the first 2,000 members.
Founding Members
3 months free
Then £4.99/month for the rest of the year.
Regular membership will be £9.99/month after founding spots close.
- Founding member status
- Invites to free Paints events
- Access to exclusive founding member experiences
- Discounts at partner venues
- Priority booking for events
FAQ
Questions
Hello! I'm Amar @theamargallery and I founded an art gallery 10 years ago which hosted 150+ events to bring people together. People were brought together through stories shared about the art and about each other.
That's why I'm building PAINTS, a community where people make meaningful connections over stories and coffee. Every weekend we will match like-minded people in groups of up to 6. Share a story about someone in your life (friends, family or member of your community). Bring something that reminds you of them (a book, photograph, or even just a memory). At some point I hope to do an exhibition of these stories and celebrate people coming together because ultimately that's what drives the world forward: human connection.
Sign up, become a member, and attend a stories & coffee experience near you. Start making new friends this week.
Regular membership is £9.99/month. The first 2,000 Founding Members get 3 months free, then £4.99/month for the rest of the year. Founding Members also get Founding Member status, invites to free PAINTS events, access to founder experiences, and discounts at partner venues amongst other perks.
PAINTS is launching first in London. More cities will follow as the community grows.
Most people come to PAINTS experiences on their own.
Experiences are designed for small, comfortable groups, with clear event details in safe environments. PAINTS helps create trusted experiences through similar age grouping, and same-gender options if that is highlighted in your preferences.
No. PAINTS is not a dating app. PAINTS is built for friendship, community and meaningful connections for people sharing stories and coffee.
Yes! In the future we plan to roll out even more diverse activities like sports events, speaker sessions, and creative days for people to make meaningful connections.