By Dinushka Gunasekara | 30th March 2022
From clay and rosé to yin and gin, combining crafternoons with a tipple is everyone’s new favourite thing to do! But you can’t go past the OG pairing – a paint and sip is not only a fab time, but the tried-and-true activity that will have you leaving with a work of art you can actually be proud of.
Whether you want to paint your pet or let your inner Van Gogh go, we’ve found Brisbane’s best paint and sips so you can dip right in!
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Newstead
Brush off your worries and dip into this paint party! A night out at Brush & Barrel will have you connecting over a glass of wine, and leaving with a stunning original painting that fills you with a sense of accomplishment every time you pass it on your wall. From tropical sunsets to funky pineapples and even their take on the Mona Lisa, you’ll find the Picasso waiting inside you in no time!
South Bank, West End
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Don’t pay big bucks on a gorg piece of art when you can just paint it yourself at Cork & Chroma! The kind and talented team here are all about making creative processes more accessible, so they’ll help you channel your artistic energies with a vino in hand. You BYO and they’ll supply the rest, during the three-hour step-by-step classes. They also love celebrating your special occasions, so you can lock in a private event, or bring the littles for a family session with BYO non-alcoholic drinks.
Paddington
For fine wine and a beautiful time, head to this luxury blacked out and chandelier-lit studio. All of the chic pieces you’ll paint here are specifically chosen to look gorgeous when you proudly hang them on your wall, from landscapes, to florals, profiles, and even Frida herself (psst, they offer a new Frida design every season!). You can also take your love for your four-legged friend up a notch with their ‘Paint Your Pet’ nights or get your groove on at RnB Frida’s! With premium paint supplies and glassware on hand, Frida’s Sip n’ Paint is also completely BYO for drinks and nibbles. Or, leave it to the experts by adding on an artisanal cheeseboard from the legendary local Kettle & Tin next door.
Rochedale South
Break out the art smock, we’ve got some masterpieces to create! At Paint‘n’Pour Art Studio, you’ll get your creative talents flowing, as you engage in a series of art classes. From modern abstract, to landscapes, resin art, paint pouring and more, this little art studio does it all! The fun, easy-paced teachers here love to help you uncover your hidden flair to make the process all the more enjoyable. Partnering with multiple cafes, you can partake in one of their many art classes across the city or visit their studio in Rochedale South. Better yet, this creative team offers mobile classes, so you don’t even need to leave your home (bonus!). BYO food and drink is welcomed! Suitable for beginners and beyond, as well as kids, Paint‘n’Pour Art Studio brings people together with art and creativity.
Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane
Picasso who? At this vibrant art studio, paintings come alive with a burst of colour and creativity. With sessions that cater to all levels of artistic skill, you’ll have fun painting landscapes, faces, animals, and more, all with a glass of wine in hand. Ah, the serenity! Their artists are trained to guide you step by step through each painting from start to finish, so even the most novice artist will feel accomplished. With a firm belief that painting is good for the soul, you’ll enjoy every part of the painting process. Book in with a group of friends and laugh your way through a class together, creating beautiful artwork and memories.
Various Locations
Put the phone down, pick up a glass of wine, and let all your stresses wash away with a healthy dose of creativity. Splashing across 42 venues spanning from Tenterfield to Mooloolaba and all over Brisbane, you’ll find a Sip’n’Dip around the corner. The paintings change every month so your strokes will always be fresh, whether you’re creating funky takes on the masters or a llama in a flower crown. Plus, if you already fancy yourself a Van Gogh with the brush, they offer the full gamut of classes, including resin, alcohol ink, and pottery. And the best part? You’ll be treated to a proper sit-down dinner with a vino on the side before the class even begins!
Jindalee
We all have an artist inside of us and during the feel-good painting sessions at this creative hub, yours will be unleashed! Step-by-step, you’ll create your very own masterpiece, whether it’s a colourful cactus, a Venetian landscape, your pet, or even your date. Bring your favourite bottle of wine and snacks to munch on while The PaintBar handles the rest. No experience? No worries. Special occasion? The modern studio or outdoor deck is the perfect place for your hen’s party, birthday, or corporate event. Feeling inspired? The accredited artists here are all for your imagination, so you’ll be encouraged to change the colours, shapes, or even create an original!
Notorious for turning a random encounter into a three-hour conversation and running across streets to pat a dog, Dinu is a curious girl who loves a good story. Her extensive knowledge of Donald Glover is yet to come to good use and she would do basically anything for a hash brown. Catch her bombarding her friends with articles she thinks they should read or spending way too much time creating the perfect playlist.
