Paint & Sip Class in Melbourne: Bring Your Own Studio

Paint a canvas in your own space while Martha guides you through every brushstroke

A paint-and-sip class that comes to your Melbourne home or rental, led by Martha, a Scottish artist and former studio instructor. You'll spend 2–2.5 hours painting step-by-step with easels, canvases, professional paints and aprons all provided. Martha handles setup, cleanup and a glitter-wall photo at the end. Bring your own drinks. Choose from nine themes including "Paint Your Mate: Picasso Edition" and "Paint Your Pet." No painting experience needed.

The experience

Martha brings a fully equipped mobile studio to your door: easels, canvases, paints, aprons, table covers and a speaker with a curated playlist. You pick the theme, show up with your friends and a drink in hand, and follow her step-by-step guidance through a 2–2.5 hour session. She's taught thousands that talent isn't the point. The point is the brush, the drink, the laughs and the finished painting you'll have at the end. She handles all the setup and cleanup, so your job is just to paint and celebrate.

The nine themes let you shape the session around your group, whether that's a bachelorette party, birthday, baby shower, team-building day or family weekend. "Paint Your Mate: Picasso Edition" turns your friends into abstract portraits. "Paint Your Pet" lets you immortalize the dog or cat. Each session ends with a group photo in front of Martha's glitter wall, a moment to show off what you've made. The whole thing is beginner-friendly. If you haven't picked up a brush since school, you're exactly who Martha expects to walk in.

Wheelchair accessible throughout, with accessible transportation options nearby. English-hosted. Minimum age 18.

What’s included

• All easels, canvases, professional paints and aprons.
• table covers and full cleanup.
• step-by-step guidance from Martha.
• a curated music playlist.
• a group photo in front of the glitter wall.
• choice of nine themes including "Paint Your Mate: Picasso Edition" and "Paint Your Pet.".

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by By Martha Grieve

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a celebration that doesn't require leaving home or renting a studio space: Martha turns your own space into the venue, handles all the mess and teaches you to paint in one session, so you walk away with a finished canvas and a story your friends will retell.

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Top questions

What do I actually paint during the session?

You paint a canvas following Martha's step-by-step guidance on one of nine themes. The themes include "Paint Your Mate: Picasso Edition," where you paint a friend's portrait in Picasso's abstract style, and "Paint Your Pet," where you paint a dog, cat or other animal. Martha walks you through the whole process. The theme you choose sets the subject and the vibe.

Do I need to bring anything or can Martha provide everything?

Martha provides all easels, canvases, professional paints, aprons, table covers and a music speaker. You bring your own drinks: alcohol or non-alcoholic, whatever you prefer. Snacks are not included, so bring those if you want them.

How long does a paint-and-sip session take?

The session runs 2 to 2.5 hours from start to finish, including Martha's step-by-step guidance, painting time and a group photo in front of the glitter wall at the end.

What happens after we finish painting?

You get a group photo in front of Martha's glitter wall to celebrate your finished paintings. Martha handles all cleanup (table covers, easels and supplies), so you're left with just your artwork and the memory.

Can I book this if I've never painted before?

Yes. Martha's whole approach is built around beginners. She says talent isn't required, just a brush in one hand and a drink in the other. She's taught thousands with no prior experience.