Easy guide to a great Paint and Sip Party
I’ve been to a few paint and sip parties, they are usually called Paint and Wine parties here, but now I hear the term Paint and Sip, so will use that – I guess not everyone likes wine!
I found the parties are so much fun, there is a lot of chatter and you see a lot of creativity coming out, even from those people who swear they can’t paint at all. – Here’s my guide to hosting your own painting night plus sipping of whatever beverage you prefer!
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1. Picking when and where to have the party
If this is a step by step guide I’ll start at the beginning – pick a date and time for your party – think who is coming, do they have to go to work the next day? You will know what is best for you and your friends.
However you will also need to decide on the venue. The ones I have been to have been in a hired room upstairs of the local pub. This works out well, at a basic level all you need are some tables, and access to some water.
Your house my be the perfect venue, but you will need to lay down plenty of dust sheet or similar because the paint can get messy.
Some art studios offer a ready made paint and sip party that you can hire for your party along with an instuctor – you will have to find what is local to you.
Dust sheets
These will help protect your furniture and carpets if hosting the party at home.
2. Adult painting party invitations
3. Choose a Theme or Painting:
- Select a theme or specific painting that will serve as the focus of the event. You can either hire an instructor to lead the painting session or follow along with a pre-made painting tutorial online.
4. Gather Painting Supplies:
- Make sure you have all the necessary painting supplies for your guests, including canvases, paintbrushes, paints, easels, palettes, aprons, and paper towels. You can either purchase these items or ask guests to bring their own.
5. Provide Refreshments:
- Since it’s a sip and paint party, be sure to provide a variety of beverages for your guests to enjoy while they paint. This could include wine, beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks, and water. Also, consider providing some snacks to keep everyone fueled during the event.
6. Send Out Invitations:
- Once you have all the details sorted out, send out invitations to your guests. You can use traditional paper invitations, e-vites, or create a Facebook event.
7. Set Up the Space:
- Arrange the painting area with easels, canvases, paints, and brushes. Make sure there’s enough space for everyone to comfortably paint and mingle. Set up a separate area for refreshments and snacks.
8. Welcome Your Guests:
- Greet your guests as they arrive and make sure they have everything they need to get started. Encourage everyone to grab a drink, mingle, and relax before the painting session begins.
9. Start Painting:
- Once everyone has arrived and settled in, begin the painting session. If you have an instructor, they can lead the group through the painting step by step. Otherwise, you can play a painting tutorial video for everyone to follow along with.
10. Encourage Creativity:
- Remind your guests that there are no mistakes in art and encourage them to get creative with their paintings. Offer tips and guidance as needed, but also let everyone express themselves in their own unique way.
11.Enjoy the Party:
- Most importantly, relax and have fun! Sip on your favorite drinks, paint to your heart’s content, and enjoy the company of your guests.
12. Display the Artwork:
- Once everyone has finished painting, set up a gallery area to display all the artwork. Take photos to commemorate the event and allow guests to take their paintings home as souvenirs.
