5 Tips For An Epic Paint And Sip Party At Home
Planning to host an epic paint and sip party from the convenience of your own home?
Whether it's a bachelorette bash, hens party, or a chic pinot & picasso event, this article contains tried and tested methods to ensure your event is nothing short of unforgettable.
A paint and sip, wine and paint or pinot and picasso party - whatever you like to call it - are great reasons to bring friends & family together for some epic painting fun.
But first, how much does a paint and sip party cost? When done at home, costs vary based on the number of guests, materials used, table decor and food and drink. But, generally, it ranges from $15 to $50 per person. You can save or splurge a little, totally up to you!
TIP 1: Get Your Hands on Some Seriously Cool Canvases
You might be wondering what to paint during paint and sip? Popular options involve grabbing blank canvases from the local art store and choosing simple and easy-to-follow design like basic landscapes, serene sunsets, abstract patterns or guided themes with clear instructions.
However, to host a truly EPIC paint and sip party you’ll want to opt for ready-made painting activity kits that offer a fun and convenient experience. Our adults-only painting kits, such as Paint A Penis or the subtly cheeky Paint By Numbers sets, are ideal for any sip and paint party at home.
Each kit comes pre-made with high-quality paints, brushes, and a naughty ceramic figurine or canvas paint by numbers set included, bringing a cheeky vibe to your painting soirée and making for fantastic keepsakes.
Plus, they can proudly be hung on your wall if you're feeling artsy. Just be sure to stash them away when the in-laws drop by - you know, to keep the eyebrow raises at bay.
Checkout our Paint A Penis and Paint By Numbers kits
TIP 2: Mix Things Up with Simultaneous Activities
Our second tip to hosting a succcesful paint and sip party at home is all about keeping the creative vibes flowing with additional activities. After all, your paint and sip party is more than just brushes and canvases; it's about creating a unique experience at home, sip by sip.
Picture this: pairs teaming up not just for brush strokes but for mixing some killer cocktails! Keep in mind you might want to pre-assign pairs before the big day. This way, they can brainstorm iconic drink recipes and take turns during the event serving their concoctions.
Light cocktails or mocktails such as margaritas, mojitos, cosmopolitans and espresso martinis are a classic choice for any paint and sip event. Be sure to offer a selection of red, white, or rosé wines alongside cocktail ingredients and non-alcoholic options to cater to different preferences.
Another party activity is giving credit where it’s due by offering a prize for Picasso Of The Night. Because let's be real, who doesn't love a little friendly competition?
Recognise the talented artists at your pinot and picasso affair with prizes for best artwork, most colourful, best theme interpretation (see tip #4) or the people’s choice. Gift cards, aka a girl's best friend, make for a versatile prize that's bound to be appreciated.
Checkout The Ultimate Gift Cards for ideas
TIP 3: Level Up with an Insta-Worthy Grazing Board
Let's talk about food - the soul of any paint & sip party. We've all been to gatherings where uninspiring eats have left us feeling disappointed, so planning your menu is crucial to keeping guests satisfied and the vibes high.
For a culinary canvas that's as spectacular as your artworks, explore the picnic delights from our friends at Curate + Gather (Based in Geelong, VIC). More than just a cheese board, grazing boards are lovely little arrays of bites that look so inviting, you don't know what to try first!
Grazing board by @curategather
Some must haves for a classic grazing board include:
Baked cheese, such as brie or camembert, topped with herbs and honey #masterchef
Nuts, pretzels and some fancy crackers
Crowd-pleasing dips like hummus, homemade guacamole, and, well, more hummus. Can you tell I'm a hummus enthusiast?
Deli items like marinated olives or cured meats
Figs, berries or cheeky brownie bites for something a little sweeter
TIP 4: Choose a Theme and Own It
Turn your DIY paint and sip party into a themed extravaganza - whether you're vibing to ABBA, feeling the Mexican fiesta rhythm, or love the colour pink - pick a theme that resonates with your group. Enforce a hard and fast rule - no costume, no entry. And hey, how about prizes for the best dressed?
Pink paint & sip hotel party with ceramic pussy magnets by The Phallus Picasso
Consider themes that allow beginners to get creative without feeling overwhelmed. Opting for a theme that offers simple and straightforward designs could be perfect for those new to painting.
TIP 5: Keep It Mess-Free with Aprons
Now, for an absolute must - aprons! Keep those outfits on fleek by making sure your girls avoid any paint spills. Because what’s worse than spilling red wine on your dress? Getting acrylic paint all over your Sunday best! Pickup a 12-pack of painting aprons to keep things clean and your guests smiling throughout your pinot & picasso event.
To wrap up, hosting a banging paint and sip party at home is more than just brushes and canvases; it's about the experience.
Remember: top-notch canvases set the stage, simultaneous activities keep things interesting, paint and sip at home kits offer fun convenience, a drool-worthy grazing board keeps party goers happy and stylish aprons save the day.