Painting Class: Paint, Sip and Watch the Sunset

Recent reviews of Painting Class: Paint, Sip and Watch the Sunset

• 4/5 from Janine Stieger, attended Aug 2026: We had a very enjoyable paint & sip session with Fran. Lots of laughs. Fran was so friendly and accommodating and we all left feeling relaxed
• 5/5 from Alex, attended May 2026: A great art class. I did a banksia. The host was fantastic, provided the materials and guided us through out the painting allowing for personal creativity. Everybody was happy and we all celebrated our achievements with great joy, laughter and fun. Thank you, Fran.
• 5/5 from Maureen, attended Feb 2026: We painted banksias. Fran was great - patient and encouraging. It was my first painting class and I found it absorbing and relaxing. I would love to do another one sometime.
• 5/5 from Kama Stephen, attended Feb 2026: I was fortunate to be gifted a voucher to this class and it was easily redeemed on the ClassBento site. Fran was an excellent teacher; welcoming, easy to chat to and great at explaining how to go about each step of the painting. The pace of the class was relaxed and inclusive allowing for those who took longer to take their time and chatting with those who finished more quickly. The venue was cosy and comfortable, full of colour and interesting pieces of artwork to look at, all set in her lovely garden. Everything was set up when we arrived including aprons, paints, bushes etc and delicious biscuits so we could get straight to the painting. I thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon and would recommend this class to all. It was a fun and relaxing way to spend a few hours and I would happily attend another of Fran’s classes.
• 5/5 from Danny Oakenfull, attended Feb 2026: This class was great, everyone had a great time. Very relaxed, well run, would recommend 100%
• 5/5 from Margaret Little, attended Jan 2026: The acrylic painting class I attended with Fran was excellent, friendly teacher & classmates, a wonderful evening. Fran was so encouraging when I had so much self doubt whilst also receiving encouragement by class members. Hopefully I can do more classes in the future. A wonderful evening.
• 5/5 from Lesley Emmett, attended Jan 2026: This was a gift from my daughter who attended the class with me. Fran was bright and cheery, had a great studio set in the beautiful Blue Mountains, gave clear instructions on how to find her and was very welcoming. With no painting experience, we found Fran's class was great. Teaching instructions were clear, help provided when needed and lots of encouragement given along the way. We painted banksias -a fitting subject when surrounded by a bush setting. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and came away with a painting each having surprised ourselves. It was really easy to retrieve the gift card- thoroughly recommend the experience and Fran.
• 5/5 from Sandra Politi, attended Oct 2025: I had a wonderful time painting a kookaburra, we had some laughs and Fran is great!
• 5/5 from Lisa Bovill, attended Jul 2025: Excellent class in the Blue Mountains for our bridal shower! Thank you so much, Fran!
• 5/5 from Deb Bajwa, attended May 2025: An enjoyable birthday painting and sipping with Fran. It was a lovely evening, Fran is an amazing painter and teacher
• 5/5 from Eloise Boland, attended Mar 2025: Excellent class. We all enjoyed it and had fun!
• 5/5 from Brittany Ryan, attended Feb 2025: We all had a great time with Fran. She was fun and a fabulous teacher/artist. Thank you
• 5/5 from Adam Lindenfox, attended Jan 2025: Loved the evening! Thank you Fran :) Highly recommended for beginners, scaredy cats and anyone who loves a fun evening out
• 5/5 from Samantha Hajinakitas, attended Dec 2024: A great class. We were stepped through the process of painting in a simple and easy to understand way, which made the class even more enjoyable. Highly recommend doing this class.
• 5/5 from Melanie Hartmann, attended Oct 2024: My sister and I had a lovely afternoon/evening painting with Fran in her studio. Her instructions were easy, clear and made the whole process very fun. We were both very happy with our final product.
• 5/5 from Heather Case, attended Oct 2024: Enjoyed my first visit and mt partner although unwilling had some fun. I will come again
• 5/5 from Johanna M Aboltins, attended Jun 2024: What a wonderful afternoon of paint n sip with Fran in the beautiful mountains! Booked this class over a year ago but due to family health, we couldn’t do it at the time. A whole year later Fran kindly honoured the booking and we are so thankful, a wonderful family activity to celebrate our Mum’s 60th birthday! We love how Fran joined in on the family banter and of course paying Dad out for his lack of painting skills despite Fran’s best teaching attempts! Good fun, even the worst painters can come up with something that resembles a painting!
• 5/5 from Georgia Forst, attended Mar 2024: My family and I attended Frans paint and sip class for my Mums 60th birthday and had a wonderful time. We all had a fantastic time painting, laughing and enjoyed being creative together. It was a very special evening that won’t be forgotten. Fran is an excellent teacher who was very patient and encouraging of us. She is very kind and funny and she made the event very relaxing and fun. I would 100% recommend this class for a birthday present to someone special but it’s worth a visit for any occasion at all! Will definitely be coming back again and very keen to try the other classes available.
• 5/5 from Candace, attended Feb 2024: This was a fabulous painting class. We were painting a wood dragon for the Chinese New Yar. The class was fun and stress-free even for beginners. Fran walks you through step by step, giving you guidance and tips all the way. Definitely will be doing another class with Fran.
• 5/5 from Chandu, attended Feb 2024: This is my seond experience painting with Fran. She is professional, helpful, down to earth and so welcoming. A fun activity for a group to share together.
• 5/5 from Lyndal, attended Dec 2023: Super friendly and accomodating. She made the class achievable for someone who had never painted, I left feeling like I had learnt something and painted something that ordinarily I would have thought was way to difficult.
• 5/5 from Robyn L McInerney, attended Oct 2023: Fran was absolutely amazing She made us all feel very comfortable with what we were painting Fran was very understanding and attentive to making sure the venue for the paint and sip was equipped to handle any weather situation And kept the communication happening The Kyah where we stayed was such an excellent venue to host a hens weekend Much appreciation to all the staff especially Jess
• 5/5 from Anthony White, attended Aug 2023: Fran was a fantastic teacher and host. She welcomed us to her home with a big warm smile, and was very engaging throughout the whole session. My family and I had a wonderful time learning some basic new skills, teasing each other and laughing. I would recommend this to anyone who would like to do something different for a birthday, or weekly activity. My family and I walked away from this experience wondering why he hadn't done it sooner, and how we could incorporate it more often. Thanks so much Fran for helping us celebrate my mothers 75th.
• 5/5 from Lily Rhodes, attended Aug 2023: Fran curated a wonderful paint and sip experience for us. She was great at communicating with us in advance to find the right piece for us to paint. Her studio is welcoming and well-equipped and her thoughtful touches with snacks and drinks were very appreciated. We had such a fun time and would recommend to other groups looking for a fun and intimate activity.
• 5/5 from Jane Bradshaw, attended Aug 2023: Fran was fabulous She made us all feel very comfortable with her relaxed way of teaching art. Such a great experience and fun too
• 5/5 from Penny, attended Jun 2023: I've done a few classes with Fran now and every time I'm surprised and quite chuffed at how well I've painted! Not knowing anything about painting, but finding it lots of fun, I keep going back to do more classes :-) I'm learning so much!
• 5/5 from Monica Soto, attended Jun 2023: Fran was wonderful, friendly and engaging. She explained things clearly and provided lots, lots encouragement. The venue is inviting with espectacular views. Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Marina, attended Apr 2023: A group of friends and I enjoyed a great afternoon at Fran’s Sip and paint session. The room was light, airy and very welcoming with our canvases and easels waiting invitingly ready for us to begin. Frans instructions were clearly and simply conveyed to us, how to draw the outline, to mix the colours and which order to apply the palate of paint to create our design. It was a relaxed, fun afternoon and we each took home our paintings, very pleased with our results. I can thoroughly recommend both Frans artistic talent and the venue
• 5/5 from Gay, attended Apr 2023: What an enjoyable afternoon! Fran is so easy going, encouraging and informative. We did an acrylic painting and I must say it was better than my first attempt a few years ago elsewhere. Having a small group is so much better! And it ended with a glass of bubbly while watching the sunset from Fran's comfortable lounge:)
• 5/5 from Haidee, attended Apr 2023: I attended a Sip and Paint class run by Fran on Thurs 27th April. Fran was a wonderful teacher, engendering confidence in me to have a go at painting the subject she suggested, in comfortable studio. The acrylic paints she provided were very forgiving and easy to apply and we all had a great time painting our parrots. The nibbles and drinks afterwards looking out over her back deck at the beautiful Blue Mountains and sunset was a sublime way to finish the class. I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and would recommend Fran to anyone thinking of "dabbling" in painting in very congenial atmosphere. Haidee
• 5/5 from Irene, attended Apr 2023: This was my first painting lesson- ever I was a bit nervous as I did not know what to expect. Attended with some friends who had had lessons before. Fran was happy to answer questions and guide us if needed. She catered for us all in a friendly relaxed manner. It was a privilege to work in her studio and later take in the beautiful Blue Mountains views from her studio. Therefore, I felt it was very good value as everything was included. And the best part was the laughter before and after the session and seeing everyone's creations. Time and money well spent.
• 5/5 from Erin, attended Mar 2023: I recently attended one of Fran's paint and sip classes What a lovely way to spend a few hours! The room was comfy and everything we needed was set up and at hand. Fran's step by step instructions were clear and easy to follow and I was happy with the way my painting turned out. Great activity to do with friends. Relaxing and lots of fun!
• 5/5 from Victoria, attended Mar 2023: Super fun evening with a friendly, nurturing teacher! Thanks, Fran :)
• 5/5 from Milena, attended Mar 2023: What a fabulous and fun way to spend time with friends! All materials were provided and Fran was such a wonderful engaging teacher. I was also pleasantly surprised with how my painting turned out. Thanks so much Fran for a memorable experience.
• 5/5 from Judy, attended Mar 2023: I really enjoyed the relaxed and guided class. I’m not very artistic but the clear directions and the tranquil atmosphere made for a fun-filled evening!
• 5/5 from Kristy Bewley, attended Mar 2023: Fran was fantastic, very easy steps and very conversational! The only thing was that I had in my mind that Fran was bringing the tables and chairs like pop up furniture therefore had a bit of a freak out when they weren’t! All was fine! But yeah maybe something letting me know that would be great. Otherwise it was a great experience and worth the money!
• 5/5 from Jeanette, attended Dec 2022: The teacher was lovely. Such talent and a great manner in her teaching. Great value for money, very comfortable and great space to do the painting.
• 5/5 from Kurt Hansen, attended Dec 2022: Fran was incredibly lovely, supportive and knowledgeable. The paint and sip class was relaxed and interesting and it was great to take home what we made. I’d thoroughly recommend the course to other people
• 4/5 from Bridget Beck, attended Oct 2022: Totally Loved the session with Fran and my girlfriends, very special memories made while we sat in the sun and shade from a glorious oak tree, sipping wine and being creative. Wanted the time to stretch on as it is very relaxing, I personally would recommend if booking a private session to book extra time for extra added enjoyment. Love your work Fran, thank you for making the birthday surprise so special.
• 5/5 from Erin Williams, attended Jul 2022: Fran is so lovely! Fran is a great teacher we learnt a lot! She is lots of fun to chat with. Her studio is small but perfect for a private session like ours we wouldn't have wanted it any different! Even got a visit from her beautiful fur baby Coco and the cheese and biscuits were a lovely addition. Would recommend for a great day with friends.
• 5/5 from Rebecca Lindhout, attended Jul 2022: Fran hosted a great class. There were 5 of us in the lovely studio (which was nice and warm). The set up was very comfortable, great sized canvas and some nibbles to get us started. Fran guided us through the chosen artwork clearly and in a very relaxed way. While the paint was drying we managed to watch various stages of the sunset over the National park! There were 5 of us in the class and we all produced great (and individual) pieces and had lots of fun. I’d definitely recommend and hope to attend another of Fran’s classes next time I’m in the mountains.
• 5/5 from Fiona Powditch, attended Jun 2022: Fran was an amazing teacher. Her studio was warm with amazing views. We all enjoyed our painting and she made it easy for us. Wecwill definitely be back to do more classes. Thankyou Fran.
• 5/5 from Georgia, attended May 2022: Fantastic teacher with relaxed manner. Made the experience warm, relaxing and extremely enjoyable. We painted a Monet that we were all happy to put our name to. Double thumbs up!
• 5/5 from Michelle Wanasundera, attended Dec 2021: Thank you Fran, we had a lot of fun! The atmosphere in the studio was warm and friendly, and you made everyone feel comfortable. I learned so much about painting in just one class. Your instructions were easy to follow and we both can't believe what we painted. Our daughter summed it up 'did you really paint that?!' I'd love to do another class at your studio.
• 5/5 from Ian Whelan, attended Feb 2021: Fun time, clear and easy instructions. Fran made us feel warmly welcomed. Beautiful views of the mountains, would recommend this workshop.
• 5/5 from Maria Butt, attended Jul 2020: Our private class with Fran was fantastic! Beautiful location with a wonderful view and a great atmosphere. We found Fran to be so patient and encouraging with us four very inexperienced artists. She was very warm and generous with her time and advice. It was so much fun and such great value - we are looking forward to our next one!
• 5/5 from Caroline Ayden, attended Jul 2020: We had a wonderful evening enjoyed the company and the painting tips were wonderful. Looking forward to going back again.
• 5/5 from Lara Jones, attended Jun 2020: Fran was absolutely amazing and a patient teacher. She communicated clearly even before the class began and provided all the materials needed for the class. The gorgeous sunset and cute pets were also a huge bonus!