Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog

Grab your pooch and come along to learn how to paint their portrait!



3 hours

Class size 1 to 25 (public classes), 15 to 40
  $65 (Afterpay available)

Welcome & Get Settled

Welcome & Get Settled

Arrive, get welcomed and find your pre-prepared canvas


Bring Your Pup (or Photo)

Bring Your Pup (or Photo)

Bring your dog along to socialise, or work from a photo if you prefer


Start Creating

Start Creating

Meet your instructor and start bringing your pet to life on canvas


Add the Personality

Add the Personality

Add personality and details to make your artwork uniquely yours


Wrap Up & Take Home

Wrap Up & Take Home

Take home your pet portrait, with photos and videos shared after


Are you a total dog lover? Come and learn how to paint your four-legged buddy in this dog-friendly painting class in Melbourne. We can guarantee wagging tales and a few barks of joy!

During this beginner-friendly class, your teacher will guide you through a range of painting techniques and will help you create a dog painting that your pet will be stoked with. The best part? Your dog will be with you through the entire creative process and you can reference every detail with them by your side.
While you paint away at our brand new studio in Port Melbourne, you can enjoy BYO wine, beer and snacks to help get the creative juices flowing.

By the end of the class, you'll have a completed artwork of your pet. We can guarantee your furry friend will be thrilled!

Please note:

As a licensed venue we must identify any minors attending paint and sip classes. We will be checking ID for anyone looking under 25. Any minor must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.

Upcoming dates for Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 11:19pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

3 upcoming dates between 24 Oct 2026 and 13 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 1:45pm-4:45pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 1:45pm-4:45pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 1:45pm-4:45pm
What you'll get

All art materials are provided and you will take home your completed artwork.

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Knowledge required

All levels are welcome.

What to bring

- All art materials provided. The class will take place at our studio in Port Melbourne. You can BYO drinks and food. Dogs are welcome!

Add-on available for this class
  • Curatif Cocktail ($17)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Vibes
Creativity: This is a mostly creative experience – you'll shape your own design, within some guidelines.
Sociability: This is a somewhat social experience – you'll have some opportunity to chat and connect with others while crafting.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hens party.

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.


FAQ

What is the "Paint Your Dog" class?
It’s a creative and pet-friendly experience where you can paint a personalised portrait of your beloved dog. Our professional instructors will provide expert guidance, and you’ll enjoy a relaxed and fun environment.
What materials are provided?
We provide all the necessary materials, including a canvas, high-quality paint, brushes, easels, and aprons. Everything you need to create your artwork will be supplied.
Do I need to have painting experience?
No prior painting experience is necessary. Our “Paint Your Dog” class is beginner-friendly, and our skilled instructors will lead you through the entire painting process step by step.
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Can I bring my dog to the class?
Absolutely! We welcome your furry friend to join the class as your live model. It’s a pet-friendly environment designed to enhance your painting experience.
What else should I bring to the class?
Please bring a clear photo of your dog for reference. Additionally, feel free to bring any drinks or snacks you’d like to enjoy during the class while you create your masterpiece.
Location

252 Graham Street, Port Melbourne VIC

Your teacher can also travel within 25 kms of Port Melbourne, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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Recent reviews of Paint and Sip Class: Paint Your Dog

  • 5/5 from Alessio Santoprete, attended Oct 2026: We loved the class, and the teacher was incredibly talented and a really friendly person. She had a really good vibe, and our dog loved her too! We will definitely be back for another painting class! Thank you for the amazing experience :)
  • 5/5 from Chelsea Eletva, attended Sep 2026: We bought this for a gift for our mum and what an amazing day it turned out to be. The three of us attended the class together alongside mums two adorable puppies and we had a blast. Amelia was such an amazing host, helping mum unleash her artistic flare while also keeping an eye on the dogs while they ran around the studio. The music and atmosphere was fun and the class duration was great. I’d highly recommend this experience to others!
  • 5/5 from Stephen J, attended Aug 2026: Mel was a great facilitator who made everyone feel welcome and comfortable with their skillset. The class was well-structured and enough time was given for each stage of the painting process. It was great to be able to bring our own food, drink, and dog in as well!
  • 5/5 from Steph Brownsea, attended Aug 2026: Very fun good class, great teacher
  • 5/5 from Corrinne Brownsea, attended Aug 2026: Paula was great, really helpful with the tricky bits Everyone had a great time
  • 4/5 from Jemma Riddoch, attended Aug 2026: Really enjoyed this class! It was lovely and relaxing. Plenty of time to get the painting done. Teacher was lovely and chill. Had my dog off the leash and everyone was really lovely with him.
  • 5/5 from Ryan Harris, attended Jun 2026: Had such a good day out together with our dog. Friendly chilled environment with a couple of drinks, tunes and painting the afternoon away. Thoroughly enjoyed it had a great teacher to help us and the other members in the class were fantastic
  • 5/5 from Anthony Douglas, attended Jun 2026: We had a lovely afternoon painting our Labrador, Shelby. Not only did we enjoy the painting, there were some lovely participants and their pooches! Being brand new to painting, we enjoyed the experience and walked out with two portraits of our baby - although they may be of a different dog . Highly recommend this class if you want a chilled afternoon of creativity. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Kristen Muir, attended Jun 2026: We had so much fun! Teacher was great and so helpful, all the resources we needed were there - we just had to turn up. Small class size which I really liked. Would definitely do it again.
  • 5/5 from Georgia Ryan, attended Jun 2026: Great way to spend an afternoon! Really lovely classroom and everything you need provided. Enough space to be able to have your four legged friend with you too. Easy step by step demonstraition made the whole process a lot less daunting. Rug up in Winter because it can get cold in the classroom. I would go again to paint my other dog too. I also ordered uber eats to the class which is a must for a snack driven artist.
  • 5/5 from Meredith Graham, attended Jun 2026: I participated in a Paint Your Dog class, even though i painted my cat! As someone with zero art experience, I found the class easy to follow and I learnt alot of new techniques i can apply elsewhere. Amelia gave me the confidence to try by best and I’m quite proud of the outcome. 11/10 would do again and recommending to all my friends!
  • 5/5 from Dilanka Hettiarachchi, attended Jun 2026: I took my husband here for his birthday and we took along our puppy. It was such a fun and relaxing afternoon. Absolutely loved it and the instructor was so nice as well. We actually came away with nice paintings. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Bo Lu, attended Jun 2026: We loved we could bring our dogs to the paint your dog session, and we had breaks in between. The mentor is very helpful and gentle, we enjoyed our experience so much and will definitely recommend it.
  • 4/5 from Franny, attended Jun 2026: Very enjoyable xx
  • 5/5 from Dong Nguyen, attended May 2026: I had a great experience and would highly recommend it! The teacher was friendly, knowledgeable, and made every class engaging and easy to follow. I learned a lot through the activities and hands-on practice, and the lessons were well organized. What I liked most was how supportive and encouraging the teacher was, making everyone feel comfortable participating and asking questions. The experience was both enjoyable and educational, and I left feeling more confident and motivated. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
  • 5/5 from Amy Clay, attended May 2026: It was so fun! Mel was amazing and so good at explaining every step.
  • 5/5 from Charmaine Jones, attended Mar 2026: We had so much fun, and learned a great deal from the brilliantly talented Amelia. She has the patience of a saint, and obvious artistic skill. The studio has a great relaxed vibe, and had everything we needed to enjoy the day. Having zero talent, and being a complete beginner, i can highly recommend this class and studio to other beginners. I would absolutely do this again in future. Thankyou so much Amelia, youre a rock star!
  • 5/5 from Sandra Parker, attended Feb 2026: Really enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. Great teacher who provided just the right amount of guidance. Highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Miranda Hill, attended Feb 2026: We loved our class! So special bringing our dog.
  • 5/5 from Julie-Anne Turcio, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was great, helpful, patient
  • 5/5 from Thao Pham, attended Jan 2026: I had the best time at Paint & Fun! I was gifted a voucher to paint my dog, and even though I am definitely not an artist, I was genuinely shocked (in the best way) by how good my final piece turned out. Mel was an incredible instructor - calm, encouraging, and so patient. She guided us through every step with such positivity. And the bonus? Archie absolutely loved it too! He had the best time wandering around the studio, soaking up pats and attention from fellow dog lovers. If you’re looking for a relaxed, feel-good experience where you can tap into your creativity, have a laugh, and walk away with something you’re proud of - I can’t recommend this enough!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Fisher, attended Jan 2026: Mel was an amazing teacher and made us feel relaxed and a fun vibe.
  • 5/5 from Melissa Sarmiento, attended Jan 2026: Mel was great! Super helpful and friendly. Had a really fun time painting my dog, would highly recommend!!
  • 5/5 from Darren Pickering, attended Jan 2026: We were celebrating an old dog and a new puppy. What a blast. We are certainly no Michelangelo but we created something amazing and unique that is truly one of a kind. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and the pups were just adorable. Our host Mel was brilliant. She was helpful and very reassuring. Will be going again for sure. Many more pups to paint.
  • 5/5 from Elise Icten, attended Jan 2026: Really enjoyed 'paint your dog' and had a very enjoyable afternoon. I also brought my doggy along which was great as she enjoyed meeting the other doggies. Thank you to Mel and your team for a wonderful session!
  • 5/5 from Carolyne Lee, attended Nov 2025: i'd give this 10 out of 5 if I could! My friend and I had a fantastic time, learned so much, and came home with paintings we loved. The teachers were fantastic, so welcoming, clear and helpful. The other participants were all lovely too. As my friend said on the way home: dog people combined with art people, what more could you ask for? Highly highly highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from Nicolas Conte, attended Nov 2025: Great class and super pet friendly. Teachers were great helping us have a fun day
  • 5/5 from Suzie Elasmar, attended Nov 2025: Loved it! The teachers were excellent and incredibly helpful. You can tell they have a real passion for what they do, and their love for the dogs made the whole experience even better. Such a fun, welcoming class, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Tracy Mills, attended Oct 2025: We had Mum and daughter time, we loved our day with easy to follow along presentation. We had everything we needed, plus more. We didn't take our doggos but we printed photos to paint. We enjoyed the music. It was a great day
  • 5/5 from Alexis McCarthy, attended Sep 2025: We took my husband there for Father’s Day to paint our bull terrier dog. None of us knew how to paint but we managed to produce a painting each with the support of our wonderful teacher. We took a bottle of wine and cheese platter, such a lovely way to spend Sunday afternoon. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Joanna Turok, attended Aug 2025: We used a voucher given to us at Christmas for this class and it was a super easy process to redeem it. The information given to us before the class was very thorough and we even had reminder emails to help us. The class itself was great, Mel was very friendly & helpful and guided us through the process of painting our dog really well. It was a nice environment to paint in and we even brought our border collie who loved sniffing around and getting lots of pats. The three hours flew by and we actually came out with artwork that we were proud of. It was an excellent experience and we'd be more than happy to do it again one day.
  • 5/5 from Amy Miles, attended Jul 2025: I purchased this as a gift and we had a great time painting our dogs. Our teacher did a wonderful job at providing us with guidance and support along the way to create our paintings which turned out better than expected. Would recommend as a fun experience.
  • 5/5 from Brooke McSweeney, attended Jun 2025: Lily was awesome! Super helpful, fun to listen to and make the steps nice and easy! Had the best time xx
  • 5/5 from Alana Foster, attended Jun 2025: So much fun and the teachers were so lovely and helpful! The pups had lots of fun too!
  • 5/5 from Sandra Dentry, attended Jun 2025: Such a fun and interactive way to paint. The teachers were happy and helpful throughout the class. So special to see the dogs there too. Thankyou
  • 5/5 from Dave Levit, attended Jun 2025: Very fun. The instructors helped when needed & were super supportive.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Hong, attended Feb 2025: Very fun class! So much fun to paint our dogs!
  • 5/5 from Paul Pack, attended Jan 2025: Such an amazing time, thank you so much!! We couldn't recommend this experience enough :)
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Thanks Ali for helping us create out special portraits with humour, technique and support - a fantastic afternoon!
  • 5/5 from Liz Elliott. (Alis), attended Sep 2024: Love love loved it and Allison is THE BEST! so much fun and Allison was a great help and had loads of great tips and techniques. We’ll be back again sometime
  • 5/5 from Nicole Spicer, attended Aug 2024: We really didn't expect such one on one attention; but Mel was very patient, whilst we struggled with the nuances of colour, shape and shading. Will definitely organise a group event in the future. Our pet, Tango is depicted in paint proudly on display. Venue was comfortable, well set out, easy parking, with everything set up. A great way to celebrate our 57th wedding anniversary.
  • 5/5 from Jessica Holt, attended Jun 2024: I brought my Groodle, Bob with me and it was so fun. Mel was an excellent teacher and the class was nicely paced! Venue was great, staff were lovely.
  • 5/5 from Linda Wilson, attended Jun 2024: What a great Christmas gift that was enjoyed today with my husband. Melissa our instructor welcomed us warmly and continued to impress us throughout the four hour class. She managed our time well with prompts and was always available to guide or advise if wanted. I’d definitely recommend this as a great gift idea or fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Rachael Paparoulas, attended Jun 2024: So much fun had a lovely afternoon with friends, the teacher also was a gem. Very helpful to those needing further assistance or resources!
  • 5/5 from Alix Kearney, attended May 2024: This was a present given to me for my birthday and my dog Oreo came along to celebrate his birthday too. Ollie was great and we definitely learnt a lot! Great tunes.
  • 5/5 from Keara Quadros, attended May 2024: This class was so fun and Ollie was a fantastic teacher, super helpful and gave really clear instructions. We had a great time.
  • 5/5 from Katie Hope-Johnston, attended Apr 2024: Loved it! Really fun and relaxed The instructor was super helpful and patient! Would go again!
  • 5/5 from Terry Rothacker, attended Apr 2024: My 3 kids and I had the best time, the facilitators were so friendly and generous with their assistance. We love our final paintings
  • 5/5 from Kristy Tognon, attended Mar 2024: We had a Great afternoon, hosts were lovely, dogs being there was awesome, my dog clearly loved his painting. thank you
  • 5/5 from Elise Cockrum, attended Mar 2024: We came with the kids to the paint your dog class and had a great time! The class was accessible for 9 and 11 years and the dog was relaxed!
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