Paint and Sip Class: Painting Partners

Learn how to paint your partner and let them paint you in a fun and relaxed environment!



2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 40 (public classes), 15 to 50
  $59 (Afterpay available)

Welcome & Get Seated

Welcome & Get Seated

Arrive, get welcomed and take your seats opposite each other (no peeking!)


Capture the Moment

Capture the Moment

Have your photos taken as the inspiration for your partner’s artwork


Start Creating

Start Creating

Enjoy guided painting while creating your individual pieces


Add Your Touch

Add Your Touch

Add personal touches and have fun bringing your artworks to life


The Big Reveal

The Big Reveal

Enjoy the surprise reveal at the end, then take home your masterpiece - with photos and videos shared after


Looking for fun, creative things to do in Melbourne? Join this unique paint and sip class at our studio in Port Melbourne, where anyone—friends, family, couples—can create their own personalised portraits while having fun and learning new skills.
Perfect for beginners, our friendly teacher will guide you step-by-step to capture your chosen subject in vibrant acrylic paints. Whether it’s a day out with friends, a family activity or a unique gift, this class offers a relaxed, social and memorable experience for everyone.
Why you'll love this class:
  • Have fun creating portraits in a relaxed environment
  • Learn painting techniques from experienced instructors
  • Social, interactive, and suitable for all ages and skill levels
  • Take home your unique artwork!
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: Painting Partners

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 6 Oct 2026, 2:16am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

11 upcoming dates between 9 Oct 2026 and 18 Dec 2026.

  • Fri 9 Oct 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
  • Fri 23 Oct 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm
  • Fri 20 Nov 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Paint your Colleague for Small Teams)
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 2pm-4:30pm (Paint your Colleague for Small Teams)
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 6pm-8:30pm
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 6:45pm-9:15pm
What you'll get
All materials necessary and your completed artwork to take home.
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Knowledge required
No painting experience needed. All levels are welcome.
What to bring
You can BYO drinks and food.
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.

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


FAQ

Do we both need painting experience to join?
No experience is needed! Our workshops are designed for beginners and guided step-by-step by a friendly instructor. The focus is on having fun together while creating something unique.
What’s included in the workshop?
All painting materials are provided, including canvas, paints, brushes and aprons. Our instructor will guide you through the process so you can relax and enjoy the creative experience.
What is Painting Partners?
Painting Partners is a fun and interactive painting workshop designed for couples or friends. Each person paints their own canvas, and when placed together the artworks connect to create one complete piece—making it a memorable creative experience to share.
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Can we customise our painting or colours?
Yes! While our instructor will guide the group through the design, you’re encouraged to personalise your artwork with different colours or small creative touches so your painting reflects your own style.
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: Painting Partners

  • 5/5 from Jess Davenport, attended Oct 2026: It was lots of fun! Teacher is was very informative and friendly. We did ‘paint your partner’ . So much fun!
  • 5/5 from Erika Paola Robelto, attended Sep 2026: Is so amazing thanks so much teacher for great moment. We are very happy with the results
  • 5/5 from Zita Lam, attended Aug 2026: We enjoyed the couple drawings a lot. I like the setup that the drawings will only reviewed at the end. It’s lovely to receive the photos after the session. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Clarissa Cornelius, attended Aug 2026: Such an incredible workshop & fun date idea! We signed up for their Painting Partners experience and had an amazing time — our instructor Annabelle was so great helping us with the portraiture process & it was such a unique and fun date night! Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kelly Rossi, attended Aug 2026: This was such a fun experience. Fran guided us newbies through painting our partners step by step, with fun vibes, great colours and music to keep us in the mood. A fab experience for friends or couples
  • 5/5 from Frank Rossi, attended Aug 2026: Very funny to do and a great way to share some fun
  • 5/5 from Sam Deveson, attended Aug 2026: Me and my partner did the Paint Your Partner class with Fran and she was absolutely brilliant. We had a lot of laughs and fun and she was a great guide as we tried our best to paint each other. Would absolutely recommend it to anyone who is interested!
  • 5/5 from Jay Truong, attended Jul 2026: The class was very fun and relaxing, teacher took us through step by step and helped us out. It is a very fun introduction into portrait painting and a great date!
  • 5/5 from Sam, attended Jun 2026: So much fun! Best date idea and the teacher was friendly and fun, highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Celine Kesenheimer, attended May 2026: We had a great time! The support was perfect, thank you!
  • 5/5 from Greg Stothers, attended May 2026: Great family night out good value for money and Picasso watch out such fantastic talent
  • 5/5 from Leigh Mazzer, attended Apr 2026: Alana was fun and engaging. The session went so quick. Looking forward to booking another session.
  • 5/5 from Adrian Lucido, attended Apr 2026: Amelia was such a slay! We were clocking it the whole time! We had a blast, couldn’t ask for a better host and instructor. #Belieber
  • 5/5 from Bryony Forrest, attended Mar 2026: Alannah made this class so much fun! She was an excellent teacher, DJ, and comic! Couldn’t recommend more
  • 5/5 from Fernando, attended Mar 2026: Very good experience
  • 5/5 from Terry Boyd, attended Feb 2026: Hilarious fun! My personal tip, from someone who is familiar with pencil sketching rather than painting... LISTEN TO THE TEACHER (LOL). Outlines mean outlines. Only outlines. Otherwise your excellent start becomes a "catastrophe" with each step that follows. We haven't laughed so much for years. Thanks to the wonderful crew :-D
  • 5/5 from Rochelle Clements, attended Feb 2026: Great class, fun teacher, awesome activity to do with a partner!
  • 5/5 from Sahil Bawa, attended Feb 2026: We had the BEST day here! The teacher was such a sweetheart and so helpful the whole time. Honestly, this was hands down our favourite activity - we had an absolute blast and already can’t wait to come back again!
  • 5/5 from Justine Muscat, attended Feb 2026: Lovely staff and super helpful. Nice vibe and atmosphere. Super fun and would recommend this.
  • 5/5 from Annie May Jolly, attended Feb 2026: Mel was an amazing teacher! We had so much fun.
  • 4/5 from Jodie Cornelius, attended Feb 2026: Would benefit from having more space available to cater for drinks and cheeseboard which was highlighted as part of the experience.
  • 4/5 from Amy Nash, attended Feb 2026: Great fun doing the Valentine’s painting partners, just wish there was a little more time to finish my painting. Teacher was very instructive and helpful. Materials and everything provided was good. I loved seeing what my husband thought of his portrait! Thank you for a fun afternoon :)
  • 5/5 from Aaron Chesterton, attended Jan 2026: Loved the class. The teachers were very supportive and the 2.5 hours flew by.
  • 5/5 from Irene Xu, attended Jan 2026: Felt very intimate with my husband. Had one of the best dates ever! Had a good laugh
  • 5/5 from Maria Paolucci Delle Roncole, attended Jan 2026: So much fun!! Me and my partner adored it, we recommended it to all our friends and I am definetly coming again with friends!
  • 5/5 from Ebony Vella, attended Jan 2026: I really loved the atmosphere and how kind and helpful the art teachers were! Great experience
  • 1/5 from Kate Sheffield, attended Jan 2026: Apparently and I quote ‘No nothing she said cocktails were pre order only but people brought in their own but we didn't have time to go to the shop x but good’ this was a gift to my daughters grandparents and for a paint and sip there was no sip! I’m pretty annoyed and it’s ruined ruins there night.
  • 5/5 from Rachelle Mayola, attended Nov 2025: Overall, the class was amazing. My partner and I had a great time. The teacher was supportive and I manage to paint my partner without artistic background!
  • 5/5 from Charlee Costanzo, attended Nov 2025: So much fun. Would do again
  • 5/5 from Jessica Rondal, attended Nov 2025: It was a fun evening with Lily. She was so patient with everyone in the class and made sure we are having fun more than creating a perfect painting. My partner and I loved it so much and would recommend this activity to other couples. ️
  • 5/5 from Maryanne Mooney, attended Nov 2025: Absolutely loved the session with Mini today…she was the perfect instructor for this experience. Feeling slightly intimidated and knowing I have little artistic ability she eased us into the process and made it so much fun!! She was an absolute delight as was the entire afternoon and I actually painted something!! I loved the idea of painting a portrait of my very best friend while she painted mine and not revealing until the end!!
  • 5/5 from Penda Gandega, attended Nov 2025: Amazing so fun come and say vibes would 100% do it again Teacher Mel was so good great vibe!
  • 5/5 from Bonnie Thorsen, attended Nov 2025: What a wonderful date night idea. Lots of fun and a great way to express your artistic flair. Our teacher, Lily, was awesome and very helpful. Would recommend!
  • 5/5 from Dilshan Perera, attended Oct 2025: Class was fun, great activity for couples, the instructor was very helpful and guided us through the whole class. Made us feel very comfortable and made it very fun and not too serious.
  • 5/5 from Jackie Papaspyratos, attended Oct 2025: We had such a great time. I recommend to all couples
  • 5/5 from Mark Battistella, attended Oct 2025: Very good and easy going. No pressure to be good or an expert. Teacher was encouraging and helpful in how to better paintings. 10/10 playlist too. Overall a great way to just have fun and end up with something that you made and are proud of.
  • 4/5 from Kritika Patro, attended Sep 2025: The class was really good! It was very easy to follow through. Had a lot of fun!
  • 5/5 from Laura Winter, attended Aug 2025: Ally was super friendly and helpful. The class was well ran and paced well for everyone. It’s fun and at the start I couldn’t picture the end result but as the class went on I was slowly seeing the outcome. The reveal was fun as we had no idea what we’d painted of each other. Ally was helpful and gave great direction and tips to support the outcome.
  • 5/5 from Kathy Benson, attended Aug 2025: We did this as a group of 6 and had the best time. The class was relaxed. I had really doubted my ability to paint anything that would even look like a person, but the teacher was a great. A great group outing.
  • 5/5 from Susan Graham, attended Aug 2025: Everyone had a great time. It was a wonderful “creative” afternoon. Our Teacher was very encouraging and informative. There was much laughter in the car on the way home. Thank you for a truly unique birthday experience for our daughter xx
  • 5/5 from Joei von Magius, attended Aug 2025: Loved it. Stress free and fun and the other people were all fun too x
  • 5/5 from Delfina Zottola, attended Aug 2025: Super fun! We had a great night
  • 5/5 from Emma Fargher, attended Aug 2025: Had such a great time with my partner! Very fun and chill place. Will be coming back.
  • 5/5 from Anishka Perera, attended Jul 2025: We loved our Paint and Sip class with Ally. She was so attentive and kind which definitely made us enjoy the experience even more. She encouraged each of us and was very helpful if anyone was struggling. Highly recommend this class, had so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Vella, attended Jul 2025: Lily was great and we had a great time :) good laughs and great food and wine
  • 5/5 from Tahel Gilboa, attended Jun 2025: Funnnnn experience, best for date, super creative gift!! Highly recommended
  • 5/5 from Holly Nicola, attended May 2025: My daughter and I had a great time pairing each other tonight. Lily was awesome teaching us very calm and led us beautifully.
  • 5/5 from Silvia Bradley, attended May 2025: Recieved this as a gift from my son and we did this together for Mothers Day. Excellent Fun!!! The instructor Pauline was fabulous and I would highly recomend this to anyone regardless of artistic experience.
  • 5/5 from Angelique Koukoulas, attended May 2025: It was for a birthday! The teachers in the class were amazing and always there for assistance
  • 5/5 from Jess Sutherland, attended May 2025: The staff were so patient with our loud group! We all had a great time and a good laugh. Thank you so much!
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Paint for Fun - Paint and Sip Melbourne
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Dya Australia, a unique ART & CREATIVE THINKING STUDIO located in Port Melbourne. Discover our experiential workshops that ignite invention and original creation, inspiring you to observe and explore in extraordinary ways.
Paint for Fun by Dya Australia, our dynamic daughter company, is on a mission to make art accessible, open, and fun for all. Join our public events, team building activities, Hen parties, and family celebrations, either at our venue, pop-up locations across Victoria, or via live streaming Australia-wide. Experience self-expression through visual art tools, finding joy and playfulness while letting go of perfection.
Our workshops are led by creative experts trained in Dya's methodology. We provide all materials and a safe environment to create. Discover the power of art with over 1200+ rave reviews from our clients. Unleash your creativity, relax, and embrace the extraordinary with Dya Australia.

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