Paint Your Pet Class

Learn how to paint your pet in Melbourne



3 hours

Class size 1 to 21 (public classes), 10 to 36
  $85 (Afterpay available)

Immortalise your furry friend in a fun painting class! This class is designed for all levels of painters and pet lovers, and we welcome everyone aged eight and above.
Join us for a night full of fun and enthusiasm along with great music while you gain artistic tuition from a professional artist! All painting materials are provided such as a canvas, easel, paints, brushes, and an apron.
BYO your favourite nibbles and drinks, we provide all glassware, bottle openers or paid drinks from our mini fridge for a wonderful evening!
As you will be painting your pet, you will need to email us a photo of your pet after booking your seat and we will pre-sketch your pet for you! Then during the class, you can all the colour and life to your favourite furry friend!
* 1 pet per person
The higher quality your photo, the easier it will be for the artist to sketch and for you to paint.
Please make sure your photo is well-lit, and your pet is clearly visible, with no blurring or obstructions.
At the end of the class, you will take home your own finished artwork on a 30×40 stretched canvas, ready to hang on the wall or give as a gift.
The studio's door opens 15 minutes before and closes 15 minutes after the starting time. Arriving later would be considered a no-show-up!
If you would like to have more time for drinking and socialising, you are more than welcome to come earlier to view the exhibitions in our gallery spaces. Please check the gallery's hours on our website.
Please note:
  • In case you are booking the class within a week of its scheduled date, please send the photos immediately after making the booking.
  • We can't guarantee to have your sketches ready if we receive your photos last minute. 
  • Your booking may be rescheduled or canceled according to the cancellation policy listed below.
  • Only photos received 4 days before the session will be printed. If sending within 4 days, bring the same photo you sent us for sketching.
Booking Policy
Notice period for a Refund
1-3 Seats: More than 72 hours
4-9 seats: More than 7 days
10+ seats: More than 21 days
Notice period for rescheduling, a $38 rebooking fee applies per seat for the workshops with similar duration and value
1-3 Seats: between 4 to 72 hours
4-9 seats: between 72 hrs and 7 days
10+ seats: 1) 15 to 21 days notice, you will receive a full voucher 2) 8 to 14 days notice (50% cancellation fee)
Considered a “No Show” with no refund or voucher issued
1-3 Seats: 4 hrs or less
4-9 seats: 72 hrs or less
10+ seats: 7 days or less
Because of the limited seating available in our studio, be aware that “no call, no shows” will be charged the full amount of the class without a refund.
Important Note: Rescheduling requests must be sent via email only.
Private Event
Capacity and the Minimum Number Required
  • Studio 1 can accommodate a maximum of 19 guests.
  • Studio 2 can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests.
  • At the same time, we can accommodate up to 33 participants in Studio1 and Studio2 with two instructors.
When the two studios are booked for the same event, we offer our Gallery3 (in the middle of the two studios), depending on space availability, and 30 min extra time for free, so G3 could potentially be used for serving drinks and refreshments.
The minimum number required for a private party is as follows:
  • Friday evenings and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, Studio1: 15 guests
  • Friday evenings and anytime on Saturday and Sunday, Studio2: 10 guests
  • All other times, Studio1: 10 guests
  • All other times, Studio2: 8 guests
  • All times, Studio1 & Studio2: 25 guests
  • All times, Paint Your Pet: 10 guests
  • All times, off-site: 15 guests
*If the minimum is not met, the difference between the minimum and the number of guests attending must be paid before the party can take place.
***An additional travel fee applies for an offsite venue. This fee pays for our tolls, artist travel time and set-up/clean-up time at the offsite venue. We assume we can access a free car park during the workshop, as we must bring the painting materials. Please let us know if there isn't any available car park space.
We will provide all the necessary art materials, and all you need to provide is a suitable space with tables and chairs.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any further information.
Important Note: Rescheduling requests must be sent via email only.
Please note that our space is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.
GRAZING BOX Details:
Make your paint and sip session unforgettable with our Artistic Nibbles grazing box. Order now and treat your taste buds to an artistic journey!
Indulge in our curated Artistic Nibbles grazing box, specially crafted to enhance your paint and sip experience. Each box includes an exquisite selection of 2 or 3 cheeses, cured meats, crackers, delectable dip, nuts, and a delightful assortment of dried and fresh fruits. Perfect for 1-2 guests (Mini) or 3-6 guests (Grande).
Order and Pickup Details
Please place your order at least 48 hours before your scheduled session to ensure we prepare the freshest ingredients for you. If your order is placed within 48 hours of your session and we are unable to fulfill it on short notice, we will proceed with a full refund.
Pickup is available exclusively before your session at Ladder Art Space. During the order process, kindly input the date of your scheduled session.
Upon arrival, please ask one of our friendly staff members to assist you with collecting your grazing box.
Dimensions & Pricing:
Mini (1-2 guests, 25 x 15 cm) – $80
Grande (3-6 guests, 36 x 25 cm) – $149
Please note: Some variations may occur due to the seasonal nature of certain produce.
IMPORTANT Allergen Notice: Please be aware that while we strive to provide a delightful experience for all, we are unable to accommodate all dietary needs. It is the responsibility of each customer to thoroughly check the contents of their grazing box for any allergens or dietary restrictions.
Cancellation Policy:
1-3 boxes: More than 72 hours before the pick-up date (scheduled session)
4-9 boxes: More than 7 days before the pick-up date (scheduled session)
10+ boxes: More than 21 days before the pick-up date (scheduled session) Requests for cancellations must be sent via email only.

Upcoming dates for Paint Your Pet Class

Times are Melbourne time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 11:34pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

20 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 5 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 12 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 1pm-4pm
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 1pm-4pm
What you'll get
Take home your own finished artwork on a 30×40 stretched canvas.
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Knowledge required
Perfect for all levels!
What to bring
Your favourite drink and snack.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Grazing Box | Mini (1-2 guests, 25 x 15 cm) ($86)
  • Grazing Box | Grande (3-6 guests, 36 x 25 cm) ($158)
  • No Meat | Mini (1-2 guests, 25 x 15 cm) ($86)
  • Not Meat | Grande (3-6 guests, 36 x 25 cm) ($158)
You can add these when you book (optional).
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 7 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.

Location

Ladder Art Space - 81 Denmark St, Kew VIC

Ample on-street parking is available near our venue. Most parking spots are unrestricted on weekends, and after 6:30 PM on weekdays. Additionally, there is a conveniently located public car park at Fenton Avenue, Kew VIC 3101, just a 5-minute walk from Ladder Art Space.

Your teacher can also travel within 20 kms of Kew, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Alicia Elliott, attended Oct 2026: We has the best time at our class! We bought this as a christmas present a while ago and hoped it would be at least fun. Neither of us are very good painters, and one of us is definitely a perfectionist! We are so happy with all the help and tips and tricks we were given from our teacher, and are so excited to hang our paintings!
  • 5/5 from Randale Tadifa, attended Oct 2026: Kathryn was bubbly and a good teacher. Answered all our inquries and motivated us to to paint beautifully. Although she can still be more hands-on :)
  • 5/5 from Jenny Reeves, attended Oct 2026: Teacher was very friendly and engaging.. I would have liked a little bit more step by step and guidance
  • 5/5 from Kristen Fernando, attended Sep 2026: Had a wonderful time painting with some great tips from Katherine! The pre-sketched canvas made it so much easier to get proportions & shading right. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Angelique Tongco, attended Sep 2026: It was such a fun paint your pet class! Sakshi was our guide for the session and she was really helpful and taught us good techniques. Will def comeback and recommend the class to people we know
  • 5/5 from Carolyn Flegg, attended Aug 2026: Had a fun relaxing time! Ira was a very helpful & patient instructor. We love our masterpieces!!
  • 5/5 from Mojdeh Nemati, attended Aug 2026: amazing class!
  • 5/5 from Casey Ip, attended Jul 2026: Thanks so much to Kathryn for being such a fabulous teacher for our paint and sip session! None of us had ever painted before and had varying artisitc abilities but all went home with a wonderful portrait of our pet! Super fun and chill activity for a small group :)
  • 5/5 from Lauren Woodhart, attended Jul 2026: So glad we did this session. Beautiful time and memories made with my teenage daughter. Our teacher Ira gently guided us through the process offering tips and helping when needed. I'm so happy with how the portraits turned out!
  • 5/5 from Tailah Kirby, attended Jun 2026: I loved the calm and happy environment we were welcomed into. The teacher we really chill and helped us make our art as good as we could make it, but making it nice and fun and not too serious. I am so glad we got to have this experience. It help relax us and slow down while in the art session. Highly reccomend!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Kohn, attended Jun 2026: We loved our pet painting session. Kathrine was very welcoming and offered great advice for us first time painters. We were really impressed with how our paintings turned out.
  • 5/5 from Damaris Hodge, attended May 2026: Jack was great, very paciant and knowledgeable. Most of all he was encouraging and gave great feedback.
  • 5/5 from Tanya Mouratch, attended May 2026: Amazing class! We enjoyed it, such a wonderful family time!
  • 5/5 from Julian Bagatsing, attended Apr 2026: Katherin was attentive and gave great advice that helped everyone enjoy and paint the best portrait of their beloved pet! A relaxing and ambiant atmosphere that allowed me to paint in flow! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Heather Bates, attended Apr 2026: Great gift to do with family and friends. Lovely friendly teacher. Had a fun time
  • 5/5 from Iris Renanda, attended Apr 2026: The teacher was very friendly and the class was very chill and you get to paint in your own style and at your own pace! Love it!
  • 5/5 from Danielle, attended Feb 2026: Jack was great! Very talented artist and was very patient with us as this was our first painting class!
  • 4/5 from Nicole Allan, attended Feb 2026: This class was really enjoyable. Our teacher Jack was very helpful and positive and was able to turn around a number of challenges and make them look good! The only small negative was the brushes - they were in really bad condition - really wished I had brought my own! It made some detail difficult.
  • 5/5 from Sarah Grinblat, attended Jan 2026: We booked in for a "Christmas in January" work event to Paint 'n' sip our pets! Was a fabulous afternoon - we all received a pre-sketched portrait of our pets (particularly handy for those not artistically inclined, like myself) and Catherine was a great tutor who provided us with great tips & tricks to ensure our paintings looked great! Was a very relaxed environment, in a great space that accommodates for snacks as well. Would definitely recommend this experience!! Thank you Ladder Art Space and Catherine, for a wonderful day :)
  • 5/5 from Shayne Ellis, attended Dec 2025: Really enjoyed this session. A relaxed and chill vibe, felt very comfortable just having fun painting my pet. Would definitely recommend.
  • 3/5 from Hannah Cogger, attended Nov 2025: Whilst I really enjoyed painting my dog, I didn’t find the class very helpful or instructive, I found my teacher more occupied with her own canvas than in helping the class…I found the equipment provided very limited, and in not great condition. If you are a beginner, I don’t think this is the class for you! I found we were pretty much left on our own to paint from our photos. Honestly? I can do that at home, I don’t need to travel for an hour or pay for it! I think for this class to be beneficial you need good knowledge of painting techniques, colour mixing, shading, form etc. I don’t know if I’d do it again or recommend to people who’ve not painted before. I do think this class would likely be a good fit for people with some skill and confidence.
  • 5/5 from Samuel J Shattock, attended Oct 2025: Was well setup, was great to bring our own food and drink. The art teacher was helpful, the company of others was good and most of all we had fun!
  • 5/5 from Tom Rosser, attended Oct 2025: Great fun!
  • 5/5 from Julian Browne, attended Oct 2025: It was a lovely experience having a family birthday celebration there. Katherine was welcoming and encouraging and it’s just a lovely way to spend an evening together. Lots of fun. We ordered food in and brought our own drinks and it all worked really well. Thank you Katherine!
  • 5/5 from Alina Akhtar, attended Sep 2025: Katherine was so lovely and helpful! The predawn sketches on the canvas were great to start with and guide the painting process. I got to take two of my darling home!
  • 5/5 from John Corrigan, attended Jul 2025: Highly recommend, a very enjoyable afternoon. The teacher was excellent
  • 5/5 from Lana McLachlan, attended Jul 2025: Our teacher Kay was the best! We did the paint your pet class and thoroughly enjoyed it! We were all really happy with our paintings and appreciated Kay’s help to perfect out paintings.
  • 5/5 from Torren Dimovski, attended Jul 2025: Kay was awesome! Each process was made simple yet effective. Kay had such an easy going and calm presence with a great playlist that made for a such a great Sunday. We would definitely recommend this experience for anyone.
  • 5/5 from Claire Horton, attended Jul 2025: Our tutor Jack was amazing! He could not have been more helpful or supportive. He made it a lovely experience, and even carried my friend’s walker up and down a staircase. Thank you, Jack!
  • 5/5 from Becky Chanock, attended Jul 2025: The class had a friendly atmosphere and the teacher was supportive and always available for advice. Sketching our pets for us to paint meant we had the proportions and could do a good job with the portrait.
  • 5/5 from Justin Currie, attended Jun 2025: Kay was really helpful, friendly and accomodating. We made the mistake of booking late and she drew up our sketches and kept the class going
  • 5/5 from Ally How, attended Jun 2025: Kay was excellent, she was very detailed with how she taught us. Painting was great fun and Kay was very experienced.
  • 5/5 from Luke Kukuruzovic, attended Jun 2025: Kay was absolutely lovely! Very thorough in her teaching and assistance, making an art newbie feel comfortable!
  • 5/5 from Rachel Freeman, attended May 2025: A fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Our teacher Kaye was really helpful!
  • 5/5 from Digby Jasper Au, attended May 2025: She was great, really easy to learn from and gave us enough time
  • 4/5 from Catharine O'Grady, attended May 2025: This was a fun class, enjoyed the group and the Teacher Catherine was really nice, helpful and supportive.
  • 5/5 from Manali Mirani, attended Apr 2025: The teacher Kay was so helpful and patient with the whole process from start till end. Kay is very knowledgeable and passionate with her work. The whole experience was a memorable one. Going back home with great memories
  • 5/5 from Megan O'Malley, attended Apr 2025: We had a delightful afternoon. Catherine was very encouraging and it all felt very relaxed and fun.
  • 5/5 from Janet Bond, attended Apr 2025: The class was wonderful and I enjoyed it all even though I am no artist!
  • 5/5 from Holly Pretorius, attended Mar 2025: So well organised, our teacher was really helpful and encouraging
  • 5/5 from Nicola Bosch, attended Mar 2025: This was a great way to spend our afternoon. The teacher was super helpful and lovely to learn from, would definitely recommend others to do it!
  • 5/5 from Ashley Carriere, attended Mar 2025: Artists sketch was great, maybe could have used a bit more support/direction without having to ask because of the time limit I did find you were very in the zone but overall great time and would do again!
  • 5/5 from Stephanie Apostoloudas, attended Feb 2025: Very fun class, the teacher was easy to follow along with and more than happy to help us out when needed, and we got to take home our art to treasure always.
  • 5/5 from Jennifer Moulder, attended Feb 2025: A great fun afternoon. i really enjoyed the whole time.
  • 5/5 from Akansha Gupta, attended Jan 2025: I recently attended a “Paint Your Pet” class taught by Katherine, and it was such a fun and rewarding experience! Katherine was an amazing teacher—patient, encouraging, and incredibly helpful throughout the process. She guided me step by step, ensuring I felt confident while painting. Her tips and techniques made it easier to bring my pet’s personality to life on the canvas. The class was well-organized, relaxing, and perfect for all skill levels. I left with a beautiful painting of my pet BOBA that I’m so proud of. Highly recommend this class and Katherine as an instructor!
  • 5/5 from Matthew Ryan, attended Jan 2025: Was a great afternoon. Kay was amazing and explained the techniques well
  • 5/5 from Wendy Hanes, attended Jan 2025: Kay was great, easy instructions, good time keeping. We had a lot of fun.
  • 5/5 from Viet Tran, attended Dec 2024: Kay was very approachable, friendly and explained things very clearly. I witnessed her help the others and just by seeing how quickly she can fix people’s mistakes is enough to show her experience and talent.
  • 5/5 from David Lipschitz, attended Dec 2024: Very enjoyable class! Everything was provided, and the painting tips and demonstrations proved to be invaluable. Would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Catherine Vassili, attended Dec 2024: Really enjoyable class. Small friendly group, our teacher Katherine was lovely and gave us lots of tips along the class to enhance our paintings. Super easy to use our gift card, we only booked the class the day before
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Ladder Art Space
Ladder Art Space

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With a simple and reflective philosophy that art is important to the quality of life, Ladder Art Space is an active and living destination, providing platforms where we can all move up together. Our newly renovated exhibition rooms and dynamic and fresh arts workshop provides space for personal and professional creative development; whilst a curated retail front offers unique, handmade gifts recognising local talent.

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