Private Art Experience

A private art experience where emotion leads and perfection disappears



1.5 hours Experience size 1 to 25 guests    

  $200 - $220 ($220 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, $200/guest for 4+ guests) (Afterpay & PayPal Pay in 4 available)

Arrival and Intention

Arrival and Intention

We begin with a gentle arrival into the space. You’ll be welcomed, grounded, and invited to set an intention for what you want to explore or express.


Creative Flow

Creative Flow

You’re guided through an intuitive painting process — working with colour, movement and feeling rather than rules or techniques.


Your Finished Piece

Your Finished Piece

You’ll complete a deeply personal artwork to take home — a piece that holds the emotion of the experience long after it ends.


Class Description – Private Art Experience
This is an intimate, private art experience designed for individuals, couples, or small groups who want to slow down, reconnect, and create something meaningful.
Inspired by the ritual of Italian studios, where time stretches, conversation flows, and art is made from feeling rather than rules, this experience invites you into a space of presence, expression, and quiet luxury.
On arrival, guests are welcomed into a beautifully curated Italian-inspired setting.
Participants are invited to take a seat, pour a glass of quality Italian wine, and enjoy generous antipasto platters filled with traditional Italian delicacies — olives, cheeses, breads, and seasonal accompaniments.
Wine and antipasto are enjoyed throughout the entire session, creating a relaxed, indulgent atmosphere where conversation flows naturally and creativity unfolds without rush or pressure.
This shared ritual mirrors the Italian way of gathering — unhurried, sensory, and deeply connected.
How the class runs
The session begins with a gentle arrival into the space. We’ll take a moment to ground, breathe, and connect, not to overthink, but to arrive fully.
You’ll be guided through intuitive mark-making, layering, texture, and expressive techniques using mixed media and paint. There is no pressure to “get it right.” This is not about copying or perfection — it’s about responding to emotion, memory, or intention.
I work closely with you throughout the session, offering guidance, encouragement, and artistic direction where needed, while allowing your own instincts to lead. Each experience flows organically, adapting to the energy of the guest or group.
What you’ll create & take home
You’ll create a one-of-a-kind artwork on canvas, a deeply personal piece that reflects your inner world in that moment.
Your artwork is refined and completed with my guidance so it feels resolved, intentional, and something you’ll be proud to live with. You’ll take your finished piece home on the day, or it can be professionally shipped if preferred.
How you’ll feel
Guests often leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected, not just to the artwork, but to themselves.
There’s a quiet confidence that comes from creating without judgement. A sense of release. A return to intuition. Many describe it as meditative, grounding, and unexpectedly emotional in the most beautiful way.
This is an experience that lingers, much like an afternoon in an Italian atelier, long after the paint has dried.
No experience is ever the same. Each session is shaped by feeling, presence, and the art that wants to be made.
What you'll get
A finished abstract artwork is created during the session, guided by emotion and instinct — something deeply personal to take home.
Knowledge required
None. This experience is beginner-friendly and led intuitively, with one-on-one guidance throughout.
What to bring
Nothing at all. All materials are provided—just arrive as you are.
Location

South Melbourne, VIC

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Your host

Melissa La Bozzetta
Melissa La Bozzetta

female Women-owned

I’m Melissa La Bozzetta, a contemporary artist whose work is created from emotion, memory, and lived experience rather than rules or technique.
Art has been my language for as long as I can remember. Over the years, I’ve exhibited and worked internationally, guiding guests, collectors, and private clients through deeply personal creative experiences, moments where something unspoken finally finds its form.
My approach isn’t about learning how to paint perfectly.
It’s about feeling, trusting instinct, and allowing what’s already inside you to come through the work.
You don’t need any artistic experience to join my class experiences.
You’re invited simply to show up as you are.
Each session is intimate, expressive, and elevated, often shared over wine, conversation, and a sense of ease. I guide you intuitively, meeting you exactly where you are and supporting you to translate emotion into something tangible you can take home with you.
These experiences are designed for those who crave depth, beauty, and connection, whether you’re celebrating something special, seeking creative release, or wanting to reconnect with yourself in a meaningful way.
Art should move you.
And when it does — everything shifts.

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2026-06-19 15:00:00
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