Why choose Josie’s Paint and Sip?

Unlike other paint-and-sip companies, this company is artist and host owned.

Being a host-owned company means we are utterly invested in the success of each event. Josie seeks to provide a fun, informational, and inspiring event, leaving you with a smile on your face and a masterpiece you are proud of. We are passionate about paying artists well to help cultivate their skills. As this company grows, we intend to employ more up-and-coming local artists with great compensation.

Additionally, Josie’s Paint and Sip is committed to sustainability. A stand-out sustainability factor of Josie’s paint and Sip compared to others is that they typically pour their paint water down the drain, which is filling our waterways with microplastics, which causes undue harm. Much more information is detailed in the sustainability tab.

Whilst it takes more time and effort to be sustainable, Josie’s Paint and Sip is committed to the cause.

How much does a session cost?

The cost of a session varies based on the tier you choose:

• Vivid Tier: From $55 per person, the Vivid Tier has a fixed cost of $550* per session for a group of up to 10 guests.**

• Chroma Tier: The Chroma Tier offers a beautiful experience at $200 + $45pp, for a group of 11-20 guests.

• Rouge Tier: The Rouge Tier offers a premium experience for larger gatherings. It has a fixed cost of $300, plus $35 per person*, and is perfect for groups of 21-45 people.

Please note that these prices cover the paint and sip experience, including the guidance of our talented instructors, art supplies, and a delightful atmosphere for you to unleash your creativity.

What’s included in the session?

A paint and sip session is a two or three hour step-by-step painting tutorial guided by a host. All materials and equipment will be brought by the host who will need forty-five minutes before the event time to set up and an additional half an hour afterwards to pack up.

The painting supplies for each guest are: a blank 30x40cm canvas, 3 brushes, a paint pot, array of paint colours, an apron, and an easel.

The equipment brought along are: painting drop sheets, trolley, and a brilliant host.

What do you need to bring?

We ask that you supply the catering, including all food and drinks and that you also ensure that you have secured the venue. The venue can be a local park, your company’s multipurpose room, party venue, etc, - anywhere you’d like.

Your host will have a Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification and can look after guests but will not provide drinks.

Where can Josie’s Paint and Sip host an event?

We can host anywhere within Metropolitan Melbourne - all the way from Mornington Peninsula to Mitchell Shire.

If you have any queries about holding events outside this range, feel free to enquire to make special arrangements.

Please note travel fees apply

How do you book a session?

Following the guide ‘Book’ tab in the site header, you choose which painting you’d like, which tier suits you best, fill in your details, and choose the date and time for your session.

When booking, there is an initial deposit, depending on your tier. After the event, you will be provided with the final invoice. We do this as the final cost will be related to how many guests attend, which we know can vary up or down on the day. We ask that you pay this final cost in a timely manner, as failure to do so will incur late fees. Refer to our terms and conditions for more details.

What happens after you book?

After making your booking you will receive confirmation from Josie as well as contact information so that you can communicate anything you need about the venue, guests, etc.

On the day of your event, your host will arrive approximately forty-five minutes before the start time to set up, and the paint and sip itself will last three hours, and Josie will need half an hour to pack up.

You will be sent a final invoice for the event, a link to review, and a great big thank you from us.

What is the reschedule/cancellation policy?

If you need to reschedule your original event date, the following procedures take place:

• If the host is given greater than 48 hours’ notice, there is no fee, and we will be happy to reschedule your session to a time that suits you better

• If the host is given less than 48 hours’ notice, a $100 fee will be incurred. This charge will be added to the final invoice. We’ll swiftly sort out a new date that suits you better.

If you want to cancel your event, the following procedures take place:

• If the host is given greater than 48 hours’ notice, a $150 fee will be incurred. This means your deposit will be partially refunded.

• If the host is given less than 48 hours’ notice of cancellation, the initial deposit will be forfeited.

The final fee is calculated by how many individuals actually attend on the day. Therefore, if an individual cancels after the booking, there will be no charge for their absence.