Paint & Sip in Crows Nest

Two artists run every Wave Art party: a lead artist demonstrates each stage at the front of the room while a second moves between the easels helping, so nobody needs any art background. The studio sits on Alexander Street in Crows Nest and was founded by artist Ali Greene, who spent decades in early childhood education before turning to painting.

How an adults' paint and sip evening runs:

• Sessions start from 6pm for guests aged 18 and over
• Drinks are BYO: beer, wine, cider or sealed premixed drinks
• Food is BYO too, and the host can arrive half an hour early to set out decorations
• The atelier at number 64 takes parties of up to 30, with a kitchen, fridge, platters and wine glasses to use
• The studio at number 68 suits an intimate group of around a dozen

Private parties start from $650 per group. Hens groups, Christmas functions and workplace teams all book the studio, and a three-hour party with bigger canvases and a more relaxed pace is offered for older children, teens and adults.