Paint & Sip North Shore

For groups spread across the North Shore, from Mosman and Lane Cove up to Chatswood and North Ryde, North Sydney is the easy middle ground, and that is where the region's paint and sip studio is. Pinot & Picasso North Sydney is the studio listed on Party Hero for the North Shore so far. It sits in Greenwood Plaza, directly opposite North Sydney train station, so guests can come straight from work or from the other side of the harbour without anyone needing to drive.

Why it works for a North Shore group:

• Getting there: trains and the Metro run through North Sydney and Chatswood, and the studio is directly opposite North Sydney station. Parking in North Sydney is paid.
• The experience: an artist walks everyone through one canvas in easy steps, with sessions generally taking two and a half to three hours.
• Group size: up to 55 across two rooms. Groups under 15 can book together in a regular session, and 15 or more can enquire about a private function.
• Booking lead time: corporate sessions run on weekdays during business hours, and hens and bridal shower packages run seven days, so pick your format before enquiring.
• Food and drinks: BYO drinks and food, with a fridge and glassware supplied, or grazing boards and pizza packages for functions through catering partners.

Prices start from $59 per person. The studio's themed nights, including paint your pet, paint your partner and textured art, give a regular night out a twist, while private functions can add paint the bride, drag queen hosting, karaoke or musical bingo at extra cost. It suits North Shore offices planning a team day as much as a hens group or a birthday with friends from across the region.