We provide all the arty stuff – which is usually a 40 x 50cm canvas (yours to take home), paint, brushes, palette, easel, and apron. We offer several different art, painting and crafting workshop; but regardless, we will provide all the materials and step-by-step instructions unless stated otherwise. Our artists guide you through your session’s painting, step by step. We have glassware for your BYO drinks, a fridge with cold tap water, and a self serve tea bar if you should be keen for a cuppa. BYO nibbles if you please.
Each session usually runs between two and a half to three hours. The class times are listed with the session or event and in your confirmation email. We recommend that you arrive 5-10 minutes early to settle in, pour a glass, and pump your paint. We usually begin painting about 15 minutes after the session start time. There may be a few ‘drying breaks’ during the session where you can get up for a stretch, a dance, or to admire your fellow artists’ paintings.
If you’re running late, please give us a ring and we’ll do everything we can to catch you up once you arrive.
Wear something that you feel expressive and comfortable in. We provide aprons to help protect your clothes, but best to wear something you don’t mind getting a bit of paint on just in case. Bonus points if you dress to the theme of the painting!
No, we are a BYO venue, so remember to bring your favourite beverage and nibbles.
Of course. You are welcome to bring beer, cider, kombucha, soft drink, tea, coffee, or any other beverage that tickles your fancy.
Yes, painting and sipping can sometimes make one noshy. If you’re bringing nibbles, please bring along anything you need to enjoy them – plates, cutlery and napkins. For optimal nibbling, keep in mind that we have limited space at your tables between paint stations.
Let’s get creative with those young-uns! Children are welcome to our public session as long as the are accompanied by an adult. Please bring them along and show them the wonder of painting and arts! Children aged 10 and older tend to follow along in our paint and sip sessions with relative ease.
For younger children, we also offer a ‘child paint-along’. No need to book for your young children, simply purchase your seats and advise how many little ones you’ll be bringing in the notes. ‘Child paint-along’ seats are purchase in studio for $29 each and we’ll provide your wee one with all the arty materials that you have. They can try to paint along or paint their own ideas and creations.
For younger children, we sometimes run Family Paint & Sip sessions designed specifically for parents and their children age 4 – 10.
Most definitely! If you book multiple seats, we will seat you together. If you book separately, let us know in the ‘Notes’ section when booking and we will ensure you are seated with your group.
Not at all. While our artist will lead steps for only one painting per session, we love to see where your imagination takes you. Change up the colours or shapes, paint your own design, paint someone’s portrait or have a go at one of the paintings on our wall. It’s your canvas, so paint whatever feels good for you.
If you are unable to take your painting with you after the session, you may leave it in our studio and collect it within seven days—simply drop in during one of our sessions and ask the artist or host to grab it for you. Due to spatial limitations, unclaimed paintings left for longer than one week will be recycled. Please be sure to return for your painting to avoid disappointment!
In-studio Booking Policy
We understand things happen and you can’t always plan in advance. That’s why we offer to re-book your session if you tell us ahead of time. Follow the link in your Booking Confirmation email should you need to re-book.
There is no fee to re-book when doing so at least 48 hours prior to the session start time. Re-booking requests made after this time attract a $20 fee, per seat. Re-bookings are processed as store credit: you’re able to book a new session straight away or plan again another time.
Yes! We would love to help you celebrate your next special event. Please check out our Private Events page or contact us so we can help you plan it.
Phone
07 3558 8430
Email
paint@corkandchroma.com.au
All Gift Shop purchases will be processed within 2 -5 business days unless you are contacted otherwise. If you require an order to arrive in an urgent or shorter timeframe or would like to pick-up from your local studio, please contact our Bookings Team via paint@corkandchroma.com.au
Whether you’re coming by car or public transport, we’ve got a few options to make your to and fro and easy as possible in each city. See below for your city/studio details.
Brisbane
What is the closest public transport? We are between South Bank and South Brisbane stations; closest to South Bank Station. We’re also accessible via the South Bank Ferry Terminal!
Where is the closest public parking? Metered street parking on Grey Street and Little Stanley Street, as well as South Bank Parklands underground car park and multiple secure parking/parking stations around South Bank. There is no free parking available.
Sydney
What is the closest public transport? Central Station is a 4 min walk and there are also several buses and the Light Rail that run close by.
Where is the closest public parking? Metered one-hour street parking is available on Holt Street and surrounding streets; these are often very busy.
Melbourne
What is the closest public transport? Trams run along, Victoria, Gertrude and Smith Streets all of which are a 2-5 min walk away. Collingwood, North Richmond and Parliament train stations are all within a 15-20min walk away.
Where is the closest public parking? Metered street parking is available on Smith Street and surrounding streets with varying limits and free time zones. Please note the signage for specific details.
Accessibility and amenities for guests with wheelchairs and other disabilities vary from studio to studio. Please see below for the studio you are booked into.
Brisbane
Wheelchair accessible studio: Yes. Little Stanley Street and Grey Street entrances.
Wheelchair accessible/ambulant toilet: Yes. Restrooms are provided by South Bank precinct. There are public wheelchair-accessible amenities/toilet approximately 50m from the studio.
Sydney
Wheelchair accessible studio: Yes. Front entrance.
Wheelchair accessible/ambulant toilet: Yes. Access via the main foyer of the building.
Melbourne
Wheelchair accessible studio: Yes. Front entrance.
Wheelchair accessible/ambulant toilet: Yes. Access via the main foyer of the building.