After an afternoon spent lazing on the beaches or exploring hinterland walks, we can all agree a creative evening boozing with friends is the perfect way to round off another spectacular day here on the Sunshine Coast.
So bring your tastiest bottle of wine, a careful selection of nibbles and your inner Frida Khalo as you enjoy the best paint and sip spots on the Sunshine Coast.
The Art Hub
Caloundra
With brushes at the ready and your BYO nibbles and wine on standby, head down to for an evening of artistic delight where you'll find top local artists ready and waiting to guide you through the execution of your new masterpiece.
We can think of nothing better than cheersing with your best mates and snacking on cheese and crackers as you take paint to canvas at this open and airy studio in central Caloundra. With classic local paintings such as Old Woman Island, Maleny Romance and My Moffat, you’ll always have a piece of the Sunshine Coast close to your heart—or displayed on your kitchen wall—thanks to the team down at studio.
Freestyle Arts
Currimundi
Join Jacqui, founder and amazing art teacher, down at for an afternoon of down-to-earth creative fun. Jacqui ensures all painters—no matter the skill level—will enjoy and feel gently guided through one of the top stress-free activities found on the Sunshine Coast.
Whether you're looking for a fun backdrop for date night or to book a private group sesh, will provide all materials necessary to release your inner Van Gogh. With nothing left to do but pop the prosecco, we’re calling this as one of the Sunshine Coast’s best paint and sips.
Frida’s Paint and Sip
Mooloolaba & Noosa
If ever there was a place to pay homage to the inspiring Frida Kahlo, you couldn’t go past the guys at . Setting the mood with luxe lounges, chandeliers, iconic portraits of their namesake and a red carpet entry we can’t think of a better way to honour the iconic Frida.
So gather the crew and roll in like royalty as you breeze through the red carpet and enjoy an evening created to inspire. This leveled-up paint and sip experience is professionally led with paint materials, glassware and ice buckets provided. Leaving the hardest decision—what to BYO—your only worry for the night.
Pinot & Picasso
Buderim & Noosa
Founded by two self-described non-artists simply looking to have a good time, founders have devised devious and delicious paint sessions for every non-artist artist at heart.
With newly introduced textured paint sessions and a lively selection of paintings to choose from, we know your inner Picasso is only a few sips from being utterly unleashed. So bring your best BYO bottle, some nibbles and groove to the tunes at these awesome studios for around $59 or swing by during the week for a mid-week special.
Looking for more activities to unleash your inner creative? Try your hand at the Sunshine Coast's best pottery classes.
Image Credit: The Art Hub & Frida's