FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need any experience in drawing or painting?

No, not at all! Our sip & paint events are open to everyone, whether you love to paint, or you’ve never picked up a paintbrush in your life! Whatever your abilities, you’ll have fun and learn a few things about painting along the way while creating your very own masterpiece to take home and hang pride of place on your wall! 

Do I have to paint the same artwork as the artist?

No way José! Our artist will guide the class step-by-step to paint the featured painting, but feel free to let your imagination run wild!! Get creative with the colours, paint your own design or have a go at one of our other paintings. It’s your canvas, so if you feel inspired just let your creativity flow.

What does the cost of the event include? Do I need to bring anything with me?

The Palette Studio provides ALL the materials you will need. We provide ALL the materials you will need: Paints, brushes, a palette, an apron and of course a canvas to take your work of art home with you! Our artist will guide you step-by-step to paint your event’s featured painting. Wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, tea, coffee, water and snacks are available to purchase at all our venues.

If I book with friends, can we sit together?

Yes of course! Although our events are a great way to meet new friends, we want you to enjoy yourselves, so if you want to sit together as a group, when booking, just tick the box in the checkout area, provide the names of those in your group and we will ensure you are seated together. Don’t forget that if you book 10 or more seats in one transaction you will receive a 10% discount by entering the discount code 10GRPDCT at the checkout!

Do you offer any discounts for groups?

Yes! For groups of 10 or more, when you book your seats in one transaction you will receive a 10% discount by entering the discount code 10GRPDCT at the checkout.

We also regularly offer promotional discounts which are subject to expiry dates. For example, when we offer the “Bring a Friend” discount you will receive a €5 saving when you book 2 seats.

How long does a general sip & paint event last?

Our general sip & paint events run for approximately 3 hours. This timing includes a small break during the session where you can stretch your legs, socialise and admire your fellow artists’ paintings!

How early should I arrive?

We are ready to welcome you 15 mins before the event starting time. It’s great if you arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time so you can take your seat and order a drink. The event starts promptly at the event starting time.

Do I need a reservation?

To ensure that we have an available seat for you please make an advanced reservation.

Can I purchase drinks & snacks at the event?

Yes, our venues have a wide selection of refreshments and snacks available to purchase at the event including wine, beer, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, tea, coffee, water and various snacks. At all events you must be 18 years or older to purchase and consume alcohol.

What should I wear?

We provide aprons to help protect your clothing, however just in case, we suggest that you wear something that you wouldn’t mind getting a little paint on.

What type of paint do you use?

Acrylic paint.

What size is the canvas?

We normally use 40 x 50 cm canvases. For special projects we may use other sizes but we will let you know in the event description. if you would like to paint on a slightly smaller canvas (30 x 40 cm), for example, if you are travelling ✈️ so it will fit in your hand luggage, let us know beforehand & we’ll organise it for you.

Will my painting be dry by the end of the event?

Acrylic paint dries fast, however there may still be a few areas that are a little sticky before you leave.

Do you offer private events?

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. We provide all the materials you and your guests will need. We have various painting activities and venues available and we will work with you to provide the best options that fit your group’s needs.

Do you hold painting events for children?

Yes. Children are welcome at all of our events, unless stated in the event description. We also hold specific art class events for children as well as organise kids parties. Please check out our Private Events page, get a quote here or contact us for more information.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule my booking?

You may cancel or reschedule your booking (subject to availability) up to 48 hours before your session (or 72 hours before your session for groups of 8 or more people). In the rare event that you contact us to cancel your booking before these times but do not receive a response, we will honour this agreement based on the time you made contact.

Should something unexpected come up and you need to cancel or reschedule within 48 hours (or within 72 hours for groups of eight or more people), there is a fee of €15 per seat. However, cancellation, reschedule and refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis on special circumstances.

Thank you for understanding that we cannot refund ‘no contact’ or ‘no shows’. Please see our Refund Policy for further information.