About Paint Pinot.
Paint and sip meets art wine bar in Canberra. A creative social experience designed to make painting approachable, fun and memorable.
Canberra’s First Paint and Sip Art Wine Bar
Hi, I’m Tina Hansen, founder of Paint Pinot, an exhibiting artist, teacher and business owner. I started Paint Pinot because I truly believe there’s a painting in everyone.
Since 2017, I’ve seen it again and again. People walk in sure they can’t paint, and they walk out with a piece of art they’re proud of. All they need to do is believe in the process.
As a fully licensed wine bar, we make it easy. Just walk in, with no gear and no BYO needed. Wine, cocktails and great food are available to purchase, so you can relax and enjoy the creativity and fun.
Our Story
How It Started
Paint Pinot began in 2017 at the Glass Cafe in Mittagong, where I live, with just one event a fortnight. I still remember our very first event. There were only five people: the owner, Leanne, and her daughter, and a lovely lady, Vesna, with her husband, Wayne, and their daughter, Carissa.
Why It Started
I wanted to connect everyday people with the wonderful world of art. My son, who was living in Canada, first told me about paint and sip, which was already popular there and in the States. I thought, “Yes, this is something I can do,” and I quickly discovered a real passion for it.
How It Grew
Those fortnightly events grew into mobile events right across New South Wales. In 2019, we opened our first venue in Braddon, ACT, and within twelve months we had our liquor licence and became Canberra’s first paint and sip art wine bar. It was important to us that guests didn’t have to bring a thing, with food and drinks right there to purchase. Today we have over 100 paintings to choose from.
We’ve also always kept a high standard of materials, because as an artist, I believe you need quality materials. We’ve used archival paint right from the beginning. Over the years, we’ve really worked on our processes: how to teach people the best way to get great results, and how to fine-tune our events so they run beautifully. Our entire staff really do a wonderful job of bringing together our amazing events.
What Makes Paint Pinot Different
Have fun, sip wine and be creative. Paint Pinot brings an artist’s studio and a wine bar together under one roof.
Led by Artists
Every session is guided step by step by one of our artists, so anyone can create a painting they’re proud of. No experience needed.
A Real Art Wine Bar
Our Braddon studio is a fully catered Art Wine Bar, serving food, drinks and cocktails while you paint.
Fun, Different
More social than a class and more creative than a night out, and you take your own finished canvas home.
Ways to Paint With Us
From our Braddon studio to partner venues across Canberra, NSW and the ACT, there’s a Paint Pinot experience for every group.
Painting Sessions
Book a seat at a paint and sip session at our Braddon studio or a partner venue.
Private Events
Hens’ nights, birthdays, team building and more, with exclusive use of the studio.
Come Paint With Us
Book a paint and sip session at our Braddon studio or a partner venue, or plan a private event for your group.