Friends painting colourful canvases beside wine glasses in a cosy Dublin studio

Paint and sip Dublin

Date night, done differently.

Sip, paint, laugh. Our two-hour guided evenings bring couples, friends and solo adventurers together around a canvas in Dublin.

No painting background is needed. Bring yourself, choose a glass, and leave with a one-off painting and a good story.

All materials provided One drink included Solo painters welcome

Upcoming evenings

This month's social painting themes

Pick a theme, bring your favourite person, and settle in for a relaxed creative night out. Places are arranged in small tables so conversation comes easily.

Bright painted pet portraits displayed on easels during a Dublin social art night
Cosy studio

Paint Your Pet

Thursday, 12 September · 7:00 pm

Turn a favourite photo into a playful portrait with clear guidance at every stage.

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Blue and teal cityscape paintings inspired by Dublin at a guided evening workshop
Partner wine bar

Starry Night over Dublin

Friday, 20 September · 7:30 pm

Paint Dublin lights, deep blues and a little evening atmosphere while your host pours the first round.

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Warm terracotta and turquoise Italian summer scene paintings on a workshop table
Cosy studio

Italian Summer Scenes

Saturday, 28 September · 6:30 pm

A warm, colourful composition for couples and friends who like a slower, sunnier palette.

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Abstract cocktail-inspired paintings in pastel teal and terracotta at a social art event
Partner cafe

Abstract Cocktails

Wednesday, 2 October · 7:00 pm

Loose shapes, bold marks and plenty of room to make the picture your own.

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Themes change weekly. Ask us about private dates for birthdays, hen parties and small groups.

Your evening, sorted

Everything you need for a creative night out

We set the tables, prepare the materials and guide the painting. You only need to arrive ready to have a go.

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  • Canvas, paints and brushesAprons are ready at your seat.
  • A complimentary drinkChoose wine, beer or a soft drink.
  • Step-by-step guidanceOur artist keeps the pace friendly.
  • Your painting to take homeIt is yours, marks and all.

A glimpse around the tables

There is no single right finish. Colour outside the lines if that is your style.

Guests laughing beside colourful canvases at an Ateliera Studio social painting table Hands adding terracotta brushstrokes to a guided evening painting in Dublin Finished pastel paintings propped against easels after a paint and sip night

Loved by Dublin socialisers

Good company helps.

A little paint gives the evening something to talk about.

"We did the Tropical Sunset night for our anniversary. We laughed all evening, and our matching paintings are now on the wall."
Niamh B.

Not sure which theme to pick?

Tell us about your group's mood, timing and favourite art styles. The six-step quiz points you towards an evening that fits your plans.

Find Our Social Vibe

Six quick steps

  1. 1Your experience
  2. 2Your group's vibe
  3. 3Your preferred style
  4. 4Your ideal evening

It takes about two minutes.

Plan your night

Tell us what you have in mind

Share a few details and our Dublin studio team will suggest a suitable theme, date and setting.

Small group? Mention your preferred date.

We will reply with practical details for your chosen evening.