Paint and Sip Class

Enjoy a relaxing evening getting creative with this fun painting class in Edinburgh!



2 hours

Class size 1 to 30 (public classes), 13 to 150

  £32 - £39 (£32 for Public Class; £39 for Private Class)

Settle In & Get Ready

Settle in & Get Ready

Purchase a drink from the bar (if you’re so inclined), find your seat, and get ready for a fun and relaxed creative experience.


Meet Your Artist

Meet Your Artist

Your friendly instructor will walk you through the night’s painting step-by-step — no experience needed.


Sketch Your Design

Sketch Your Design

Using our reference image, your artist will guide you step-by-step to sketch the outline of your painting.


Brush in Hand

Brush in Hand

Follow along as you layer colours, mix your own shades, try new brush strokes, and bring your masterpiece to life.


Add Your Personal Touch

Add Your Personal Touch

Make it your own — tweak colours, add flourishes, and let your personality shine on the canvas.


Show It Off

Show It Off

Leave with your finished artwork — the perfect memento of a night well spent.


Need a break? Come along, relax and paint at this fun and friendly paint and sip class in Edinburgh!
Never held a paintbrush before? Don't worry, this totally beginner-friendly art class will take you from start to finish with a whole load of helpful tips and tricks along the way – you'll be so amazed at what you can create with a just little bit of guidance.
Enjoy putting paint to canvas as you sip away with your favourite beverage – that's right, there's a fully-stocked bar ready to quench your thirst (it also serves food for the peckish painters among us!).
Ideal for those looking to get their craft on in a friendly and relaxed environment. Come alone, with friends or with colleagues, and get ready to unleash your creativity! If you're looking for fun things to do in Edinburgh, this paint and sip class is a great place to begin.
At the end of this relaxing and creative experience, you'll have your own handpainted masterpiece to take home and admire – what's not to love?
Please note:
  • This event is not BYOB but the bar will be open.
  • As our venues are licensed and serve alcohol, some may be restricted to guests aged 18 and over. If you are planning to attend with anyone under the age of 18, please check directly with the venue before purchasing tickets.
Please note for private bookings:
If you’d like us to come to your chosen location within Edinburgh city centre, a travel fee of £60 will be added after booking. If you're outside the centre, please let us know if you’d like a quote. Typically, no travel fees apply if you choose one of our partner venues.

Upcoming dates for Paint and Sip Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 8 Oct 2026, 8:55pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

19 upcoming dates between 10 Oct 2026 and 17 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 10 Oct 2026, 12pm-2pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Matisse Cat)
  • Thu 15 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Highland Cow)
  • Thu 22 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS • Mt Fuji)
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD • Summer Lemons)
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12pm-2pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Cowgirl Blossoms)
  • Thu 5 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Snowy Japan)
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Bob Ross Sunset)
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD • Highland Cow)
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS • Courtside Crush)
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Cherry Era)
  • Thu 19 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Powder Day)
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 12pm-2pm (The Alchemist, 51 George St, Edinburgh EH2 2HT • Cowgirl Blossoms)
  • Wed 25 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS • Bob Ross Snowy Mountains)
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS • Snow Globe)
  • Wed 2 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD • Winter in the Alps)
  • Wed 9 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Counting House, 34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD • Festive Starry Night)
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 12pm-2pm (Little Picardy, 18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA • Snow Globe)
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 7pm-9pm (The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JS • Courtside Crush)
  • Thu 17 Dec 2026, 12pm-2pm (Little Picardy, 18-22 Greenside Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3AA • Bob Ross Sunset)
What you'll get
  • All art materials and canvas provided.
  • Your masterpiece to keep.
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Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly!
What to bring
Some pocket money for the bar!
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a fun gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

34 W Nicolson St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9DD

Your teacher can also travel within 20 miles of Edinburgh, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Laura Crawford, attended Sep 2026: It was brilliant! The teacher shows you through each step and she was very helpful but also funny, she made it a lot of fun. I would highly recommend. You do not have to be good at art, it was easy to follow along and it’s a lovely bit of fun. Would be great for a hen do or just like we did, a night with your best pal!
  • 5/5 from Russell Williams, attended Jul 2026: Great way to spend the afternoon. Light hearted chat your favourite tipple and painting.
  • 5/5 from Carly McCafferty, attended Jul 2026: Iris was such a good teacher. She talked through how to achieve each element whilst encouraging to paint what felt natural. Everyone came out with such wonderful paintings.
  • 5/5 from Marilyn Morris, attended Jul 2026: Teacher was professional, friendly, very helpful and an excellent instructor! I learned a lot and was inspired to start regular painting lessons!
  • 5/5 from Molly Robertson, attended Jul 2026: Myself and 6 friends enjoyed the class, found it fun and also therapeutic. The teacher was very good, helpful but didn't feel like she was looking over your shoulder all the time. We never created any masterpieces but that's al part of the fun. This was part of a 60th birthday celebration
  • 4/5 from Ashrika, attended Jul 2026: I really enjoyed this class. The setting and atmosphere were lovely. However, I found the title "Paint and Sip" slightly misleading, as drinks were not included in the ticket price and had to be purchased separately from the bar. I have attended a few other “Sip and Paint” events where a drink was included in the ticket price, so I assumed this event would be the same.I still enjoyed the experience, but I think this could be made clearer in the title and not somewhere lost in the text description), so people know what to expect.
  • 4/5 from Anisa Veshaj, attended Jul 2026: It was a great session..really enjoyed it. People were great too. The teacher was nice and patient. Thanks
  • 5/5 from Caitlyn Wilson, attended Jun 2026: Really bubbly and upbeat teacher. So kind and helpful. Very enjoyable class! Thank you.
  • 5/5 from Janielee Avia, attended May 2026: Super fun class! Easy to follow along.
  • 5/5 from Janette Neill, attended May 2026: Enjoyed our night with our teacher Iris. Was fun and very relaxing. There was a small group (6) which made it very intimate.
  • 5/5 from Cathy Scott, attended Apr 2026: I booked this as a gift for Mother’s Day and attended with my mum. We had a great time, the class was a good size (9 or 10 people) and the teacher Camila was lovely, very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. We came away with canvases we were both happy with, having spent a very pleasant two hours doing something a bit different with our evening. Highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from George-Stefan Gogioman, attended Feb 2026: We really had a great time, had the space to be creative and have our fun. The teacher was funny and laid back, but always helpful; the atmosphere was relaxing and joyous. It worked beautifully as a date activity!
  • 5/5 from Bronwyn McCorquodale, attended Feb 2026: My mum and I did the Winter in the Alps painting led by Camilla. It was a really lovely experience and was really fun. The teacher was very helpful in walking round the room giving some tips and advice. But the whole thing was very relaxed. However, I think the class could do with being half an hour longer as we were in such a rush towards the end, it kind of affected the final painting and the enjoyment at that point. But overall, it was a really lovely experience and I would do it again.
  • 2/5 from James Brown, attended Jan 2026: It felt that with one instructor we were too many people for one session and pack of instruction on how to paint. For the same money I could have bought the materials and followed a YouTube tutorial.
  • 5/5 from Lorraine Wyse, attended Nov 2025: What a lovely relaxing class and great gift to get someone for their birthday etc and enjoy the night painting and chatting with your friend or friends..staff was very helpful and constantly going around and giving advice if needed.great night and would highly recommend
  • 5/5 from Gevi Margate, attended Oct 2025: My wife and I celebrated our 2nd anniversary doing this. My wife absolutely loved it. Iris was super helpful and friendly. She kept the session entertaining and low-key.
  • 5/5 from Tracey Sands, attended Sep 2025: Great class and a really good venue. Teacher was really welcoming and relaxed and the atmosphere was great! Will definitely do another class soon.
  • 4/5 from Aimee Youngs, attended Sep 2025: I took part in the Mount Fuji Sip and Paint at the Alchemist in Edinburgh. I really enjoyed the relaxed nature of the session and it was nice to feel like I was capable of creating a piece of artwork despite being an awful artist! The only thing I would say is that a two-hour session felt quite rushed and that three hours may allow for more time to finish off and socialise!
  • 5/5 from Leah Hailstones, attended Jun 2025: Iris was our teacher and she was so lovely, informative and generally great fun to be around! Will definitely be coming back asap.
  • 5/5 from Nicola Wee, attended Apr 2025: Great class, very relaxed, laid back and friendly, highly recommend.
  • 4/5 from Ciara Flaherty, attended Mar 2025: The venue and set up was lovely, it was a really chill and supportive atmosphere from both the teacher and the people in the class. It was a great positive way to spend an evening and we got quite a lot of flexibility about doing things in our own way and improvising, as well as being shown the basics and how to do it just like the main brief.
  • 5/5 from Sharron Ridd, attended Jan 2025: We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. Never done anything like this and wasn't really sure what to expect. Chose Bob Ross as a wee in joke with husband for xmas gift...itvwas our lock down guilty pleasure watching Bob Ross show. Venue: good, room lovely (though a sign would help from ground...counting house has many rooms) Teacher: friendly, guided really well, clear instructions but equally emphasised to use our own creativity. Encouraged and answered any questions. Result: I was gobsmacked that I actually created a painting I liked and resembled a Bob Ross one, but different to everyone else's. My husband actually admitted it was the most relaxed he had been for awhile..he zoned out. We had a lovely date night and I am sure we will be returning for other evenings. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Sonia Garcia Izquierdo, attended Nov 2024: Lovely class and a great teacher! We had a lovely time. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Nov 2024: Really fun, well instructed but relaxed atmosphere
  • 5/5 from Richard Garwood, attended Oct 2024: A present for my wife, we both went along - and glad that I did. Very relaxed, enjoyable and superb value for money! Would highly recommend.
  • 4/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Oct 2024: The party was a birthday present for me and my love of Bob Ross. The teachers were friendly and encouraging. The venue was small and very comfortable. I was disappointed with the materials provided insofar as they did not replicate those used by Bob Ross. I understand financial restraints to provide tools other than simple paintbrushes however many of the techniques synonymous with Bob Ross could not be replicated with 2 small brushes and a pencil. The canvases were a great size; not so small as to feel you were painting a tiny postcard and not too large to be intimidated by the white space. I cannot comment on price as it was a gift. I loved the cammeraderie with others around our table and the overall relaxed vibe.
  • 5/5 from Federica, attended Sep 2024: Relaxing and friendly host. Good location and all materials provided. You get to take your work home.
  • 5/5 from Lia, attended Sep 2024: A really fun and relaxing class that was suitable for all abilities. Would thoroughly recommend anyone considering it.
  • 5/5 from Debbie, attended Aug 2024: What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday afternoon, Paint and Sip was so much fun! After a nervous start we were put completely at ease by our lovely teacher Eleanor, as she was so encouraging instilling confidence in our capabilities. Looking forward to our next class already! Thank you Debi L.
  • 5/5 from Juliette, attended Aug 2024: Fabulous and enjoyable art class! Hadn’t painted in over 30 years, reminded me of how enjoyable it is! Art teachers were most helpful, my only gripe is maybe there should be more selection of brushes! Overall it’s definitely an afternoon out I would recommend
  • 5/5 from Megan Cunningham, attended Aug 2024: Really enjoyed the session, definitely will be back! Could do with some extra brush sizes next time
  • 4/5 from Danielle Alexander, attended Jun 2024: Class was good, although maybe a but advanced for a beginner. I felt that 2 hours wasn't long enough for this painting. The teacher was friendly and came around often to offer support but I felt the instructions were given too quickly or too far in advance relative to the length of time each step took. All in all a fun class and I would go back in future.
  • 5/5 from Andreas Grivas, attended May 2024: Great experience, venue and supervision, we thoroughly enjoyed our evening painting, we will be back for another one!
  • 5/5 from Mairi, attended Apr 2024: We were running a work networking event from our office. Katie was a great teacher and we had really positive feedback from everyone who attended.
  • 5/5 from Aaliya Bradley, attended Mar 2024: Lovely space for a class. Teacher was lovely and super helpful. Great vibes all round
  • 5/5 from Laura Dow, attended Mar 2024: There wasn't an occasion but we've attended various sip and paints. Love painting and the venue was lovely. Previous we've paid and the prosecco was provided. The art teacher was lovely and came round offering advice and extra paint. She was very positive and easy going. I'd book again but I even think for the price a complimentary drink would be nice. Had a lovely chilled evening with friends. Thank you
  • 5/5 from Jake Gilchrist, attended Feb 2024: Great way to spend Valentines! Everything was easy and fun, the teacher was very helpful and we had an amazing time :)
  • 3/5 from Karen Knight, attended Jan 2024: Great location and friendly teachers, but lPlease give participants advance notice to bring their own iPad in fully charged state!
  • 5/5 from Jenna Black, attended Sep 2023: Such a great experience for everyone involved, we had a large group of about 15+. Both ladies made everyone feel so involved and encouraged everyone to get involved. Paintvine took care of everything for us. Would definitely recommend!
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Paintvine is the UK’s best Paint & Sip, Sculpt & Sip, creative experience provider. Since launching, we’ve welcomed more than 80, 000 guests to beginner-friendly art events across the UK.
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Led by talented local artists, each experience provides friendly, step-by-step guidance through acrylic painting, clay sculpting or another creative activity. No previous artistic experience is needed, and all essential art materials are provided.
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Every session takes place in a relaxed, welcoming and judgment-free environment where the focus is on enjoying the creative process—not producing a perfect result.
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