Paint and sip kits for a night in at home, for 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 people. Each kit has the canvases, easels, acrylic paint and brushes, so all you add is the drinks, some snacks and a picture to copy. They suit a date night, a birthday, a hen do, a Christmas work do or a family night in.

Which kit for how many people

• 1 person: Mini Beginner Set ($24.99), a small 8 x 10cm canvas on a mini easel. A good stocking filler or a quiet afternoon with a child.
• 2 people: Beginner Kit for Two ($64.99), two 30.5 x 30.5cm canvas panels with two easels, plus a paint set and brush set to share.
• 4 people: Kit for Four ($99.99), 76 pieces with medium canvases and easels.
• 6 or 8 people: the Party Kit for 6 ($148.49) and Party Kit for 8 ($179.99), where everyone gets their own canvas and easel. In the Kit for 6, one pair shares a paint set and brushes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does a paint and sip night take?

Plan on two to three hours: 15 minutes to set up and sketch, an hour or so of painting, a drying break, and time to finish details and compare.

Do we need any painting experience?

No. Pick a simple subject such as a sunset, a single flower or a pōhutukawa branch, and work from background to foreground. Acrylic dries fast, so mistakes can be painted over in minutes.

What else should I buy?

Paper towels, a jar of water per person, and something to cover the table. If you want everyone working bigger, add stretched canvas. Our guide to hosting a paint and sip at home has an easy first painting and a timeline for the night.

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