Why your Christmas party should be a Paint Juicy night

Christmas parties are usually the same thing every year. Bistro dinner. Awkward Secret Santa. One person doing too much at the bar. Everyone home by 10. We built Christmas Paint and Sip to be the work Christmas party people actually look forward to, not the one they try to get out of. Up to 3 hours of festive singalongs, premium paint on a real canvas, proper entertainment and a finished painting everyone takes home as the souvenir. Nobody is sitting in silence.

Every session is hosted live by a real artist who walks the room with a microphone. Every step is guided so even the most 'I cannot draw a stick figure' guest leaves with something worth hanging on the fridge or under the tree. Singalong moments and Christmas trivia are baked in throughout, partly because they are riotously fun, partly because they let the paint dry between layers. By the time we hit the chorus of All I Want for Christmas you will have forgotten you ever felt awkward at a work function in your life.

What is included in every Christmas session

• A live host artist on the mic walking every guest through the painting step by step
• Premium paint, brushes, easel, canvas and apron set up at every seat before you arrive
• A Christmas singalong playlist packed with classics and modern festive bangers
• Christmas trivia, games and laugh-out-loud moments woven throughout the session
• A finished festive painting you actually want to put on the wall every December
• Full setup by our team so nobody has to lift a finger
• A venue partner with a proper bar and kitchen so food and drinks are sorted

The work Christmas party that finally feels like a party

Most of our December bookings are work Christmas parties for teams between 10 and 60 people. The reason it works so well is that it actually creates connection. Quiet team members get into it. Loud team members get to be loud. Nobody is forced to sit and make small talk all night. Everyone goes home with a finished canvas, a sore face from laughing and a story to tell about the time the office actually had fun together.

Coming with a smaller crew? Grab seats at one of our public Christmas sessions and join the party. Booking the whole work team, the family Christmas party or a friends Christmas catch-up? Book a private Christmas session and the whole room is yours. Private bookings start at $700 flat for the first 10 guests and $65 for every guest after that. Minimum 10 paid seats.

For private bookings we can come to your venue, your favourite bar, your local bowls club, even your backyard if there is power and a roof. We bring the whole show. You bring the people and the playlist requests. Artwork comes from the Paint Juicy catalogue and we can tweak the colours and details to suit the group.

Where we run Christmas Paint and Sip sessions

Paint Juicy is 100% mobile. We run Christmas Paint and Sip sessions across Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory at a rotating list of partner venues. From Brisbane and the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville and Cairns in Queensland. Newcastle, Penrith, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, the Hunter Valley and beyond in NSW. Darwin, Palmerston, Humpty Doo, Nightcliff and the wider Top End in NT. If we are not in your town yet, a private booking can change that. We come to you.

Cannot make a session right now but want to gift someone a Paint Juicy night they will actually use? Paint Juicy gift vouchers are valid across every public session in every state, never expire, and let the recipient pick the date and theme that works for them. Vouchers land in the inbox the moment you check out.

Frequently asked questions

When do Christmas sessions run?

Christmas Paint and Sip sessions run across November and December, and the December diary fills up by October most years. If you are planning a work Christmas party, the earlier you book the better.

Can we add karaoke or photo wall props for our Christmas party?

Yes. Karaoke, photo wall props, photographer add-ons and tarot mini-readings are all available as private booking add-ons. Get in touch and we will quote it.

Do I need to be able to paint?

Not even a little bit. Our host artist walks you through every brushstroke. People who have never picked up a brush leave with something they are proud of. People who already paint leave with a sore face from laughing. Both win.

How long is a session?

Up to 3 hours from start to finish. Long enough to settle in, enjoy a few drinks and properly enjoy the night. Short enough to be home at a reasonable hour.

What is the age policy?

All public Paint Juicy sessions are 18+ because the venues are licensed and the playlists get cheeky. Nude life drawing and bottomless sessions are strictly 18+. Check the individual session listing for the exact age policy.

Can I book a private session?

Yes. Private bookings start at $700 flat for the first 10 guests and $65 for every guest after that, with a minimum of 10 paid seats. Get in touch with the date, the rough headcount and the location and we will sort it.

What if I am the only one in my friend group up for it?

Solo guests are super welcome at every Paint Juicy session. Plenty of people come on their own and leave with new mates. The room is friendly, the host is on the mic, and nobody is left in the corner.