70th birthday paint and sip

Seventy years of stories, one big night.

Family, old friends and the whole crew around one table, painting along to the songs that started it all. We bring everything and run the night.

  • We come to you
  • All gear supplied
  • Pick your era
  • $700 for your first 10 guests
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Two friends smiling with their whale canvases under blue and pink lights at a Bundaberg paint and sip
Canvases up, cheeks sore.
Why it works

Why a paint and sip is the perfect 70th birthday

A 70th birthday paint and sip is a celebration of a life still going, not a retrospective. The guest of honour is sharper than most, funnier than they let on, and deserves a night that treats them like the main character. A paint and sip gives you that without forcing it. Painting for the quieter moments, singalongs for the big ones, speeches tucked in between and a finished canvas every guest takes home as a keepsake.

70 is the age where the family wants the kids and the grandkids in the same room, and the guest of honour wants the night to feel warm rather than wild. A paint and sip handles that. Everyone has the painting to focus on, which solves the problem of what the younger guests do and what the older guests do at the same time.

Paint Juicy has hosted 70ths as gentle daytime lunches at bowls clubs, as three-generation afternoon tea sessions at home, and as warm evening events at family-friendly venues. The pacing shifts to suit. We have run private paint and sip sessions where the guest of honour's painting was printed as a card for the entire extended family to keep. The canvas is not the main point of a 70th, but it is a really lovely thing to go home with.

If you are deciding between a 70th and another kind of milestone, check the milestone birthday overview. It covers every age group from 40 to 90 and helps narrow down the vibe. For other occasion types, look at the hens parties or empty nesters pages.

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What to expect

How your 70th birthday paint and sip runs

  1. 01

    Lock in your booking

    Submit an enquiry with your date, guest count, preferred location and any add-ons you want included. We confirm availability, lock in your artist, send a booking summary and share everything your group needs before the day. No chasing, no guest list spreadsheets, no last-minute confusion about what is happening.

  2. 02

    We handle the setup

    Paint Juicy arrives early and sets up every canvas, easel, paint palette, brush kit and apron before your first guest walks in. The venue is ready to go. Tables are laid out, the playlist is running low in the background, and everything is exactly where it needs to be. You show up, your people show up, and the event starts.

  3. 03

    The session runs itself

    Your artist hosts the whole event on mic, guiding every step of the painting so nobody gets lost or left behind. Singalong breaks, games and cheeky moments are woven in between paint layers so the energy never drops and nobody is left staring at a drying canvas. No painting experience needed and no pressure to be any good at it.

  4. 04

    Take home your canvas

    Every guest leaves with a finished painting they actually want to hang up, plus the photos and group memories that come with it. Once the session wraps, we clear the space and leave it how we found it. The organiser does not lift a finger. That is the whole idea.

Everything sorted

What every 70th birthday paint and sip includes

  1. 01

    Canvas

    Full size quality canvas every guest takes home.

  2. 02

    All art gear

    Paints, brushes, easel and apron for every guest.

  3. 03

    Hosted session

    Artist on mic the entire time guiding every step.

  4. 04

    Singalong playlist

    Locked to your theme, 80s, 90s, pop, country and more.

  5. 05

    Games and prizes

    Cheeky fun moments built into the session.

  6. 06

    Full setup

    We arrive early, set everything up and run the whole night.

Good to know

  • Where we run

    Gold Coast, Brisbane, QLD, NSW and NT

  • Group size

    Minimum 10 paid seats for private bookings

  • What's included

    All painting gear, hosted session, singalongs, games, full setup

  • Drinks

    BYO friendly or licensed venues depending on location

  • The format

    Guided painting on mic, singalongs, games and prizes throughout

  • Age

    Every public session is 18+. Private bookings welcome all ages with a parent or guardian present at all times. Anyone under 18 can never be left unattended before, during or after a session, as our team is busy running the night and cannot supervise them. Bottomless and life drawing sessions are strictly 18+. Most 70ths are family-friendly.

Make it yours

Choose the vibe for your 70th

Every 70th birthday paint and sip is built around a singalong theme and a painting that suits the occasion. Pick the one that lands for the guest of honour and we build the playlist, the painting and the games around it.

  1. 01

    60s and 70s Singalong

    The vibe for a 70th where the guest of honour grew up on proper pop, Motown, early rock and the golden era of the ballad. Gentle on the vocal cords, warm on the energy, and every guest in the room knows every word.

  2. 02

    Movie Magic

    A themed painting with songs from the big screen running through the night. Works across every age group and every mood.

  3. 03

    Gentle Classics

    Softer pacing, instrumental moments, sing-along-if-you-want-to energy. Perfect for mixed-age crowds where grandkids are part of the night.

  4. 04

    Aussie Classics Singalong

    Slim Dusty, John Williamson, The Seekers, Olivia Newton-John and the rest. Particularly good for regional and country-town 70ths.

How long it runs

How long is a 70th birthday paint and sip?

Your session

Up to 3 hours

Painting, gentle singalongs and group moments at a warm pace. Room for speeches, cake, old photos and grandkids reading out cards.

Straightforward pricing

How much does a 70th birthday paint and sip cost?

Private 70th birthday paint and sip bookings run on a flat rate for the first ten guests, with a simple per-person rate after that. No venue hire on top of us. No hidden charges for setup or the host. What you see is what you pay.

First 10 Guests

$700

Flat rate covers the full session, all equipment, full setup and your hosted artist for the event. Minimum booking is 10 paid seats.

Each Additional Guest

$65

Per person after your first 10. Scales simply as your group grows, whether that is 15 guests or 50. Add-ons are quoted separately.

Groups smaller than 10 are welcome to join a public paint and sip session near you instead of booking privately. Public sessions start from $59 per person. Want to give the experience as a gift? Gift cards are available here. Every artwork comes from the Paint Juicy catalogue, and we can tweak colours and details to suit your occasion.

Make it yours

Optional add-ons for your 70th birthday

Mention any of these when you enquire and we will build them into your session.

Birthday Shout Out and Spotlight Tarot Mini Readings Karaoke Moments Photo Wall Props Artwork Colour Tweaks Playlist Request Bottomless Drinks Package
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Good questions

70th birthday paint and sip FAQs

How many guests do we need for a private 70th?

The minimum for a private booking is 10 paid guests. Smaller groups are welcome to join a public paint and sip session across QLD, NSW and NT. Your group still sits together and still has a lovely time.

Can grandchildren attend a 70th paint and sip?

Yes. Private bookings welcome all ages, as long as a parent or guardian stays with anyone under 18 at all times. Under 18s can never be left unattended before, during or after the session, as our team is busy running the night and cannot supervise them. Grandkids, nieces and nephews can all be part of grandma or grandpa's 70th. Nude life drawing and bottomless sessions are strict 18 plus. Mention the ages when you enquire.

Is the pace suitable for older guests?

The pace adapts. For a 70th the session runs up to 3 hours, with longer breaks between painting steps, softer music in the guided sections and louder singalong moments between. Your artist reads the room on the night and adjusts the tempo as the session runs.

Can we pick a meaningful painting?

Yes. Choose from the Paint Juicy catalogue and we can tweak an existing design to suit your occasion. 70ths often go for a painting connected to a special place, a pet, a garden, a view or a symbol meaningful to the guest of honour. Get in touch with the brief.

Can we do a daytime session instead of evening?

Daytime suits 70ths brilliantly. Natural light is kinder, guests drive home safely and grandkids can easily be part of the event. We run daytime sessions every day of the week where venues allow. Mention your preferred time when you enquire.

Where do you run 70th birthday sessions?

Across Queensland, NSW and NT. On the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour, Darwin and more.

How far in advance should we book?

Two to three months out is the sweet spot. Weekend dates fill fastest. Check our booking and attendance terms for deposit details.

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Celebrate 70 properly

Private bookings start from 10 paid seats. Tell us your date, location and guest count and we will build a 70th paint and sip that suits the guest of honour and every generation in the room. Smaller group? Join a public session near you.

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