Sip and Paint | Pinot & Picasso Taranaki

FAQ

Where are you located?

Our sip and paint studio in Taranaki is centrally located in the bustling New Plymouth CBD on the corner of Liardet Street and Devon Street East. It’s a short walk from the iconic New Plymouth Wind Wand on the foreshore, close to many walkways, beautiful parks, and nature reserves.

Can I purchase alcoholic beverages at the studio?

Yes! From 26th July 2024 we will have alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available to purchase at our studio!

What beverages are available to purchase?

Great question! We have wine, beer, and cider as well as a low-alcohol beer, alcohol free gin and tonic and alcohol free wine available to purchase.

Can I still BYO?

Yes, you can still bring your own beverages along to your session until the 16th August 2024. From the 16th August 2024 onwards there will be a corkage fee of $5 per bottle.

Are there local restaurants and bars nearby?

We are surrounded by so many amazing local restaurants and bars – there’s something for everyone’s taste! Some of our favourites include: Social Kitchen, Table Restaurant & Lobby, Thai Chef’s Restaurant, Ms White, Viet Nom Nom, Shining Peak Brewing, The Rooftop Bar & Eatery, and Three Sisters Brewery.

Do you offer catering?

Yes, we do! We provide grazing boxes that can be purchased on the website checkout and stunning grazing tables for private functions. We’ve partnered with amazing local caterer Mere from The Sugar Shack! A talented chef with a special love of locally sourced, seasonal produce, Mere trained at Massey University in Wellington where she earned her Diploma in Catering and Hospitality.

Do you have food available for purchase at the studio?

Yes! We have a range of delicious snack options that you can purchase in the studio including; smoked manuka olives, chocolate covered pretzels, beef bacon and basil meatballs, pork and apple cocktail sausage rolls, and smoked cheddar tartlets.

What are your parking options?

There is main street parking around the studio which is free after 6pm and free all day Sunday, as well as paid carparks close the to the sip and paint studio.

What time should I arrive and how long are the sessions?

We recommend arriving at the studio 10 minutes before the session commences as to give you plenty of time to get comfortable, set up, and get the wines flowing. The estimated running time is between 2 – 3hrs.

If I come with a friend, will we be sitting together?

We will always do our best to ensure that groups are placed together.
If you and your friends are booking separately, it’s best to arrive a little earlier to ensure we can seat your group together. We like to operate under the mantra ‘first in best dressed’ when it comes to seating in our sip and paint studios.
If you have any other special requests please put the details into the booking notes! We want everyone to have the best experience possible at Pinot & Picasso.

What do I wear to a night at Pinot & Picasso?

We like to keep our arty parties fun and exciting. Whether you choose to dress up, make your sip and paint a theme, or just attend for a date night on the weekend we expect you to wear what feels comfortable. As our experience does involve paint (shocking! I hope we mentioned this earlier) we do encourage you to not wear anything you would be disappointed if paint ended up on. Or couldn’t be dry-cleaned. Our artists will provide you with aprons to wear during the session to minimise any accidental paint mistakes.

Is there a fridge & glassware?

Yes, our Pinot & Picasso studios all have a fridge inside their studio to keep drinks cold! We also have glassware too so no need to bring plastic cups!