Westside Canvas and Wine
Looking for a fun paint and sip experience in Melbourne’s west?
Kerrie Gottliebsen is expanding her travel-poster horizons to launch Westside Canvas and Wine, a relaxed, beginner-friendly paint and sip class at Hop Heads in Altona. Come along, unwind, let your hair down, laugh your head off, and get creative in a safe, judgement-free space.
The West's New Paint and Sip Experience
Whether you come solo or with friends, our 2.5-hour painting sessions are all about connection and creativity, no experience needed. Enjoy a glass of wine, a bubbly, or a beer, (or a non-alcoholic option), learn simple painting techniques, and create your own mid-century, pop art, or travel poster inspired artwork to take home.
Perfect for girls’ nights, date nights, hen’s parties, mums and dads with kids, the fellas or anyone searching for a welcoming paint and sip class in the western suburbs of Melbourne.
Kerrie Gottliebsen’s Westside Background
I’ve been painting for as long as I can remember. Art has always been part of who I am, from childhood afternoons with a paintbrush, exhibitions, to the past five years creating over 100 vintage-inspired travel posters. What started as a creative passion has grown into something I now want to share with others.
Westside Canvas and Wine was born from a simple idea: bring people together to create their own mid-century modern inspired posters in a relaxed, welcoming space. You don’t need to be “good at art.” It truly doesn’t matter whether the last thing you painted was a stick figure in primary school, or whether you’re an experienced creative. This is about letting go of judgement, learning a few simple techniques, and rediscovering the joy of making something with your own hands.
Over 2.5 hours, you’ll be guided step-by-step while enjoying a glass of wine, or a non-alcoholic option if you prefer. It’s a chance to switch off, have a laugh, and take a little time just for you. Come on your own and you’ll be amongst friends, or bring a friend (or five!) and make it a shared experience.
I also cater for hen’s parties, date nights, mums or dads with older kids (I’m prone to swearing), birthday celebrations, or simply a fun night out doing something different. You’ll leave with your very own artwork, and the pride that comes from being brave enough to try something new.
Because creativity isn’t about perfection. It’s about connection and having a good time.
Reservations
Westside Canvas and Wine Paint and Sip classes:
Location: Hop Heads in Altona
78 Pier Street Altona VIC 3018
Upcoming Dates TBC
Bespoke events: Call Kerrie Gottliebsen on 0412 145 070 to discuss
Cost: $65 per 2.5 hour session
Time: 6.30pm to 9pm Saturday nights (monthly)
Time: 1.30pm to 4pm Sunday afternoons (monthly)
QnA
What’s Included
- All art supplies are provided — canvas, paints, brushes, easels and aprons. You don’t need to bring anything except yourself, some creativity, and some courage. Drinks are available at happy hour prices and your first drink is on me.
What to Wear
- Wear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. Aprons are provided, but paint may still splatter.
Drinks & Food
- Drinks are available at Happy Hour prices: $10 for house red, white and bubbly, and special prices on craft beer (It is at Hop Heads after all!)
- You are welcome to order food, or bring food. Hop Heads is surrounded by restaurants.
Arrival and Departure
- Guests are asked to arrive 10 minutes early to settle in, find their seat, set up drinks/snacks and get ready before painting starts.
- Classes are held in a bar – you are welcome to stay, party, admire your artwork, or consider your next class.
Experience Level
- Everyone is welcome, no painting experience is required. Classes are designed to be relaxed, fun, and judgment-free. I will be guiding you through every step.
Booking & Cancellation
- Advance booking is recommended, as classes can sell out or have limited spaces classes are a minimum of ten and maximum of 20 people.
- Refunds or reschedules only prior to 48 hours beforehand.
- A credit or option to reschedule will be offered if cancellation is late or if the event gets cancelled due to low enrolment or other issues.
Age & Group Info
- While our paint and sip sessions are adult focused, children may attend if accompanied by a guardian.
Take-Home Art
You take home your completed painting at the end of the session — it’s yours to keep and display. A group photo will be taken at the completion of the class for social media.
Drinking Responsibly
- Westside Canvas and Wine is all about fun — and that includes drinking responsibly. As part of the booking process, participants will agree to consume alcohol responsibly and respectfully. Our classes are relaxed and social, but they’re not the place to arrive intoxicated. Excessive drinking disrupts the experience for others (and nobody wants to paint beside someone who’s unwell or knocking over paint water).
- Arriving already intoxicated may mean you’re unable to participate, and refunds will not be provided in this circumstance. We want everyone to have an enjoyable, creative 2.5 hours — so pace yourself, stay hydrated, and keep it tidy.
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Address
P.O Box 221 Altona Victoria 3018
Phone
Business hours every Friday +61 412 145 070
kerriegottliebsen@gmail.com