Paint and Sip – Floating Lanterns

Saturday 28 February | 12:00–2:30pm | 30×40cm Canvas | $65

Create a moment of calm, warmth, and quiet magic at Paint and Sip – Floating Lanterns, a relaxed Saturday daytime painting experience hosted at Colourful Wine Art Café & Bar in Tallawong. This session invites you to slow down and enjoy a longer creative flow, painting glowing lanterns drifting gently into the sky — a symbol of hope, release, and new beginnings.

This large-canvas edition of Floating Lanterns offers guests more space to explore colour, movement, and atmosphere compared to our shorter weekday sessions. With guided instruction and a welcoming environment, this class is ideal for beginners and returning guests alike.

🏮 About the Floating Lanterns Artwork

Floating Lanterns is inspired by the peaceful beauty of lanterns rising together into the night — each one carrying intention, memory, or wish. The artwork focuses on:

• A softly blended evening sky

• Warm glowing lanterns with gentle highlights

• Subtle movement and depth through layering

• A calm, balanced composition

Rather than focusing on fine detail, the painting encourages expressive brushwork and smooth colour transitions. This makes it approachable for beginners while still producing a visually striking final result.

The 30×40cm canvas allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the process, creating an artwork that feels complete, spacious, and ready to display at home.

🍷 A Relaxed Saturday Daytime Paint and Sip

Saturday afternoon sessions at Colourful Wine are designed to feel unhurried and restorative. This 2.5-hour Paint and Sip offers the perfect balance between guidance and creative freedom, allowing guests to enjoy the painting process without rushing.

Throughout the session, guests are welcome to purchase:

• Wine, cocktails, and mocktails

• Coffee, tea, and specialty drinks

• Desserts and light café treats

This relaxed café-style setting transforms the session into a full creative outing rather than just a class.

You can explore more upcoming sessions here:
👉 https://www.colourfulwine.com.au/paint-and-sip/

🎨 What You’ll Learn & Create

During this session, you’ll be guided step by step through:

• Blending a smooth sky background using acrylic paint

• Creating soft light effects for glowing lanterns

• Building depth with layering and tonal contrast

• Balancing warm and cool colours

• Refining highlights to give the lanterns a floating effect

All materials are provided, including your 30×40cm canvas, paints, brushes, apron, and full instruction. No prior painting experience is required — everything is demonstrated clearly and patiently.

🌿 Creativity, Calm & Wellbeing

Painting scenes like Floating Lanterns encourages mindfulness and presence. The gentle repetition of brushstrokes, smooth colour blending, and warm glow of the lanterns help calm the nervous system and promote relaxation.

Creative activities are widely recognised for their positive impact on mental wellbeing. According to the
👉 Better Health Channel – Creative Activities and Mental Health
https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/creativity-and-mental-health

engaging in creative expression can reduce stress, improve mood, and support emotional balance.

This session is intentionally designed to feel soothing, reflective, and uplifting — making it an ideal daytime creative escape.

👥 Who This Session Is Perfect For

Floating Lanterns is ideal for:

• Beginners looking for a guided, pressure-free experience

• Friends wanting a calm Saturday activity

• Couples seeking a relaxed creative date

• Solo guests who enjoy quiet focus

• Anyone who loves warm, atmospheric artwork

Every guest is supported throughout the session, and no two paintings will look the same.

📍 Event Details

Event: Paint and Sip – Floating Lanterns
Date: Saturday 28 February
Time: 12:00–2:30pm
Canvas Size: 30×40cm
Price: $65 per person
Location: Colourful Wine Art Café & Bar, Tallawong

If you enjoy longer creative formats, you may also like our
👉 https://www.colourfulwine.com.au/workshops/

✨ Part of Our Romantic & Abstract Trendy Series

This Floating Lanterns session sits beautifully within our Romantic & Abstract Trendy Series, offering a calm and reflective daytime experience before the dramatic evening finale. It’s an ideal way to enjoy the series at a slower pace while still creating a meaningful, expressive artwork.

🎟️ Book Your Paint and Sip Experience

Floating Lanterns is a peaceful and rewarding way to spend your Saturday afternoon — combining creativity, atmosphere, and gentle guidance in a welcoming space.

👉 Book your Floating Lanterns Paint and Sip session today