What supplies do I need to host a wine and paint night at home?

For a smooth paint and sip at home, you need a well-planned basics list: canvases or thick mixed-media paper (one per guest, plus a few extras), acrylic paints in primary colors plus white and black, brushes in different sizes, palettes or paper plates for mixing colors, cups or jars for water, paper towels or old rags, table covers and optional aprons or old shirts, good lighting, and a screen if you are using a tutorial video. Create a checklist in your Fiestukis event and use the “bring something” list so guests can help with supplies like extra brushes or tablecloths.

How much wine and food should I plan for a wine and paint party?

For a typical 3-hour wine and paint night, plan about half a bottle of wine per person if most guests drink, plus one extra bottle for safety. Offer 1–2 non-alcoholic drinks per person such as sparkling water, juice, or mocktails. For food, prepare one medium cheese or charcuterie board for every 4–5 people, plus bowls of nuts, chips, or veggies. Because everyone is busy painting, finger foods are ideal. In Fiestukis, divide your wine and paint night food menu into wines, soft drinks, savory snacks, and sweets so guests can easily pick what to bring.

How do I structure the evening so guests don’t feel rushed?

A relaxed schedule keeps the night fun and stress-free. A simple structure is: 0:00–0:30 for arrivals, pouring drinks, explaining the theme, and light snacking; 0:30–2:00 for the painting session with short breaks to refill drinks and stretch; and 2:00–2:30 to finish details, clean brushes, and take photos with the paintings. Let guests know the rough timing in your Fiestukis event description so latecomers don’t worry and everyone knows when you will start painting.

What are some easy wine and paint party ideas for beginners?

For beginners, choose simple, forgiving designs so everyone feels successful. Good ideas include abstract color blocks or geometric shapes, silhouettes like city skylines, trees or mountains over a blended background, simple wine glasses, bottles or grapes, and seasonal themes like pumpkins, snowflakes, or beach sunsets. You can offer a few options and let guests pick. Share your chosen ideas and reference images in the Fiestukis event so people can get excited beforehand.

How can I keep my home clean during a paint and sip night?

To keep your home clean, prepare well: cover tables with plastic or thick paper and tape the edges down, ask guests to wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on or provide cheap aprons, keep food and drinks on a separate table away from the paint, use water-based acrylic paints which are easier to clean than oils, and have wet wipes and an old towel ready for quick spill clean-ups. In your Fiestukis invitation, mention the dress code and that it is a mess-friendly night so everyone comes prepared.

How can Fiestukis help organize my wine and paint event checklist?

Fiestukis helps you turn your wine and paint event checklist into a shared plan. You can create an event page with date, time, address, and painting theme, add a “bring something” list for wine, snacks, and paint supplies, assign or let guests choose items so nothing is forgotten or duplicated, and share reference images, playlist links, and any tutorial videos. This way, everyone contributes, you save money and time, and your wine and paint night feels truly collaborative.

How to Host a Wine and Paint Night at Home

Discover easy wine and paint party ideas, supply lists and menus to plan a creative night in.

Step-by-step guide: how to host a wine and paint night

Define the vibe, date, and guest list — Decide what kind of wine and paint night you want: cozy couples, friends’ night, or a larger social event. Pick a date, start time (usually 7–8 pm works well), and whether you’ll host at home, on a balcony, or in a common room. Create your event in Fiestukis right away so you can invite guests, share the plan, and start a “bring something” list for wine, snacks, and supplies.
Choose a painting theme and difficulty level — Select simple, fun painting ideas that match your group: abstract shapes, sunsets, wine glasses, flowers, or a seasonal theme. Look for 1–2 easy reference images or a short tutorial video you can play on TV or a laptop. In your Fiestukis event description, share the theme and any inspiration pictures so guests know what to expect.
Plan your paint and sip supplies — Make a clear paint and sip at home supplies list: canvases or thick paper, acrylic paints (basic colors), brushes, water cups, paper towels, palettes or paper plates, table covers, and aprons or old shirts. Decide what you’ll provide and what guests can bring. Use the Fiestukis “bring something” list to assign items like extra brushes, easels, or tablecloths and avoid duplicates.
Create a simple wine and paint night food menu — Keep the wine and paint night food menu easy to eat while painting: cheese and charcuterie boards, crackers, olives, grapes, nuts, hummus with veggies, and a small dessert like brownies or macarons. Offer a mix of wines (one white, one red, maybe a rosé) plus a non-alcoholic option like sparkling water or mocktails. In Fiestukis, split the menu into categories (wine, snacks, dessert, drinks) so guests can choose what to bring.
Set up your painting space — Arrange a big table or several smaller ones with enough elbow room and good lighting for each person. Cover tables with plastic or paper, set out each guest’s canvas, brushes, water cup, and napkins, and place snacks and drinks on a separate surface to keep the painting area clean. Add background music at a low volume and prepare a small “photo corner” to capture everyone with their finished artwork.
Host the night with a relaxed schedule — Welcome guests with a drink, explain the painting theme, and walk through the basic steps or start your chosen tutorial video. Plan roughly 20–30 minutes for settling in and snacking, 1.5–2 hours for painting, and a final 20–30 minutes for photos, drying paintings, and casual chatting. After the event, share photos and a quick thank-you message via your Fiestukis event page so everyone can relive the best moments.

Complete guide to planning your wine and paint party

For a smooth paint and sip at home, you don’t need professional gear, just a well-planned basics list:

Canvases or thick mixed-media paper (one per guest, plus a few extras)
Acrylic paints in primary colors, white and black (you can mix almost any color)
Brushes in different sizes (small detail, medium flat, larger wash brush)
Palettes or paper plates for mixing colors
Cups or jars for water, paper towels or old rags
Table covers (plastic or kraft paper) and optional aprons/old shirts
Good lighting, background music, and a screen if you’re using a tutorial video

Create a checklist in your Fiestukis event and use the “bring something” list so guests can help with supplies like extra brushes or tablecloths.

For a typical 3-hour wine and paint night, plan roughly:

Wine: about half a bottle per person if most guests drink, plus one extra bottle for safety
Non-alcoholic drinks: 1–2 glasses per person (sparkling water, juice, mocktails)
Snacks: one medium cheese/charcuterie board for every 4–5 people, plus bowls of nuts, chips, or veggies

Because everyone is busy painting, they usually eat less than at a full dinner, so finger foods are perfect. In Fiestukis, divide your wine and paint night food menu into wines, soft drinks, savory snacks, and sweets so guests can easily pick what to bring.

A relaxed schedule keeps the night fun and stress-free. A simple structure is:

0:00–0:30 – Arrivals, pour drinks, explain the theme, light snacking
0:30–2:00 – Painting session with short breaks to refill drinks and stretch
2:00–2:30 – Finish details, clean brushes, take photos with the paintings

Let guests know the rough timing in your Fiestukis event description so latecomers don’t worry and everyone knows when you’ll start painting.

For beginners, choose simple, forgiving designs so everyone feels successful. Great options include:

Abstract color blocks or geometric shapes
Silhouettes (city skyline, trees, mountains) over a blended background
Simple wine glasses, bottles, or grapes
Seasonal themes like pumpkins, snowflakes, or beach sunsets

You can even offer 2–3 options and let guests pick. Share your chosen ideas and reference images in the Fiestukis event so people can get excited beforehand.

Protecting your space is mostly about preparation:

Cover tables with plastic or thick paper and tape the edges down
Ask guests to wear clothes they don’t mind getting paint on, or provide cheap aprons
Keep food and drinks on a separate table away from the paint
Use water-based acrylic paints, which are easier to clean than oils
Have wet wipes and an old towel ready for quick spill clean-ups

In your Fiestukis invitation, mention the dress code and that it’s a “mess-friendly” night so everyone comes prepared.

Fiestukis makes it easy to turn your wine and paint event checklist into a shared plan. You can:

Create an event page with date, time, address, and painting theme
Add a “bring something” list for wine, snacks, and paint supplies
Assign or let guests choose items so nothing is forgotten or duplicated
Share reference images, playlist links, and any tutorial videos

This way, everyone contributes a little, you save money and time, and your wine and paint night feels truly collaborative.

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