Wesley Taylor Art Studios

Wesley Taylor Art Studios brings social art workshops to Brisbane, with the venue listed in Hamilton and sessions also promoted at its Brisbane City studio in Uptown Shopping Centre, Level 1, 91 Queen Street Mall. The Brisbane City site is described as a six-studio complex, giving participants a dedicated space for a broad mix of creative activities rather than a single paint-and-sip format.

The core offering is paint and sip, including standard painting and UV glow sessions. The studio says no previous painting experience is required, making these classes suitable for beginners as well as people who already enjoy making art. Participants can work on a guided project in a relaxed, social setting, with drinks available at the Art Cafe and beverage bar; some listed sessions are BYO. The website also points to private functions and customised group experiences.

There is plenty beyond painting. Workshops named on the site include clay and sip, pottery wheel throwing, pottery painting, pre-glazed ceramic painting, glass painting, resin cheeseboard making and fedora hat burning. Clay and Sip 2.0 combines painting with kiln glazing, while other sessions involve creating pieces intended to be taken home or kiln-fired. A Splatter Room, self-directed painting sessions and occasional life model drawing, painting and clay sculpting add variety for visitors looking for something less conventional.

The format suits birthdays, hens or bachelorette gatherings, team-building events and catch-ups with friends, and the pottery wheel date-night offering gives couples another option. Solo visitors who want to try a creative activity are also catered for by the beginner-friendly classes. Most importantly, the programme is broad enough to support different levels of commitment: you can choose a shorter guided session, experiment with ceramics or book a more involved three-hour inspiration painting workshop. With sessions promoted across seven days and additional restaurant-based events in Fortitude Valley and Carindale, Wesley Taylor offers a flexible way to make art in a social Brisbane setting.