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Sip and paint nights

  • Up to 100 guests
  • 3-hour minimum

Sip and paint venue in Scarborough

Tables for easels, a bar for the sipping, and an art wall.

A long view down the room at Half Note past lounge seating and tables to the garage door, with an art wall and string lights at the far end.

The room

Room for every easel

Rows of tables and easels for a large group, lounge seating to one side. Heated, with WiFi throughout.

The sip part

The bar is on the event floor, and a bartender can be booked for the evening.

A lounge arrangement at Half Note: black leather sofas and coffee tables on turf, potted plants, and a projector screen on the wall.
Guests at a party at Half Note, seated at white-linen tables and lounge sofas under a ceiling of greenery and roses with hanging bulbs.

Setting up

Ways to lay it out

  • Set tables and easels in rows facing the instructor
  • Run the bar from the presentation counter
  • Keep a clear table for drying finished canvases
  • Book evening hours for an after-work event

Add-ons

Extras that fit

  • Bartender
  • Catering
  • LED cocktail tables
  • Bar stools
What you can add to a booking

Questions

Can we have a bartender?

Yes — a bartender can be booked for the event, and the presentation bar is on the event floor.

How many guests can Half Note hold?

The room holds up to 100 people across 2,900 sq ft of open floor. If your guest list is larger, get in touch before booking.

How much does it cost to rent Half Note for a sip and paint night?

The room is priced hourly for the whole 2,900 sq ft floor, and the rate depends on the day and the time of day. Send your date, rough headcount and the hours you need, and we will come back with a quote.

Can you provide catering?

Yes — in-house catering can be added to any booking. Tell us the headcount and what you have in mind and we will include it in the quote.

Is there a minimum booking?

Yes — 3 hours. Longer bookings work out better per hour, so tell us the full span you need when you enquire.

Also at Half Note

Other things people host here

A yoga class at Half Note, with participants lying on mats across the open floor while the instructor stands at the front.

Yoga classes

A 30th birthday at Half Note: lit marquee letters spelling PHINA 30 on the floor under purple lighting, with a video on the projector screen.

Birthday parties

Lounge seating on turf runners and a table set with black chairs, in front of Half Note's turf-fronted presentation bar.

Cooking workshops

Sip and paint nights

Hosting a paint night?

Send the date, rough headcount and what you have in mind, and we will come back with a quote.

Check a date