Come and play with paint

Playful communal painting workshops that bring people together

What is Paint & Play?

A playful space to create, connect and unwind.

Paint & Play with Ella May is a relaxed communal painting experience where creativity is shared. Together, participants create one large collaborative artwork, adding their own colours, ideas and unique touches along the way.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or simply looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend time with others, Paint & Play is all about experimenting, connecting and enjoying the process.

No artistic experience needed, just come as you are.

🎨 Create

Pick up a brush, explore colour and add your own touch to a shared work of art.

✨ Connect

Paint alongside others, share the experience and create something together.

🌼 Unwind

Slow down, enjoy the process and leave feeling refreshed.

How does Paint & Play work?

Everything is taken care of, so you can simply turn up, pick up a brush and enjoy the experience.

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Choose a workshop

Find a Paint & Play session that suits you and book your spot.

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Come & play

Everything you need is ready for you. Just turn up, grab a brush and get painting.

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Create together

Add your colours, ideas and personality to a collaborative work of art.

Paint & Play in action

Colour, creativity and connection, all around one very big canvas.

A group of people gathered around a table with colorful arts and crafts supplies in a cozy room decorated with rainbow and heart decorations.

Colorful abstract artwork with flowers, patterns, and various bright colors including red, blue, green, yellow, and pink. There are also some art supplies and tools visible, like pens and markers, indicating a creative workspace.

Group of seven people, mostly women, gathered around a colorful art project table in a room decorated with rainbow and flower motifs, smiling and posing for the camera.

Colorful tablecloth with vibrant watercolor flower designs at a dining table, decorated with a bouquet of pink and orange flowers in a small orange vase, set in a room with white brick walls, minimal furniture, and wall decorations.

A colorful abstract drawing featuring various flowers, leaves, and butterflies in shades of pink, red, blue, yellow, and green, created with markers or crayons.

Group of people gathered around a table with flowers, vases, and tableware in a decorated room with bunting and hanging light fixtures.

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Upcoming Workshops

Ready to come and play?

Discover upcoming Paint & Play workshops and find your next chance to pick up a brush, meet new people and create something together.

Workshops

Paint & Play Workshop Saturday 5 September

$49.00

Saturday 5 September 2026
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
90 Beach Road, Legana TAS 7277

Come and play with paint.

Paint & Play is a relaxed communal painting workshop where we’ll create one large collaborative artwork together. Add your own colours, ideas and creative touches while painting alongside other lovely humans.

Places are limited to 8 people, keeping the workshop small, relaxed and welcoming.

There’s no pressure to make anything perfect and absolutely no artistic experience is needed. This is about experimenting, connecting, having a chat and enjoying the simple joy of making something together.

What to expect

A playful, welcoming painting experience
One large collaborative artwork created together
Gentle creative prompts and encouragement from Ella
All paints, brushes and materials supplied
Plenty of good tunes, colour and conversation

Come on your own or bring a friend. Just wear something you don’t mind getting a little paint on and come ready to play.

No artistic experience needed. Just come as you are.

Meet Ella

The colourful human behind Paint & Play.

Ella is an art therapist, coach and counsellor with more than 20 years of experience working in the mental health space.

She created Paint & Play from her love of creativity, colour and bringing people together, and from seeing firsthand how powerful art can be in helping people slow down, reconnect and experience a little more joy.

Her workshops aren't about being “good” at art. They're about having a go, connecting with others and enjoying what happens when everyone adds a little piece of themselves to something bigger.

More About Ella

1:1 Creativity Sessions

A little more space to create at your own pace.

Ella also offers relaxed 60-minute one-to-one creativity sessions for anyone wanting to reconnect with their creativity, explore an idea and enjoy gentle support and encouragement along the way.

There’s no pressure to make anything perfect and no artistic experience is needed.

60 minutes · $120

Book a 1:1 Session

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More Ways to Paint & Play

Planning something special? There are more ways to Paint & Play.

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Corporate & Team Building

Bring Paint & Play to your workplace with a relaxed creative session designed to help your team connect, unwind and create something together.

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Hen Nights & Girls Nights

Celebrate with something colourful, playful and a little different, with a private Paint & Play experience for your group.

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Family Celebrations

Create a collaborative artwork with parents, grandparents and kids to mark a special occasion together.

Planning a private Paint & Play experience? Get in touch with Ella to discuss the options.

Enquire with Ella

Kind Words

A few lovely words from people who've come along to Paint & Play.

“This is one of the best creative workshops I've ever been to. Ella is so welcoming and genuinely cares - about every single person she's helping, and about the art of play.
I felt so alive! These are so much more than art workshops.. they are cathartic, healing, nurturing, liberating.
Ella and her workshops are the perfect antidote for these busy lives we lead. They helped me to reconnect to myself, to my spirit, to my joy, to other women. I feel so rejuvenated and inspired, and cannot wait for the next one!!
Ella, you truly have a gift. Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️”
– Jo
“Not only did I love the creative side to Ella’s workshop but it was the connection with other women, the freedom to let go and the really good tunes that made it truly special. Ella is a welcoming and beautiful soul. Highly recommend! 5 stars 🌟”
– Renee
“The absolute best way to spend a few hours. Ella was very kind and welcoming. She has created a really lovely safe place to create together, with no boundaries or attachments to outcomes, it was a freeing and enjoyable experience. I’ve just re-booked to go again later in the year”
– Trace
“Wow! I am in awe.
My heart is bursting with colour. What a gorgeous, memorable and soul-enriching experience. The beauty, freedom, self-expression and heartwarming energy were astounding.
A true reflection of Ella: vibrant, warm and fun-loving. What a creative goddess! My soul has been nourished and uplifted beyond words.
I can’t wait for the next one!
Thank you, beautiful Ella, for sharing your magic.”
- Hayley