FINE FOLIE

FINE FOLIE

Line drawing of a hand holding a paintbrush with paint.
Line drawing of a hand holding a paintbrush.
Line drawing of a hand holding a paintbrush, with paint dripping from the brush.

folie: noun. French., madness

Paint-and-sip events,

artist exhibitions,

studio hire & short courses...

Learn more

and join in ~

  • People participating in a paint and sip class with tables filled with snacks, drinks, and art supplies in a well-lit room.

    PRIVATE PAINT-&-SIPS

    Exclusive to you and your chosen people. You BYO anything you’d like and you choose the artwork.
    Book from 2 to 26 people.

    LEARN MORE AND GET PLANNING
  • Two people holding up colorful canvas portraits of women, with one person on the left and one on the right. The left portrait features a woman with dark hair in front of a background of abstract green and purple shapes, and the right portrait features a woman with short, light brown hair and blue eyes against a green background. The people holding the paintings are partially visible, and their faces are not visible. Colorful string lights are hanging on the wall above them.

    ART EXHIBITIONS

    Have your art on display and for sale in our Swan Street studio. Exhibitions in one month blocks. Easily apply online.

    LEARN MORE AND MAKE IT HAPPEN
  • People participating in a painting class, creating line art portraits of faces on canvases. The scene includes easels, painting supplies, and two completed face sketches on canvases.

    SHORT COURSES

    Currently in the making. These courses will give opportunity to delve deeper into the art forms of drawing and painting.

    COMING SOON - CONTACT TO EXPRESS INTEREST

  • STUDIO HIRE

    Use our studio to create some fine as art. We’ve got a pretty sweet Swan Street spot (if we may say so ourselves) and it can be yours to create freely most days of the week.

    LEARN MORE AND GET CREATING

Our studio has welcomed some real FINE people…
and thankfully they have some real fine things to say about us too ~

  • "We had the most amazing experience at Fine Folie... Bianca was so friendly, helpful and positive... It was by far the best Paint & Sip experience I’ve ever had".

    Kane S.

  • "A truly enjoyable experience... Can't wait to come back for another class!"

    Alain K.

  • "I’ve done plenty of paint and sips, and this was by far the best one in Melbourne!"

    Allison H.

  • "Had so much fun painting with Bianca! She stepped us through clearly and left room for creativity... Highly recommend!"

    Reinette J.

  • "I had such an amazing time. Bianca is an amazing teacher and host. I will definitely be back!"

    Melisa F.

  • "I’ve been to so many paint and sips but none that cared as much as Bianca at Fine Folie!"

    Nadine M.

  • "My girlfriends and I came for a painting session and we had so much fun with Bianca... lots of laughs!"

    Carmen H.

  • "We had the best time painting our masterpieces 😍🎊💃"

    Rima Y.

  • "Awesome experience ! great place to go with friends or to meet people!"

    Nicholas L.

  • "Best paint and sip I have been to in Melbourne. Very positive atmosphere".

    John V.

  • "Had a fabulous time with friends at our paint and sip! Can't wait to organize another one".

    Rebecca S.

  • "Beautiful space and the best teacher you could wish for, talented and patient. Treat yourself to a class!"

    Maren M.

  • "One of the best paint and sips I’ve been to!! Was so entertaining and the host, Bianca, was so much fun! 😂 will definitely be coming back!"

    Elliot P.

  • "Bianca is the absolute best and she is so sweet and welcoming ❤️"

    Oscar A.

  • "Had the best time!! Such a cute studio with a very talented host ;)"

    Staćia

  • "The class I attended at Fine Folie was one of the most fun, fulfilling, and educational activities I've done in a long time! Bianca gives even the most novice painters the confidence to produce something amazing!"

    Renee S.

  • "Had an amazing time at Fine Folie! Bianca was super helpful, encouraging, and so nice. The space was great, the music was on point, and the whole vibe was fun and welcoming. Highly recommend!"

    Cynthia J.

  • "We had so much fun and highly recommend a painting visit! Bianca was amazing and our art came out so much better than we expected."

    Michael G.

  • "Bianca is able to make group art very entertaining!! She is very engaging and can respond and cater for all different learning styles and levels. We laughed so much, we all want to do it again!!!"

    Antoinette V.

  • "Great art place for the whole family. Great for family or business team bonding events. Highly recommended and Bianca is a great host".

    Domenic C.

  • "Genuinely the best paint and sip I’ve been to. Bianca is super chill, really accommodative and is so wonderful at giving great tips and tricks. The space is beautiful, the location is great and Bianca is a kind and respectable host".

    N B

  • "Amazing venue that really sparks your creativity and joy of art. Bianca was a gracious host and supportive teacher to guide our art piece and both my daughter and I loved our paintings which we could take home. Thank you Bianca - we will definitely be returning!"

    Belinda C.

  • "Fine Folie is such an incredible Paint & Sip experience! Bianca is a wonderful and exuberant facilitator. She created an engaging experience for us and encouraged us to paint freely. Highly recommend!"

    Thilini N.

Stuck for an epic personalised gift?

Two women smiling and posing behind blank canvases on easels in an art studio.

So that your gift-ed friend can

join ANY session of their choice,

or even create their own event:)

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FINE TIMES ON THE HORIZON X

A hand holding a glass of sparkling beverage in a brightly lit cafe with empty chairs and a table, some plants, and a blurred customer in the background.

HERE WE ARE

198 Swan Street
Cremorne (Richmond)
VIC 3121

 

Getting here is too easy… too…

TRAM:
The 70 tram runs down Swan Street, stop #10 is doorstep-close, and the 78 tram stop Swan St/Church St is a minute walk away.

TRAIN:
We are a 2-minute walk from East Richmond Train Station and a 5/7-minute walk from Richmond Train Station.

MOTOR VEHICLE:
There is paid street parking available on Swan Street, or free parking in the back streets if you have a search (many spots have a 2-hour limit though, make sure to check the signs!)
there is also the Coles parking behind Swan Street.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need help getting here :)