Public nights
Meet us at a venue
$40 / person
- Bars, cafés and halls in Halifax & Dartmouth
- Buy a seat, bring a friend, meet new people
- All supplies + apron included
♡ Mobile pop-up • No studio - we come to you ♡
A great night out, made by you.
Besties and Brushes Halifax brings paint and craft nights to bars, cafés, halls, homes and offices across Halifax. You bring your people. We bring everything else.
✓ No experience needed.
✓ All supplies included.
✓ Take it home that night.
Public nights in Halifax & Dartmouth venues • Private nights at home • Team nights at your office. HST included in every price below.
Public nights$40 per person
HST included
HST included
How it works
Four steps. Zero stress.
No art skills, no shopping for supplies, no clean-up at your place. Here is the whole thing:
1
Pick your night
Join a public night, host at home, or book your team. Choose a craft from the menu below.
2
Request in a minute
Fill in the short form at the bottom of this page. We confirm by email, and hold your date with an e-transfer.
3
We set up everything
We arrive early with aprons, supplies and step-by-step guidance. Venues keep all food and drink sales.
4
Take it home tonight
Every guest finishes a piece the same night. No waiting, no picking up later, no unfinished projects.
Where this started
This business grew out of informal craft and paint nights with friends, getting together every few weeks with 5 to 8 people to make something at home. Besties and Brushes Halifax is that same night, opened up: same laughter, same no-pressure making, just with the supplies, setup and hosting handled for you.
Three ways to join
Public, at home, or with your team
Same warm hosting, three settings. Prices are per person, HST included.
Private • At home
We come to your place
$50 / person
- Perfect for girls' nights, birthdays & celebrations
- $300 minimum per booking
- We bring, set up, host and tidy the craft table
- You pick the craft and the playlist
Office • Team
Team building that’s fun
$55 / person
- At your office or a venue you choose
- $300 minimum per booking
- Relaxed, inclusive, no artistic talent required
- Everyone leaves with a finished piece
Upcoming public nights
Our first public nights. Dates and venues are still being confirmed, request a seat below and we will confirm your spot by email.
Canvas Painting Night
A guided coastal canvas, step by step. Arrive, apron up, paint, take it home.
Candle Pouring Night
Pour your own 8 oz candle and choose your scent. Add a second candle for $20.
Painted Wine Glass Night
Paint one wine glass to take home. Add a second glass for $15.
Crafts menu
Paint a thing, not just a canvas
Every craft is beginner-friendly, guided step by step, and finished the same night. Public pricing shown; private and team pricing is in the table below.
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Ornament Decorating
Festive ornaments to hang or gift. The Christmas favourite, and lovely year-round as keepsakes.
Public: $40
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Candle Pouring
Pour an 8 oz candle and pick your scent. A calm, cozy premium night. Second candle +$20.
Public premium: $50
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Painted Terracotta Pot + Mini Succulent
Paint a terracotta pot and pot up a mini succulent to take home the same night.
Public: $40
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Painted Wine Glass
Paint a wine glass with your own design, florals, dots or leaves. Second glass +$15.
Public: $40
Wood Sign
Make a wooden sign for your home, with a choice of designs on the night so no two tables look the same.
Public: $40
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Canvas Painting
The classic paint night. A guided painting, broken into easy steps anyone can follow.
Public: $40
Photos are illustrative examples of the kind of night and crafts, not photos of Besties and Brushes Halifax events.
Christmas
Christmas nights, the cozy way
Ornament decorating, candle pouring and festive wood signs for friend groups, families and work parties in November and December.
Paid Christmas nights
Christmas crafts join the regular menu at regular prices: $40 public, $50 at-home private, $55 team, with the same $300 minimums for private and team bookings. Book early in the season - December fills first.
Pricing
Simple pricing. HST included.
No surprises, no supply fees, no clean-up charges. Everything below is per person.
| Night | Price | Minimum | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public night At a bar, café or hall | $40 | None | Candle Pouring public nights are $50 (premium). |
| Private at-home night At your home | $50 | $300 | That is 6 guests at $50. We bring everything to you. |
| Office / team night At your office or venue | $55 | $300 | That is 6 guests at $55 = $330, above the minimum. |
Quick price checker
Try your group size. This is a guide only, not a booking.
Gift cards
A craft night makes an easy gift: a night out plus something handmade to keep. Gift cards are here: $40 for a public night, $50 for a premium candle night, $80 for two public nights.
Buy a gift cardDIY kits & take-home kits
Can’t make the night? The plan is a take-home kit so you do not miss out: supplies for the night’s craft, to make at home. DIY kits are also planned for gifts and small groups.
If you cannot attend: no refunds, but a take-home kit is available for pickup so you can still make the craft at home.
Gift cards
Give a night out
Pick an amount, we reply by email with e-transfer details, and once paid we email the gift card to you or straight to the lucky person.
What a night feels like
Relaxed, social, and genuinely fun
Here is what every night is designed to feel like:
“I can’t draw” friendly
Steps are broken down, designs are chosen on the night, and there is no wrong way to finish. Most guests arrive saying they are not artistic.
Time with your people
Two unhurried hours to talk, laugh and make something side by side, instead of shouting across a loud bar or scrolling at home.
Something to show for it
You leave with a finished candle, sign, glass, pot, ornament or canvas, not just a bar tab and a blurry photo.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need experience?
No. Every night is guided step by step and designed for complete beginners. No experience needed is the whole point.
What is included in the price?
All supplies, an apron, setup, hosting and guidance, and your finished piece to take home that night. Every price includes HST. Food and drinks are bought from the venue, or provided by you at home.
How does the $300 minimum work?
Private at-home nights are $50 per person and team nights are $55 per person, each with a $300 minimum per booking. So an at-home night needs at least 6 guests at $50 to reach $300.
Where do nights happen?
There is no studio. Public nights pop up in bars, cafés and halls in Halifax and Dartmouth, private nights happen in your home, and team nights happen at your office or a venue you choose.
What if I book and then cannot come?
No refunds, with a take-home kit available for pickup so you can still make the craft at home.
Can a venue host a public night?
Yes, that is the model: we bring the craft night and the guests, the venue keeps all food and drink sales. Use the form below and choose “Venue / other”.
How do gift cards work?
Pick an amount in the gift card form, we reply by email with e-transfer details, and once paid we email the gift card to you or straight to the lucky person.
Is this site taking bookings now?
Yes. Use the form below and we will reply by email to confirm your date and total.
Booking request
Request a night in under a minute
Tell us what you want and we will reply by email to confirm your date and total.