Big Picture Paint and Sip Studio
Rating
Family of 4
USD 120-200 for a family of 4 for a guided painting session
Duration
2-3 hours
Best Ages
7 and up
About
Big Picture Paint and Sip Studio is located above the Pandora store at 299 Bay Street in Nassau's waterfront area — easy to find and in the thick of where Nassau families and visitors spend their days.
The concept is simple and genuinely fun: guided painting sessions where a trained instructor leads everyone step-by-step through creating a painting. You don't need any prior experience. Kids who insist they can't draw end up with finished canvases they're genuinely proud of, which is the magic of a good paint-and-sip format.
With a 4.7 Google rating from 72 reviews, this is one of Nassau's better-reviewed indoor activities for mixed-age groups. Families with kids 7 and up tend to do well — younger than that and the 2-3 hour session can be a stretch on attention spans.
For parents: the 'sip' element is typically wine or cocktails for adults. Kids get juice or non-alcoholic options. Confirm when booking if your kids are sensitive about being in an alcohol-present setting.
The studio is open most days until 9 PM, with Sunday opening at 3 PM. That evening availability makes this a perfect rainy afternoon or post-beach evening activity when you want something different before dinner. Booking in advance is smart — weekend sessions fill up faster than you'd expect in a tourist destination.
Bring old clothes or ask for an apron — guided painting is still painting, and paint splashes.
Age Suitability
Parent Logistics
Stroller-Friendly
Yes
Nursing / Changing
Unknown
Kid Meals
Not Available
Setting
Indoor
Rainy Day
Great option!
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
Afternoon — open until 9 PM daily, great for a creative evening activity
Wait Times
Book sessions in advance — popular weekend spots fill quickly
Nearby Food
Located above the Pandora store on Bay Street — waterfront restaurants and options all along Bay Street.
Why Kids Love It
Big Picture is a paint-and-sip studio where kids actually get to make something — and take it home. Guided painting sessions mean even kids who 'can't paint' leave with a finished canvas they're proud of. The Nassau waterfront location at The Lucerne on Bay Street puts them in a great spot for before or after dinner.
A 4. 7 rating from 72 reviews confirms this is a genuinely fun activity for mixed-age groups.
Pro Tips from Parents
- The 'sip' part is for adults — juice and non-alcoholic options typically available for kids, but confirm when booking
- Open Sunday from 3 PM (later opening) — good for a Sunday afternoon activity
- Sessions are guided — even non-artistic kids end up with a painting they're proud of
What to Bring
- Old clothes or an apron — paint happens
- Your sense of humor about artistic results
- Cash or card for add-ons and tips for the instructor
Cost Info
Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
USD 120-200 for a family of 4 for a guided painting session
Tips to Save
- Check for any family package pricing on their website bigpicltd.
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- Booking directly avoids any reseller fees.
Hours & Contact
Hours
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Monday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 3:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM