Operations

Paint and Sip Equipment Checklist

A startup equipment checklist for paint and sip studios covering easels, brushes, paint, aprons, tables, drying racks, sinks, lighting, and operational supplies.

The short answer

A paint and sip studio needs more than canvases and paint. The real checklist includes guest seating, instructor visibility, cleanup flow, storage, payment workflow, customer reminders, and a repeatable class setup.

Guest stations

Each seat should feel easy to use and fast to reset between events. Standardize the table setup so instructors and assistants are not reinventing the room every night.

  • Canvas or surface for each guest.
  • Tabletop or standing easel.
  • Brush set, palette, water cup, towel, and apron.
  • Clear table numbering if staff deliver drinks or supplies.

Room and instructor setup

The instructor needs to be visible from every seat. Lighting matters because guests need to see color clearly, and the final photos need to look good enough to share.

  • Instructor demo easel or monitor.
  • Bright neutral lighting.
  • A sound system for larger rooms.
  • Drying racks or pickup area.
  • Deep sink access and brush cleaning station.

Operational tools

Equipment is not only physical. Owners also need the systems that prevent overbooking, missed reminders, unclear refunds, and messy private-event follow-up.