Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best, and Cork & Chroma director Hillary Wall’s lightbulb moment was a particularly bright one. Her newly opened South Brisbane ‘paint and sip studio’ space encourages lovers of art and wine to bring a bottle or two in hand, and enjoy an evening of colourful creating.

Forfeit a night at the bar and take your choice of drop along to Cork & Chroma, where you’ll find all the necessary art supplies on hand – as well as a local artist who can provide his or her guidance, if required. The relaxed setting welcomes people of all artistic levels, and all wine preferences. Following a night at Cork & Chroma, you can take home your very own magnum opus and feel a little pride each time you pass by the mantle.