Coastal Pigments

06/14/2026

🍋✨ La Dolce Vita Paint & Sip Night at Almonak ✨🍋

Join Coastal Pigments for an unforgettable evening of creativity, colour, cocktails, and Amalfi Coast-inspired vibes at our “La Dolce Vita” Paint & Sip Night at 🎨💙

During this guided painting session, you’ll create a stunning lemon branch painting with realistic 3D lemons that you’ll paint and attach yourself.

No experience? No problem. This event is designed for all skill levels — whether you paint every weekend or haven’t picked up a brush since elementary school.

✨ What’s Included in Your Ticket ✨
- A guided step-by-step painting session led by Coastal Pigments
- All painting supplies and materials
- Your choice of canvas size
- Handmade 3D lemons created from silicone molds and plaster
- A complimentary beverage included with your ticket
- Choice of wine, draft beer, draft cider, or a well shot
- Cocktails and specialty drinks can be purchased separately
- A beautiful photo backdrop for pictures throughout the event
- A few door prizes as well

A curated gift bag filled with a few local goodies, discounts, gift certificates at the end of the night.









✨ Event Details ✨
📍 Almonak
📅 June 25, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎨 Painting Begins: 7:15 PM sharp
🔞 19+ Event

Please Note:
Almonak is not normally open during evening hours, so guests will not be permitted into the venue before 7:00 PM. We kindly ask everyone to arrive close to the event start time.

🍴 Food & Drinks
Almonak will offer a small appetizer menu during the first hour of the event.

✨ Dress Code ✨
• A Amalfi Coast inspired night out - please wear summer time clothing with colors such as white, navy blue, and bright yellows, or pastel yellows. Your host will be happy to take as many photos for you during this event.

Buy your tickets today on eventbrite! Link in our bio.

06/06/2026

✨ Hi and welcome to all my new followers! ✨

I’m Zara, the artist behind Coastal Pigments. 🎨

I host Paint Nights, Paint & Sips, private parties, corporate events, fundraisers, bachelorette parties, and creative workshops across Nova Scotia. My goal is to make art fun, approachable, and enjoyable for everyone—no experience needed!

Thank you for being here and supporting my small business. ❤️

If you’re new, I’d love to know—how did you find Coastal Pigments?

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

🍋✨ La Dolce Vita Paint & Sip Night at Almonak ✨🍋

Join Coastal Pigments on June 25 for an Italian-inspired evening of painting, cocktails, and Amalfi Coast vibes! 🎨💙

Create a beautiful lemon branch painting with realistic 3D lemons that you’ll paint and attach yourself. No experience needed — this event is beginner-friendly and designed for all skill levels.

✨ Your Ticket Includes:
• Guided paint session
• All supplies and materials
• Choice of canvas size
• Handmade 3D lemons
• One complimentary drink (wine, draft beer, draft cider, or well shot)
• Mini gift bag filled with a few local goodies or coupons, gift certificates. Here are some of our collaborators for the gift bag.
• Photo backdrop for pictures

📍 Almonak
📅 June 25, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎨 Painting Starts: 7:15 PM
🔞 19+ Event

🍴 A small appetizer menu and additional drinks will be available for purchase.

Dress in Amalfi-inspired colours like white, navy blue, yellow, or soft pastel shades and enjoy a creative night out with friends, a date, or even solo!

👯 Attending with friends? Purchase tickets together or email [email protected] after booking so we can figure out a seating plan.

06/03/2026

Fun fact about me 💛: I attended NSCAD from 2012 to 2016 and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.

Looking back, going to art university is something I have mixed feelings about. NSCAD was a great experience in many ways, but if I’m being honest, I felt a lot of pressure to go because I was “the art kid.” Everyone told me that since I was good at art, it was the obvious path to take.

After graduation, I worked for Paint Nite for a bit and then spent 7 years in the restaurant industry. During that time, I would create art on and off, but it became exhausting constantly being asked if my work was in galleries or what exhibitions I was applying for. The truth is, I had absolutely no motivation to pursue that side of the art world. Creating the work was one thing, but organizing exhibitions, writing proposals, applying to galleries, networking—it all felt overwhelming and honestly just wasn’t what I wanted.

What I did enjoy was working with people. The restaurant industry gave me so many great experiences. I loved making people laugh, creating memorable moments, and seeing someone leave with a smile on their face. In many ways, that fulfilled me more than chasing gallery shows ever did.

Eventually, I put my paintbrush down almost completely when I was trying to get pregnant with my son, Sullivan. That journey took two years and included one heartbreaking loss along the way. During that time, stepping away from oil painting felt like the right choice. Even with gloves, the chemicals and fumes weren’t something I wanted to be around.

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about those years and the work I used to create. Maybe sharing some of my older paintings is my way of reconnecting with that part of myself. Maybe it’s the little push I need to start painting again in the evenings instead of endlessly doom-scrolling.

Art has always been a part of who I am, even during the years when I wasn’t creating. Maybe it’s time to make space for it again. I miss it.

06/01/2026

🍋✨ La Dolce Vita Paint & Sip at Almonak ✨🍋

Transport yourself to the Amalfi Coast for one unforgettable night of painting, cocktails, and Italian-inspired charm. 💙🤍

Join me at Almonak on June 25th as we create this stunning lemon branch painting. So far 20% of the tickets have sold.

🎨 No experience needed! This event is designed for all skill levels and is all about having fun, getting creative, and enjoying a relaxing night out.

✨ Your ticket includes:
🍋 Step-by-step instruction from Coastal Pigments
🍋 All painting supplies and materials
🍋 Your choice of canvas size
🍋 Handmade 3D lemons created from silicone molds and plaster
🍋 One complimentary beverage (wine, draft beer, draft cider, or a well shot)
🍋 Access to our beautiful Amalfi-inspired photo backdrop

🍋 PLUS! Every guest will receive a curated mini gift bag filled with local goodies, and we’ll have a few fun giveaways throughout the evening as well.

Interested in sponsoring or collaborating? We’d love to hear from you! If you have a product, gift certificate, coupon, or item that fits our Amalfi Coast-inspired theme, please reach out to discuss being included in our gift bags or giveaway prizes.

Our sponsors and collaborators so far!








📍 Almonak
📅 June 25, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎨 Painting Begins: 7:15 PM Sharp
🔞 19+ Event

💛 Dress for the theme! Think whites, navy blues, bright lemon yellows, and soft pastel yellows for the full La Dolce Vita experience.

Whether you’re planning a girls’ night, date night, or treating yourself to a solo creative evening, this event is the perfect excuse to slow down, sip something delicious, and embrace a little Italian summer magic.

🎟️ Grab your tickets on eventbrite! Link in our Bio!

LaDolceVita

05/28/2026

Looking for a fun and memorable way to celebrate your bachelorette party? Book a private Paint & Sip with ✨Coastal Pigments✨

Whether you want classy cocktails, beachy vibes, disco cowgirl energy, or complete chaos with matching outfits — we can customize the painting theme to fit your group perfectly. No experience needed, just bring your besties and your favourite drinks 🍷

Perfect for:
💐 Bachelorettes
🎨 Private parties
🥂 Girls’ nights
📸 Making memories you’ll actually keep

We provide all the supplies, guided instruction, music, and lots of laughs. You leave with your own masterpiece and a camera roll full of memories 💕

DM to book your date before wedding season fills up!

05/28/2026

🌿🎨 Plant & Paint Night at Lucy’s Hydrostone Café 🎨🌿

Looking for a cozy, creative night out? Join Coastal Pigments at Lucy’s Hydrostone Café for an evening filled with plants, painting, coffee, snacks, and good vibes! Whether you’re a plant lover, a crafty person, or just looking for something fun to do on a Friday night, this event is the perfect excuse to relax and get creative.

🪴 Here’s How It Works:
Bring an established plant with roots to swap with another guest! Then customize and paint your very own terracotta plant pot using colors and designs inspired by Pinterest (or your own imagination). No painting experience needed — this event is all about having fun and making something uniquely yours.

☕ While you paint, enjoy delicious drinks and treats available for purchase from Lucy’s Hydrostone Café. Don’t forget to come hungry — their menu is amazing!

✨ Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, May 29th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Venue: Lucy’s Hydrostone Café
📌 Address: 5517 Young St, Halifax, NS
💲 Price: $20 + Eventbrite fee
🎨 What’s Included:
✔ One terracotta pot to paint - Terra Cotta Clay Pot is 6.5” Value $4.98 each.
✔ Use of paints and supplies
✔ Guided creative support from Zara at Coastal Pigments
✔ A fun and welcoming atmosphere
✔ Soil

🌱 Plant Swap Guidelines:
• Please bring a healthy established plant with roots - I’ll bring in a some extra just in case people forget.
• Small to medium-sized plants work best
• Optional: label your plant with care instructions for the new owner

05/28/2026

Boyfriend goals!!! 🐶🎨
This amazing guy surprised his girlfriend with a Paint Your Pet date and honestly… they absolutely crushed it. Their paintings turned out so cute and full of personality! 💛

One of my favourite parts of these events is seeing everyone’s pets come to life on canvas.

Thinking about a unique date night, girls night, or fun outing with friends? Come paint with us at Coastal Pigments! 🎨

05/26/2026

🍋✨ La Dolce Vita Paint & Sip Night at Almonak ✨🍋

We’re so excited to be collaborating with Almonak for an Amalfi Coast-inspired Paint & Sip experience this June 25! 🎨💙

Join Coastal Pigments for an evening of creativity, cocktails, appetizers, and summer vibes while creating a stunning textured lemon branch painting complete with realistic 3D lemons.

Think bold blue & white stripes, delicate flowers, lush greenery, handmade details, curated gift bags, and the cutest photo moments all night long. 🍋✨
No painting experience needed — this event is beginner friendly and designed to be relaxing, social, and fun.

📍
📅 June 25, 2025
🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM
🎨 Painting Begins: 7:15 PM
🔞 19+ Event

Your ticket includes:
✨ All painting supplies
🍷 A complimentary drink
🎁 A little surprise gift bag
📸 Access to our themed photo backdrop

We’ll also have a small appetizer menu available during the first hour of the event.

Please wear whites, navy blues, bright yellows, or pastel yellows to match the Amalfi Coast theme. 💙🍋

🎟️ Seats are limited — grab your ticket before this one sells out! Link in the bio