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3 hours 30 minutes
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We employ talented local artists to teach our guests how to execute our local art styles, all while enjoying a smooth glass of wine with lunch. This group experience is packed with fun, excitement, and laughs from start to finish.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
A delicious Antiguan lunch, consisting of 1 side (Rice or Pasta), Fresh Salad, and Grilled BBQ Chicken. Complementary Drink is also Included.
Alcoholic Beverages
Beach chairs, and Large umbrellas. These can be rented from the bar.
For pick up options outside of St.John's area, a $10 USD upcharge will applied.
Select a pickup point
Ffryes Beach
Depart the pier area and take a scenic drive to a local art gallery where artisans practice their crafts. Enjoy a welcome beverage and snacks and meet a local painter and observe her painting some of her favorite island scenes. Take part in her painting class and have a souvenir of this special day to take home. You will be entertained with stories of Antigua and her past through music and poetry reading spoken in the local dialect. Local vendors will have their handiwork on display and for sale. You can find arts and crafts, sea island cotton and local clay pottery and some of these items will be produced right before your very eyes. Take in the beautiful surroundings of the two old sugar mill ruins on the estate as you make your way to the beach. This secluded spot offers swimming for anyone who would like to take a refreshing dip. At the arranged time, your transportation will return you to the pier area and your ship
Museum of Antigua and Barbuda
Built in the 17th century and was the old Court House for the British Settlers. Today it host the nation Artifacts.
Pickup included
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
matthewlW3254VY,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was the best shore excursion of our cruise. My wife and I have absolutely no artistic ability. We can barely draw stick figures. As a result of the knowledgeable and patient guidance from local artist, Looby, we created two beautiful pieces of art that are now hanging in our home. We had a great time doing it. Make sure to bring a swimsuit, because the beach next to where she teaches is beautiful. The music by the Caribbean band is a lot of fun and the food is very good. I want to end by commending Looby one more time. She is kind and talented. She helped us create a beautiful piece of art and a beautiful memory.
Shijuan R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
This excursion was done on my birthday. It started off great had an amazing time on the beach, sipping and painting. Jackie our host was amazing and I would definitely recommend.
Ayisha B,
Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
Absolutely amazing time! Jacqui was an accommodating host and wonderful tour guide as well as a talented artist! She help me to create a lovely painting when on a normal day I can barely draw a stick man. Extremely funny lady and knowledgeable about the island, she gave us a tour
Kowaine B,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
The sip and paint experience with Miss Jackie was unforgetabl. The level of interaction with our party was irreplaceable and so greatly appreciated. The food served was 5 stars and entertainment was more than I could have asked. She went out of the way to ensure the birthday experience was the best.
Rebecca S,
May 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was the first time for us visiting Antigua and also first time sipping and Painting ! To do it at a beautiful beach was surely a beautiful thing . Our guide/ driver was very knowledgeable and entertaining! The actual experience was really enjoyable and very memorable , as we also didn't know we had a little skill :) our Art Teacher was very kind and patient, also seeing we had kids with us . And also very encouraging. She made the time one well spent. The whole vibe is really cool and island sweet . We also got to take home our paintings to our country.! It was really a very memorable and enjoyable experience for us all . The staff , and all involved are really a great vibe. I would recommend this event to someone visiting Antigua






Alan S,
Dec 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
We were only two for this tour (paint piece) and were grouped on another tour that passed painting location without our prior knowledge nor consent. Therefore the parts of the tour that included: "drive to a local art gallery to meet artists displaying their work and learn about local art styles" and "Partake in the painting class while listening to stories of Antigua and taking in the surrounding sugar mill estate landscapes" did NOT occur. Instead scenic tour included a stop an estate with garden and collections of stuff. Tour guide on overall tour was excellent in his presentation but we were disappointed in our unexpected "art" scope of tour. Also tour advertised as two hours that would left us options for balance of port visit for doing other things instead of being captured on this tour for four and a half hours that included an hour of wait time at a beach. Sullied Viator credibility.
Anne B,
Jul 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
What a spectacular experience. Our tour guides picked us up right where we were staying and on the way to Ffryes Beach, told us all about Antigua, and even stopped to get local fruit for us to try. When we arrived, the gorgeous beach setting was breezy and beautiful and so inspiring! Jackie was an amazing instructor. She's so full of life and joy, we couldn't help but have a good time. She's also a great teacher, and helped us both make a painting that will help us remember our glorious Antigua vacation. After a delicious lobster lunch (which we gladly paid a little extra for...YUM!) We headed home, completely satisfied. What a blast!!
Ellen C,
Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
Had a fun time with the guide and driver. The sites, the driving, the food, ALL GOOD! The island is beautiful.
R3987EFmichelep,
Jan 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Alexis and Marlin, our tours guys were nothing short of amazing. They both have wonderful personalities and Alexis knew the name of everyone on the tour within about 30 minutes. Each were very informative and knowledgeable. We rode in the same van as the Antiguan experience and home tour so basically experienced the same as they did. However once arriving to the beach they had beach time while we painted. The lunch provided was excellent. I was with my daughters ages 24 & 21 and they both felt the same way. I would do this excursion again, no question. The only slight drawback was my emails didn't get answered timely, but I am willing to dismiss that because of our wonderful experience.











319anthonyo,
Oct 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
What an incredible time! We thought we were signing up for a painting class, but we got so much more. Jacqui really went above and beyond for us. We didn't have a car and our hotel was on the east side of the island, around an hour away from the painting venue. Jacqui offered to pick us up, saving us money on a taxi and then gave us a deatiled and fun tour of the island on the way. She even went a different way back which meant we covered almost the whole island. The painting class itself was great! Set up on the beach overlooking beautiful clear waters with Monserrat in the background. We went during the off season so basically had the beach to ourselves. All the materials were provided and Jacqui helped us paint a lovely momento from our trip. The food was lovely and the punch too. Would absolutley recommend this to anyone of any painting skill (I am terrible myself!) Thank you Jacqui and Gerda!!
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