Events at Ballantynes
Home Event 2026
Paint & Sip: Home Event 2026 | Sunday, 28 June 2026
Experience a creative escape at our Paint & Sip session, held as part of the Ballantynes Home Event: a four day celebration of style, inspiration, and hands on experiences.
Guests are invited to arrive 10 -15 minutes early to check in, slip on an apron, and settle into their seat before the painting begins. Everything you need is provided, and no prior painting experience is required. Your ticket of $69 includes a glass of wine, delicious canapés created by our Kin Bistro chefs throughout the session and your finished artwork to take home.
One of the Paint & Sip Studio artists will guide you step by step through the featured artwork, helping you create your own masterpiece in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Over 1 1/2 hours of painting, sipping, and unwinding, you’ll enjoy a creative break from the everyday and leave with a finished artwork to take home. Photos are captured throughout the session and shared on the Paint & Sip Studio Facebook page, and best of all, they take care of the clean up. Tickets are limited, so get in quick!
The Art of Preserving: Home Event 2026
Experience a flavour‑filled masterclass at The Art of Preserving - From Jar to Board, held as part of the Ballantynes Home Event. Guests are invited to arrive 10–15 minutes early to check in, enjoy a themed cocktail from Cardrona Distillery with canapés (soft drink option will be available), and settle in before the demonstration begins.
Hosted by Ciaran from the Miele Experience Centre and elevated with premium spirits from Cardrona Distillery, this 1¼‑hour session will guide attendees through the craft of modern preserving and pickling. Ciaran will demonstrate five different creations from vibrant pickles to small‑batch jams and house‑made ketchups. He will be showcasing techniques that help you make the most of your own home‑grown produce and take your preserving to the next level.
Throughout the session, for $35 guests will be able to taste the finished products and learn how to transform these homemade elements into a standout cheese board featuring flavours you simply can’t buy in a supermarket. It’s an inspiring, practical experience designed to help you create preserves that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Tickets are limited, so secure your spot early.
'Tangleby Gardens' Books & Bubbles: Home Event 2026
Learn Sue’s top cooking and baking tips, honed over decades of practise. Hear her favourite appliances and must have utensils to make your everyday cooking foolproof.
As part of the $40 ticket, guests will receive:
- A glass of bubbles on arrival (soft drink option will be available)
- 5 canape sized sweet and savoury samples from her recipe books during the event, including her famous Tangleby High Tea Scones with jam & cream!
Over the course of an hour, Sue will be running through her top cooking/baking tips and showing you her must-have pieces of kitchenware to make your home cooking fool proof. Please note this will be set up in a theatre style with both high and low seating, not as a high tea.
The Art of Winter Layering: Home Event 2026
Discover how to create a beautifully welcoming winter table at our Winter Styling session, held as part of the Ballantynes Home Event—a four‑day celebration of inspiration, creativity, and seasonal living. Join our Ballantynes stylist for a 45‑minute demonstration focused on elevating your dining experience for cosy winter hosting.
Watch as she styles a winter‑ready table using cookware, ceramics, utensils, faux florals, and decorative accents to craft an inviting, high‑impact setting perfect for entertaining. From layering textures to thoughtful finishing touches, you’ll learn how to create a table your guests will love gathering around.
She’ll also share a few simple ideas for subtly transitioning your home from summer to winter, with the main focus on making your dining space feel warm, considered, and ready for the season ahead.
Throughout the session, you’ll gain practical styling tips—including how to refresh your table using pieces you already own for a more budget‑friendly update—and have the opportunity to ask questions and receive personalised advice.
Tickets are limited, so secure your spot early.
Fashion & Make-Up Styling Masterclass with Leigh : June Edition | Saturday, 27 June, Ballantynes Christchurch
Many of you will remember Leigh as a beloved member of the Ballantynes team for many years. At the end of 2025, she followed her dream into Real Estate, and we couldn’t be more proud. While Leigh is no longer part of our permanent team, we are delighted that she will continue to visit Ballantynes from time to time as a guest stylist bringing her signature warmth, expertise, and passion for empowering women to feel confident in how they present themselves.
In this exclusive masterclass Leigh will share her tips to brighten up the colder months with confidence!
Join us for a vibrant winter‑style event where we will show you simple, elegant ways to introduce colour into your wardrobe. From bold accessories that instantly lift an outfit to colourful lip shades that bring warmth to your complexion, you’ll discover easy techniques to make colour pop, even on the greyest winter days. Learn how to choose hues that flatter, experiment with playful accents, and refresh your winter look with effortless style.
Your ticket of $20* includes a glass of bubbles (or juice) and two delicious canapés created by our Kin Bistro chefs. We look forward to welcoming you to an uplifting and confidence‑boosting experience.
Step into Style with Leigh: June Edition | Saturday, 27 June, Ballantynes Christchurch
Style in 30’ with Leigh!
Book your 1:1 session with our visiting stylist Leigh – for just $95.
We are happy to shape your session as you wish, some popular choices are:-
Special Event Styling – get outfit-ready for your next big event or celebration
Express Colour Analysis – discover your best colours to shop with confidence
Seasonal Style Update – explore the latest seasonal looks and learn how to adapt them to your lifestyle, budget, and personal style.
Walk away feeling fabulous and fashion ready! With limited spots, we recommend that you book early to avoid disappointment.
About Leigh
Many of you will remember Leigh as a beloved member of the Ballantynes team for many years. At the end of last year, she followed her dream into Real Estate, and we couldn’t be more proud. While Leigh is no longer part of our permanent team, we are delighted that she will continue to visit Ballantynes from time to time as a guest stylist — bringing her signature warmth, expertise, and passion for empowering women to feel confident in how they present themselves.