THE STORY

So, it all began with an idea; something to do with friends rather than just go to a bar or café to hang out, and that’s where we wanted to start creating together! Malmö is a multicultural city and we wanted to add more creative communities to enrich this city with.

Sip and paint is a common concept in America, and a great way of learning how to paint while sipping and socializing in a fun and creative environment. Without limiting it to only painting, we named ourselves Sip & Create. Since we are all creatives we want to offer more creative activities to do together. Being creative was a big part of our childhood, and growing up to become adults, a lot of other parts of life often become the priority. Instead of creating in our loneliness, or not creating at all, we wanted to facilitate the creative process by offering a place where you get guidance, all the material you need and where you don’t need to clean after yourself.

 

AND SO IT BEGAN..

Natalie Fresia and Mia Borstrand are the founders of Sip and Create, and started this journey in 2019 as a fun way of bringing art closer to people, but also to bring people together. From painting together with friends in a basement on a cold winter day in March, they found the joy in teaching, guiding and seeing how people enjoyed themselves while being creative. Mia’s expert knowledge and passion for art, and Natalie’s social and marketing skills, are making Sip and Create, not only a fun place to spend your evening but a way to make new friends and acquire a new set of creative skills.

 

LET’S MEET THE SIP AND CREATE TEAM

  • Mia Borstrand

    FOUNDER

    Mia is an artist and graphic designer who made her debut as a graphic designer in London. With passion for art, painting and teaching, Mia will guide you through the painting classes by breaking down every step of the painting process while painting together with you. She is currently enrolled in HDK Valand where she is studying fine art. Mia is also taking commissioned work so go ahead check out Mia’s work here: emaei_design

  • Natalie Fresia

    FOUNDER

    Natalie is a creative nerd and a marketer with a masters degree in business. She has always had a passion for everything creative and loves to bring people together, and really believes that an experience is the only thing you buy that will make you richer. She is the one behind the computer putting together events, strategies and all those admin stuff. She sometimes make an appearance at the events providing a smile and help!

  • Natalie Saez

    GUIDING ARTIST

    Natalie is an American artist from California who moved to Malmö in 2022. With an inspiring background in art therapy and fine art she will be guiding you through some really exciting art sessions. Check out her amazing work on her website that is heavily influenced by her spirituality, fascination with the human psyche, and love of magical realism.

  • Emelie Karlsson Offerlind

    EVENT HOST

    Emelie is a former travel guide who has been working in many countries with different cultures. She is a curious and open person who loves to host, interact and provide unforgettable experiences. You might see her welcoming smile supporting our artists in their works. She will make sure you are having a great time throughout the event and assist you so you can completely immerse yourself in your own creative process.