It’s a traditional gals get-together across Ireland.

In Cork however, Women’s Little Christmas is especially revered, with ladies of all ages hitting the tiles on January 6th to let their hair down after the holidays.

This year, The Montenotte Hotel is throwing a Nollaig na mBan bash with a difference, a day early.

PaintClub will be setting up in the luxe surrounds of the hotel from 12.30pm until 4pm for an afternoon of fun designed for women of any vintage – bring your sister, your daughter, your boss and your granny.

Everyone will enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch before settling down at their very own canvas to paint a Georgian scene to take home.

It’s the perfect way to kick back, relax and have a good old chin wag with your favourite women while you work on your masterpiece.

They say: “Absolutely no experience is required, we promise! Our master artists will guide you from blank canvas to finished masterpieces, with helpful Paintclub tips and tricks. You will uncover your hidden talents and take home a stunning masterpiece created by you!”

We say: Tickets are a bargain €60 (including the class, all materials, a glass of prosecco and Sunday lunch at The Montenotte Hotel). You can book them in advance (or snap them up as a Christmas gift) here.