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Paint with buttercream and eat a burger: a two-hour, beginner-friendly cake-painting workshop hosted by Paint Pot Parties at The Airs & Graces. Small groups, all materials provided, and you take home a boxed mini cake.
Paint with buttercream and eat a burger: a two-hour, beginner-friendly cake-painting workshop hosted by Paint Pot Parties at The Airs & Graces. Small groups, all materials provided, and you take home a boxed mini cake.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · Tewkesbury, England
At The Airs & Graces in Cheltenham, just a short drive from Tewkesbury, England, Brushes, Burgers & Bakes! stitches together two simple pleasures: hands-on cake painting and a proper burger. Paint Pot Parties leads each session, supplying a 4 x 4-inch vanilla sponge, coloured buttercream, sprinkles and an array of tools so you can paint directly on your cake as if it were a miniature canvas. The setting is convivial and low-pressure: small groups (maximum 12) gather around communal tables, swap ideas, and watch technique demos before trying textures, brush strokes and piping flourishes of their own. The workshop is two hours long and designed for beginners and curious creatives aged 12 and up. There’s no prior experience required—just patience and an appetite for experimentation. While you work, The Airs & Graces serves a freshly made burger meal that turns the session into a satisfying social event; instructors time the hands-on segments so you can eat without worrying about your drying buttercream. At £35 per person the package includes the guided session, materials, your edible creation boxed to go, and the meal—an easy, affordable mix of comfort food and craft. What makes this pop as a local offering is its collision of community hospitality and crafty instruction. Paint Pot Parties brings theatricality and practical tips—the kind that quickly improve a novice’s result—while The Airs & Graces contributes a neighbourhood atmosphere that makes the workshop feel like a happening, not a class. It’s a standout option in the area because opportunities to learn a tactile food craft in such an approachable format are uncommon here; most culinary programming in Gloucestershire focuses on demos, farmers’ markets or full day courses rather than compact, social evenings. Beyond the immediate pleasures, the event slots neatly into a weekend in Tewkesbury or Cheltenham. Visit Tewkesbury Abbey for a dose of local history, stroll riverside paths along the Severn, then return for a hands-on, low-stakes creative night. The format suits date nights, small groups and visitors who want to take home a uniquely local souvenir—one that also tastes good. Practical notes: arrive a few minutes early to settle, wear a layer you don’t mind frosting on, and bring a box to transport your cake if you plan on walking or taking public transit. The session is compact, intimate, and built around play; it rewards curiosity more than precision, and it leaves you with buttery fingers, a full belly, and a cake that tells a story. Bookings are released monthly on a 4th-Monday schedule; spaces fill fast, so reserve early if you’re planning to pair the workshop with a weekend exploring nearby riverside trails and independent tea rooms. Bring an appetite and a camera. Expect joyful mess.
No—sessions are designed for beginners aged 12+, with step-by-step instruction and all materials supplied.
The ticket covers the guided two-hour workshop, all buttercream materials and tools, your own mini 4x4 cake to paint and take home, plus a burger meal from The Airs & Graces.
Yes—note dietary needs when booking so the kitchen can accommodate common requests; contact the host in advance for allergies.
The cakes are boxed and fairly stable but avoid bumpy rides and carry them level; bring a small flat box if you prefer extra protection.
Public sessions are small (max 12); contact Paint Pot Parties or The Airs & Graces to inquire about private bookings or group arrangements.
Meeting point is listed as Airs and Graces, Cheltenham—check your booking confirmation for specific room details and arrival time.
Paint Pot Parties is a creative events company based at The Old Kennels in England. The business runs guided painting workshops, pop-up art nights, family sessions and seasonal specials hosted at restaurants, theatres, studios and outdoor venues across the region. Events include family paint and picnic mornings, Paint & Pudding evenings, Paint & Pizza nights, Paint & Sip workshops, kids’ pumpkin and Halloween sessions, decoupage skull workshops, Barre & Brushstrokes and themed community pop-ups. Workshops are led by experienced artists and therapeutic art coaches, with several sessions explicitly guided by art coach Brydie. Many events are described as suitable for all skill levels and include clear instruction, stencil or traceable options, and supplied materials where noted. Public pop-ups have taken place at venues such as Cotswold Lounge (Chipping Norton), Gupshill Manor (Tewkesbury), Stroud Brewery, Cattivo (Cirencester), Rose & Crown (Redmarley), The Globe (Stonehouse), Brasserie Blanc (Cheltenham), Dunkertons Park, Swan Theatre (Worcester), Topoly's (Gloucester), The Plough (Prestbury), Norton Grounds and other local establishments named in event listings. Paint Pot Parties programs combine social dining and painting — for example, workshops paired with pizza, bruschetta, brunch or seasonal puddings — and occasional performance-led evenings like the Drag Arty Party. Tickets are offered per event, often with limited availability, and the company promotes engaging, accessible creative experiences for families, friends and community groups. Booking information and dates are provided per event, and many nights are hosted in partnership with local restaurants, bars, galleries and community clubs. Attendees can expect social atmospheres, step-by-step instruction, and take-home artworks at the end often.
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