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Spend an evening at The Coffee Cauldron in Montpellier, Cheltenham crafting a large wooden Christmas tree—paint or decoupage—while enjoying specialty coffee and cake. This two-hour workshop is social, beginner-friendly, and produces a finished festive keepsake to take home.
Spend an evening at The Coffee Cauldron in Montpellier, Cheltenham crafting a large wooden Christmas tree—paint or decoupage—while enjoying specialty coffee and cake. This two-hour workshop is social, beginner-friendly, and produces a finished festive keepsake to take home.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
The Coffee Cauldron at the Rotunda on Montpellier in Cheltenham offers a compact, hands-on Christmas craft night that feels like a front-row seat to the town's seasonal energy. On Wednesday 18th November at 7pm the Paintpot Parties workshop invites makers twelve and up to paint or decoupage a large wooden Christmas tree while sipping specialty coffee and tucking into cake. The meeting point is The Coffee Cauldron, Rotunda, Montpellier, Cheltenham, which sits in the heart of the Montpellier quarter, a short walk from Regency terraces and the town's boutique shops. Inside, the scene is simple and intentional: long communal tables, stacks of prepared wooden trees, trays of paints and patterned papers, and warm light spilling through the rotunda windows. The core activity — choosing between hand-painting or layering decoupage — makes for an immediate, tactile satisfaction; you leave with a finished, giftable piece rather than a promise to 'finish at home.' All materials are included and the two-hour format means the evening retains a social pace: enough time for careful decoration, conversation, and two mini breaks to enjoy your drink and cake. Why book this instead of a solitary evening at home? This workshop leverages the Montpellier locale: the Rotunda's intimate public space, the locality's Regency-era streets, and a café atmosphere that pairs creative focus with baked goods and specialty coffee. It's a small-group setting ideal for friends, family, or those seeking a low-pressure creative outlet before the shopping crowds arrive. The start time at 7pm makes it an easy add-on to dinner or a pre-theatre outing. Practical notes: the session suits ages 12 and up, runs about two hours, and requires no prior craft skills — instructors guide both decoupage and painting techniques. The Coffee Cauldron provides the tools and a relaxing workspace; attendees should wear clothes that tolerate a little paint and arrive a few minutes early to settle in. For visitors, Montpellier Gardens and the Pittville Pump Room sit within easy stroll distance, so plan an afternoon of browsing before your workshop. This event is a blend of craft, caffeine, and Cheltenham character: a simple evening that yields a tangible seasonal keepsake, a fresh slice of local life, and the kind of hands-on memory that arrives with buttercream on a plate and wet paint on your fingers. Before booking, check ticket availability and any accessibility needs; group sizes are deliberately modest to keep the evening hands-on and sociable. If you're gifting the experience, arrive with a note and the host can usually help with simple wrapping. Expect a welcoming pace, friendly instruction, and the kind of practical cheer that turns an ordinary November night into a small holiday ritual worth repeating. Book early to reserve now.
All materials to paint or decoupage a large wooden Christmas tree, plus a drink of your choice and cake are included.
The session runs approximately two hours and is designed to finish with a completed piece.
The minimum age is 12; under-12s are not listed as allowed participants for this session.
No prior experience is required — instructors guide both painting and decoupage techniques step by step.
Yes — the workshop is well suited for small groups and makes a popular gift; check ticket availability in advance.
Accessibility details are not listed in the event description; contact the host or venue ahead of booking to confirm specific access needs.
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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