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Swap a midweek pint for a paintbrush at The Hewlett Arms’ Paint and Sip Night. In two relaxed hours you’ll learn to paint a charming owl, meet locals, and leave with your own canvas.
Swap a midweek pint for a paintbrush at The Hewlett Arms’ Paint and Sip Night. In two relaxed hours you’ll learn to paint a charming owl, meet locals, and leave with your own canvas.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · Tewkesbury, England
Paint and Sip Night at The Hewlett Arms offers a low-stakes evening of creativity and conviviality at The Hewlett Arms on Harp Hill in Cheltenham. This two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop guides you step-by-step through painting 'Owl Love You, Always & Forever' while you enjoy the pub’s open bar and relaxed atmosphere. Whether you come solo to meet locals or book a table with friends, the event turns a midweek night into something tactile and memorable. The room itself is unpretentious: pub tables cleared for easels, jars of brushes, palettes, and a stack of primed canvases waiting for color. The focal scene is your canvas—an approachable owl motif that plays well with expressive brushwork and playful color choices. Materials and tuition are included, so the real draw is the combination of hands-on instruction and the social hum of a local watering hole. Drinks and nibbles are available from the bar, keeping the mood light and casual as you learn basic blending, line work, and composition. This experience is unusual for the area because it brings a workshop energy into a traditional pub setting, offering a different kind of local evening activity. The Hewlett Arms’ location on Harp Hill makes it easy to reach from nearby Tewkesbury and Cheltenham, and the evening fits neatly into a traveler’s schedule—two hours of creativity without a full-day commitment. The activity is ideal for beginners and people who want an accessible art lesson without the formality of a studio. Key features include the pop-up studio setup inside the pub, supplied canvases and acrylic paints, guided instruction tailored for novices, and the signature owl painting theme that encourages playful experimentation. The event highlights local social culture—friends sharing a pint while swapping paint tips—and it’s a compact, affordable way to engage with the community. Practical notes: tickets are limited and usually well-priced; arrive a few minutes early to sign in and claim a seat, and wear clothing you don’t mind getting a speck of paint on. The session welcomes participants aged 14 and up, and no prior experience is required, so it’s suitable for families with older teens, solo travelers, date nights, and visitors passing through Cheltenham. If you’re looking to add a domestic, creative evening to your trip itinerary—something short, social, and hands-on—this paint and sip is a practical and memorable option. It’s also a low-barrier way to make a keepsake: leave with a finished canvas and a story about a friendly local pub that staged an art night you can still taste in the linger of a pint. Book early—the workshop sells out—and plan to arrive from nearby Tewkesbury or Cheltenham by bus, taxi, or a brief walk to Harp Hill for an unfussy, creative night tonight.
The session runs approximately two hours, typically from 7:00–9:00 PM for the advertised date.
No experience is required; the workshop is designed for beginners with step-by-step tuition.
Yes — canvases, paints, brushes, and tuition are included in the ticket price.
Yes — the bar at The Hewlett Arms will be open and offers drinks and nibbles to purchase during the workshop.
Participants aged 14 and up are welcome; younger children are not specified for this session.
Cancellation details aren’t listed here — check the FareHarbor booking page linked on the listing or contact the booking provider for their policy.
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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