Gareth – PopUp Painting – Sip, Paint, Create! https://popuppainting.com Sip and Paint Experiences Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:38:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://popuppainting.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cropped-PopUpPainting.WithTextLogo-32x32.png Gareth – PopUp Painting – Sip, Paint, Create! https://popuppainting.com 32 32 Mr Bean’s Whistler’s Mother – A new classic joins our calendar https://popuppainting.com/mr-beans-whistlers-mother/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 06:00:16 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=78318

This Spring a new classic joins the PopUp Painting calendar! Lots of you have asked for a go at this fantastic piece over the years, and we’ve finally figured out a way to make an event out of it. Please give a round of applause as we welcome Mr Bean’s Whistler’s Mother painting (The Movie version) to our calendar!

Originally by artist James McNeill Whistler in 1871, this realist oil painting gained a lot of love following the release of the 1997 Bean movie.

We know you’re going to love creating this new piece at our sip and paint events. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to adjust it for a self portrait, gift it to the Mr Bean lover in your life, or planning to hang it above your bed – this painting is going to be such a fun thing to do on an evening out!

]]> Artist + Event Manager Job in Cambridgeshire https://popuppainting.com/artist-event-manager-job-in-cambridgeshire/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:34:43 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77960 Are you passionate about unleashing creativity? Love sharing your passions with others? Looking for a flexible, part-time artist job?

PopUp Painting is the leading ‘sip and paint’ company in the UK, having painted with more than 80,000 novices in bars, restaurants and workplaces across the country since 2013.

In our events, guests are guided step-by-step through a painting with a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Our experiences are all about having a good time together!

We are looking for high-energy creatives and event professionals to launch, manage and deliver events in Cambridgeshire (Cambridge, Ely, Newmarket). A role with us is perfect for anybody in the arts/events industry looking for flexible work, or for someone looking for a creative role to add to their day job or studies. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Ablity to paint in Acrylic is essential for this role. Access to a car and ability to store kit is highly desirable.

As Artist:

  • You’ll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in acrylic in under 2 hours. You’ll prepare a demo canvas before events
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)
  • Need to be confident in public speaking (mics provided)

As Event Manager:

  • You’ll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience
  • Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment. Access to a car is highly desirable.
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)

Pay is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist – £70; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support / training – £45. You will work on a self employed basis. £25-30,000 pro rata. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

At interview you will be asked to take us through a simple painting, showing how you might present it in a fun and lighthearted manner. Training will be provided for successful candidates.

To apply please download the form and return it with your CV and a link to your portfolio to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 4 April 2025.

]]> Mother’s Day Gift Ideas https://popuppainting.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas/ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:15:27 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77950

Mother’s Day is fast approaching! This year in the UK, it will take place on Sunday 30 March. At the time of posting, that’s just two weeks to go! If you’re looking for Mother’s Day gift ideas, or things to do for Mother’s Day, then keep reading.

If you’ve read our gift idea blogs before, then you’ve probably seen us give a shoutout to our friends over at SoLo Craft Fair! Based in South London with stores in Elephant & Castle and Brixton, as well as pop-ups right across London, they have an amazing array of original and thoughtful gifts to pick from. Have a browse over at solocraftfair.com for inspiration!

If you’re looking for something fun to do for Mother’s Day then we can recommend our sip and paint events! Mother’s Day is a big day for us each year, and the feedback we get is fantastic. A sip and paint event with PopUp Painting is a great way to spend some time together doing something a bit different.

Enjoy a lovely, cheerful atmosphere while you sip on some prosecco and unleash your creativity! If you’re Mum is a dab hand with a paintbrush then great, but if not all our events are aimed at novices. No experience needed!

We have Mother’s Day events listed in London, Cambridgeshire, Birmingham, Sheffield, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, and Bristol. Check them all out here.

…but if you’re already fully booked with delightful dinner plans or a trip to the theatre on Mother’s Day itself, do not fear! A PopUp Painting gift voucher is a thoughtful gift that says “let’s spend more time together”. They can be used across our calendar and are valid for two years, so no hurry. Browse our voucher options here.

However you celebrate, have a great Mother’s Day!

]]> Artist + Event Manager Job in Liverpool https://popuppainting.com/artist-event-manager-job-in-liverpool/ Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:55:40 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77677 Are you passionate about unleashing creativity? Love sharing your passions with others? Looking for a flexible, part-time artist job?

PopUp Painting is the leading ‘sip and paint’ company in the UK, having painted with more than 80,000 novices in bars, restaurants and workplaces across the country since 2013.

In our events, guests are guided step-by-step through a painting with a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Our experiences are all about having a good time together!

We are looking for high-energy creatives and event professionals to launch, manage and deliver events in Liverpool. A role with us is perfect for anybody in the arts/events industry looking for flexible work, or for someone looking for a creative role to add to their day job or studies. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Ablity to paint in Acrylic is essential for this role. Access to a car and ability to store kit is highly desirable.

As Artist:

  • You’ll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in acrylic in under 2 hours. You’ll prepare a demo canvas before events
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)
  • Need to be confident in public speaking (mics provided)

As Event Manager:

  • You’ll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience
  • Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment. Access to a car is highly desirable.
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)

Pay is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist – £70; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support / training – £45. You will work on a self employed basis. £25-30,000 pro rata. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

At interview you will be asked to take us through a simple painting, showing how you might present it in a fun and lighthearted manner. Training will be provided for successful candidates.

To apply please download the form and return it with your CV and a link to your portfolio to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 15 March 2025.

]]> Artist + Event Manager Job in Birmingham https://popuppainting.com/artist-event-manager-job-in-birmingham/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:57:56 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77536 Are you passionate about unleashing creativity? Love sharing your passions with others? Looking for a flexible, part-time artist job?

PopUp Painting is the leading ‘sip and paint’ company in the UK, having painted with more than 80,000 novices in bars, restaurants and workplaces across the country since 2013.

In our events, guests are guided step-by-step through a painting with a glass of wine in one hand and a paintbrush in the other. Our experiences are all about having a good time together!

We are looking for high-energy creatives and event professionals to launch, manage and deliver events in Birmingham. A role with us is perfect for anybody in the arts/events industry looking for flexible work, or for someone looking for a creative role to add to their day job or studies. Evening and weekend availability is essential.

Ablity to paint in Acrylic is essential for this role. Access to a car and ability to store kit is highly desirable.

As Artist:

  • You’ll guide guests in a fun, accessible manner through paintings in acrylic in under 2 hours. You’ll prepare a demo canvas before events
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)
  • Need to be confident in public speaking (mics provided)

As Event Manager:

  • You’ll be responsible for the overall running and quality of the event, ensuring an excellent customer experience
  • Be responsible for storing and transporting event equipment. Access to a car is highly desirable.
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)

Pay is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist – £70; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support / training – £45. You will work on a self employed basis. £25-30,000 pro rata. Where transporting kit, expenses are paid at HMRC rate.

At interview you will be asked to take us through a simple painting, showing how you might present it in a fun and lighthearted manner. Training will be provided for successful candidates.

To apply please download the form and return it with your CV and a link to your portfolio to recruitment@popuppainting.com by 12 March 2025.

]]> Artist Spotlight: Sara Twomey https://popuppainting.com/artist-spotlight-sara-twomey/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:57:23 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77129

 

Sara Twomey is an artist based in London. Sara graduated from the Kent Institute of Art & Design in 2000 and has extensive experience facilitating, teaching and curating. Her experience even includes a period (2003-2007) working with Damien Hirst!

Valentine’s is nearly upon us, and so our calendar is full of luscious golden designs thanks to Gustav Klimt’s ‘The Kiss’. Klimt’s ‘Golden Phase‘ was iconic and controversial – gold had traditionally been reserved for religious imagery. But Klimt isn’t the only artist to use gold. Today, we want to turn the spotlight on one of our team, Sara Twomey, who also uses lots of gold in her stunning creations.

 

Sara’s pieces are light-filled and stunning. When asked why she used gold so much, Sara said: “I love Gold because it makes me think of Sunshine and I try to capture this in an abstract way”. Her process includes the use of metallic paint, sand and gold foil, with paint and foil repeatedly applied until she builds up the surface “like a light catcher”, revealing many dimensions. Sara says she makes the painting “without any preconceived end [and that] they are an experiment with light. I like how the surface reveals structure that appears and disappears throughout the day”.

You can learn more about Sara Twomey’s work at SaraTwomey.com. Make sure to follow her on Instagram as well at @SaraTwomeyArt.

]]> Sip and Paint in Kensington & Chelsea! https://popuppainting.com/sip-and-paint-in-kensington-chelsea/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:35:32 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=75986

Sip and paint in Kensington and Chelsea with PopUp Painting as we return to the fabulous The Britannia in Kensington.

The Britannia is a beautiful traditional pub, located just off Kensington High Street. They offer a wide range of food and drinks, and have been serving guests since 1834!

Pre-pandemic, The Britannia was one of our favourite partner venues in West London, and we are very excited to be making our return. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Kensington at a great venue then this is for you!

We will be popping up first on Tuesday 28 January (7:30PM) with Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and then again on Tuesday 25 February at the same time for a Pop Art evening inspired by the work of Jayne Evans. At these sip and paint events, you’ll be guided step by step by a practicing artist to create your own masterpiece. It’s a great activity to do with friends, on a date, or even as a way to meet new people! The best thing: no experience is needed to take part.

Valentine's Date Ideas - sip and paint. Two people at a sip and paint event, smiling at the camera. There are other guests in the background

]]> 2 For 1 Sip and Paint in Bristol https://popuppainting.com/2-for-1-sip-and-paint-in-bristol/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:01:25 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=76310 Chase away those winter blues with some sip and paint in Bristol this January! To make things even more exciting, we are running an exclusive 2 For 1 on selected sip and paint experiences for the next couple of weeks. Tickets are limited – so grab your buddy or date and get booked in to sip and paint in Bristol ASAP.

This offer is valid on the events below. The venues for these events are fantastic – whether you’re joining us at Small Bar, Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery, Coppa Club, Novotel or the Lost & Found – make sure to show them some love and drop by for a drink with them before joining your event!

All of these sip and paint events in Bristol are aimed at people with little or no painting experience. We’re all about unleashing creativity – wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other, no experience needed!

Featured events:
Paint Frida Kahlo, Thu 23 Jan, Bristol & Bath Rum Distillery
Paint Mystery in Blue, Wed 29 Jan, Small Bar
Paint The Bristol Skyline, Thu 30 Jan, Coppa Club
Paint Starry Night Over Bristol, Sat 1 Feb, Novotel
Paint Gordon Bruce, Sun 2 Feb, Lost & Found
Paint Winter Balloon Girl, Wed 5 Feb, Lost & Found
Paint Cubist Rose, Sun 9 Feb, Small Bar

Valentine's Date Ideas - sip and paint. Two people at a sip and paint event, smiling at the camera. There are other guests in the background

]]> 5 Great Valentine’s Day Date Ideas https://popuppainting.com/5-great-valentines-day-date-ideas/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:18:34 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=76147 Don’t panic but Valentine’s Day is exactly one month away! We know that coming up with Great Valentine’s Day date ideas can be a challenge – do you go with something original and quirky, or with a classic? Is dinner enough? Do you do a gift too?! Here are some of our Valentine’s Day date ideas (we may be a bit biased with some…)

1. A sip and paint date with PopUp Painting

Valentine's Date Ideas - sip and paint. Two people at a sip and paint event, smiling at the camera. There are other guests in the background

Valentine’s is one of those great times of year where we get to get the decorations and the glitter out, and really lean into our theming with our sip and paint events! We have lots in the calendar this February, with Valentine’s events in Sheffield, Manchester, Cambridge, London, Bristol, Birmingham and Liverpool! Check out all of our Valentine’s events here. As ever our events are all about unleashing creativity, wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other, no experience needed!

2. Go to see Bridget Jones at the cinema

Valentine's Day Date Ideas - Bridget Jones movie. The picture shows two cinema tickets, an action sign, and popcorn over a table

Hotly anticipated, Bridget Jones is finally back! Based on Helen Fielding’s masterpiece books, the iconic Bridget Jones is synonymous with the awkwardness of dating and relationships – perfect for Valentine’s!

3. A classic Valentine’s dinner

Valentine's Day Date Ideas - dinner: two people clinking glasses of red wine at the dinner table in a restaurant

Going for a lovely dinner might not be terribly original, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great idea! Maybe it’s somewhere you’ve been before and loved, or maybe you’re looking to ‘wow’ with somewhere new. Check out our range of fab partner venues for some dining inspiration here.

4. Make plans for another day

Roses for Valentine's day. This bouquet is a mix of white and pink.

Not everybody can be off for Valentine’s evening, but that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate love this February! Whether you’re working in hospitality or healthcare, we all deserve some romance. Who can resist a partner who gives you a card and some flowers (I’m a fan of Bloom & Wild, personally) and says “let’s do this on Sunday”? And for those of you with lots to juggle, give the gift of a PopUp Painting gift voucher to book on to a future event when you know what’s happening.

5. A walk down memory lane

Grab a hot chocolate and go for a stroll round the streets you first went out on! You’ll be amazed what memories might come back to you. You can always head out for dinner or something fun afterwards!

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