Reports from Harris Poll and Eventbrite show that millennials are spending more and more of their income on ‘experiences’ (spending over $1 Trillion a year in the industry) over ’things’ – with similar trends in the UK (BBC, Radio 4, Nov 2018). As the experience economy takes off, companies like PopUp Painting are expanding across the country. The...
Looking after your brain is as important as looking after your body. Luckily painting is a fun activity that sharpens your mind. Here are 5 interesting things that happen to your brain when you paint. Gifted People use both sides of their brain Most people know that the left side of the brain helps with...
It’s National Beer Day on Saturday 15th June, and we thought we’d celebrate not only by cracking open a bottle of something chilled but by chatting to our favourite family run brewery, Seven Bro7hers. So, for those of those who don’t already know, why are you called Seven Bro7hers? We are called Seven Bro7hers Brewery...
Bullclough Art School is opening in the Peak District in the summer. It’s a spectacular meeting place and retreat for aspiring and established artists. Bullclough is set within 7 acres of stunning grounds, with breathtaking uninterrupted views of the Peak District. They have a fully equipped art studio over looking the landscape, artists lounge, kitchen...
Blue Monday is considered to be the most depressing day of the year. Based on a campaign from 2005, the idea is that people are most likely to feel their most unhappy on one of the last Mondays of January. Whatever the credibility of this campaign, Blue Monday has taken on significance as a day...
What better encapsulates a growing business than moving to a new, better office? Since our launch in 2013, we’ve painted with approximately 25,000 people. We’re now up to almost 60 events each month (across London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds). And we’re now based in a location that helps us deliver all of that! ...
Banksy’s Girl with the Balloon and the Manchester Bee! Michelle Shore, one of our Machester based artists and team member, has created a fabulous painting based around ‘Balloon Girl’ and the Bee in Manchester. Read on to hear about what Michelle thinks about each of those topics. The girl with the balloon is one of...
PopUp Painting launched at Brasserie Blanc in Leeds last week with a full house – “wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other”. Last Thursday PopUp Painting launched at Brasserie Blanc, Leeds with a full house. PopUp Painting runs ‘social painting’ events in bars and restaurants across the UK, and is working with the likes...
‘The hub for fab fresh food and great company.’ PopUp Painting is now at Ju Ju’s Cafe! Birmingham’s only restaurant with panoramic views over the canals. Conveniently located for, restaurants near barclaycard arena Birmingham, Symphony Hall, Brindleyplace, Broad Street, The Rep and Crescent theatre – All just a few minutes’ walk. their premier location is excellent for...
