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 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 Spotlight – Jessica Cheetham https://popuppainting.com/artist-spotlight-jessica-cheetham/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:26:48 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77576

Have you ever wanted to paint but didn’t have a canvas handy? Are you an artist without a gallery to hang your artwork in? Well, look no further. you can be your own living artwork!

Get inspired by Living artist Jessica Cheetham. With a background in Make Up Artistry and face and body painting, she uses her own face and body to create charming, humerus, and imaginative artworks.  Wanting to bridge the gap between the artist and the receiver, she believes that art is something that should be interacted with and immersed in rather than observed.

Using the body as a canvas anything is possible. You can be an Avatar in the morning, have lunch with Liechtenstein and go to bed with a Klimt’s kiss.

‘I love the impermanence of working this way, it helps remind me to be present to the magic of creating as it will soon be washed away.’

Jessica believes that the self is the most powerful thing anyone can posses and in transforming your own image playfully and with creativity at your will is the key to remaining open to the possibilities of this world. It is never too late to reinvent your story and become the version of yourself you want to be.

So grab a mirror or the person next to you and get painting. Step into a new character, a new you, the sky is the limit. You will be amazed by what you can achieve.

Also known for her abstract paintings, acrylic on canvas, Jessica combines traditional painting styles with body painted models, often herself, to create a 3D image which can be enjoyed live or photographed.

The relationship between music, performance and art is at the core of Jessicas process. Her unique vision is to redesign the role of the traditional “gallery experience” and transform this into an interactive and immersive participation for the viewer, appealing to the five senses using music, fragrance, taste and touch. Reimagining the viewers experience of art itself as it becomes something that can be interacted with rather than observed.

Check out @venusrisinglondon for the immersive style events dynamic duo Jessica and Annie Dalton curate.

Venus Rising mural work is featured at The London Art Bar bathrooms where you will find a beautiful Frida Khalo muralArtist Spotlight: Frida Khalo.

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]]> 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 Spotlight: Annie Dalton https://popuppainting.com/artist-spotlight-annie-dalton/ Sun, 02 Mar 2025 11:34:51 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/annie-dalton/

Annie Dalton is a UK-based artist and illustrator known for her hand-drawn creations that blend subversive humour with conceptual elements. Specializing in watercolours, pencils, and ink, her work often features animals.

Annie’s art aims to evoke smiles and encourage a deeper connection with nature. In addition to her paintings, Annie has been involved in several mural projects and has tutored art in schools. She has also illustrated publications such as “Levi Leaf Rider Book,” and “A Season, a Reason, a Lifetime Book.”

Her diverse interests, including 80’s films, literature, history, and the arts, further enrich her creative process. Annie’s passion for art and nature is evident in her creations, making her a distinctive voice in the world of wildlife illustration. For more insights into her creative process, you can watch her on YouTube – @daltonsart and follow her on Instagram at @daltonsart.

Annie Dalton has often said she is an ‘Artist, Image maker, Picture creator, and Visual image designer. Whatever you want to call it ‘ 😜

]]> 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 + Event Manager Job in Manchester https://popuppainting.com/artist-event-manager-job-in-manchester/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:55:58 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77534 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 Manchester. 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 + Event Manager Job in London https://popuppainting.com/artist-event-manager-job-in-london/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:48:13 +0000 https://popuppainting.com/?p=77532 Are you passionate about unleashing creativity? Love sharing your passions with others? Looking for flexible, part-time artist job?

PopUp Painting is the leading ‘sip and paint’ company in the UK, having painted with more than 85,000 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 London. 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.

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 where necessary
  • Set up / clean down (we provide all materials)

Pay is per event (3-4 hours) as follows: artist – £75; Event Managers – £60; where Artist/Event Manager is combined – £90. Event support – £50. 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.

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