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Spend an Easter afternoon painting charming wooden ducks with the family at The Kiwi Fruit is Cute in Cheltenham. This two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in Tewkesbury offers a hands-on keepsake-making experience for ages 6 and up.
Spend an Easter afternoon painting charming wooden ducks with the family at The Kiwi Fruit is Cute in Cheltenham. This two-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in Tewkesbury offers a hands-on keepsake-making experience for ages 6 and up.
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Wooden Duck Painting Workshop brings tactile, hands-on craft to families visiting Tewkesbury, England. Held over Easter weekend at The Kiwi Fruit is Cute, Cheltenham, this two-hour session takes place on the 1st Floor, Normandy House, 305–309 High Street Cheltenham GL50 3HW. Children receive a wooden duckling to paint while adults can choose a full-sized wooden duck to decorate as an ornament or tabletop figure, ideal for gifting or home display. The session is deliberately beginner-friendly: instructors demonstrate basic brush handling, color mixing, and simple patterning, then circulate to help with borders, eyes, and tiny beaks so every participant leaves with a polished piece. The minimum age is 6, making the workshop an accessible multigenerational activity for parents and children, grandparents, and visiting relatives. Expect a brisk two-hour rhythm: orientation and material choices, painting time with teacher feedback, and a finishing period to sign and prepare pieces to transport home. Supplies are generally provided; wear clothes that can handle stray paint and consider an apron for small children. What makes this workshop noteworthy in the region is how it connects a simple craft to Cheltenham’s civic center and the broader cultural scene: the High Street’s Regency architecture and nearby galleries give the afternoon an easy, urban-meets-creative flow. For visitors based in Tewkesbury, there’s a satisfying contrast between the town’s medieval abbey and markets and this short, modern studio experience in nearby Cheltenham. The ducks themselves respond well to bright colors and playful motifs: stripes, polka dots, tiny hats, or floral collars all translate efficiently on the carved surfaces and make for lively, photogenic results. Families often pair the workshop with a riverside walk or a gallery stop; the short duration makes it easy to layer local activities into a half-day plan. There’s room to personalize: older kids and adults can practice small details while younger painters enjoy broader color fields, and instructors are ready to suggest quick finishing tricks for gloss or matte looks. Logistics are straightforward: arrive at the stated meeting point on time, expect about two hours, and reserve spots early since Easter weekend sessions fill quickly. Whether you’re a travel parent seeking a quiet, creative hour with children or a visitor wanting a small, locally made keepsake, Wooden Duck Painting Workshop delivers a practical, hands-on experience with tangible results. Bring a camera to capture progression photos, and pack a small cardboard box to protect finished pieces if you will be walking between shops afterward. Tickets are sold per session with a children’s option that includes a duckling and an adult ticket for a full-sized duck; check availability in advance and consider arriving early to browse nearby cafes before the class begins. Spaces are limited; book your spot early.
easy.
2 hours.
Light: suitable for most ages and physical abilities; involves sitting and fine motor work
Minimum age is 6; younger children may require adult assistance and parents should select the appropriate ticket option.
The session runs for approximately two hours, including orientation, painting, and a brief finishing period.
Supplies are generally provided by the organizer; bring an apron or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
Yes — the listing notes that if you want a child to have a full-sized duck, purchase an adult ticket for that participant.
Check in at 1st Floor, Normandy House, 305–309 High Street Cheltenham GL50 3HW as stated in the meeting details.
Absolutely—solo visitors are welcome and often find the workshop a relaxed, social way to make a locally made keepsake.
Tewkesbury is known for its medieval abbey and market town history, while Cheltenham is celebrated for Regency architecture and festival events.
Bring reusable containers for snacks and avoid single-use plastics; return leftover paint waste to organizers for proper disposal when possible.
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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