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Turn an ordinary evening in Cirencester into a hands-on art night: a guided painting class paired with a 12-inch stonebaked pizza. No experience required—just show up ready to create and eat.
Turn an ordinary evening in Cirencester into a hands-on art night: a guided painting class paired with a 12-inch stonebaked pizza. No experience required—just show up ready to create and eat.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · The Old Kennels, England
Paint and Pizza Night: Cattivo at The Old Kennels Workshop in Cirencester is a two-hour evening workshop where food and art collide in friendly, step-by-step instruction. Held at Cattivo Pizza's pop-up studio inside the Old Kennels Workshop (The Old Kennels, Cirencester GL7 1UR), this session pairs a guided painting class with a 12-inch stonebaked pizza, making it an ideal low-pressure night out for groups, dates, or solo creatives. An art coach leads the group through a chosen composition—on the advertised night 'The Greatest Show'—so no prior painting experience is required. Everything you need arrives at your table: a primed canvas to take home, a full complement of brushes and paints, and premium materials set up for a relaxed, sociable atmosphere. The scene is simple and convivial: long studio tables, jars of water, palettes of colour, and the warm aroma of freshly baked pizza from Cattivo's oven. Key features include the instructor-led demonstration, individual canvases, and the included 12-inch stonebaked pizza—plus the tactile mix of acrylic paint and coarse canvas that leaves a memorable keepsake. The venue sits on the edge of Cirencester, a historic market town known since Roman times as Corinium; after your class you can wander into town to see the parish church or grab a coffee in the Market Place. This evening experience stands out because it blends culinary craft and creative learning under one roof: you’re not just attending a class, you’re sharing a meal and a finished artwork in the same two-hour window. That social energy makes it a reliable local pick for stagettes, birthday nights, or meeting new people in a casual setting. Accessibility and age guidance: suitable for ages 12 and up; arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Bring comfortable clothing or an apron—artists can be messy—and an eagerness to try new techniques. Practical notes: tickets cover canvas, materials, and pizza; aprons are not provided. The instructor adapts the lesson so painters of varying skill levels each produce a distinct piece. If you’re visiting Cirencester for a weekend in the Cotswolds, this is an approachable evening option that blends indoor shelter with hands-on creativity. It’s less about perfection and more about learning, laughing, and walking away with something you made and a memory of an unexpected, flavourful night in town. Booking is handled through the online FareHarbor widget; tickets often sell out for weekend slots, so reserve early to guarantee your place. Groups can request adjacent seating when booking, and dietary requests for pizza toppings are accommodated by the restaurant if noted in advance. Photos are welcome during the session; bring a phone or compact camera and a small clip to secure wet paintings for the journey home. Wear layers for variable indoor warmth.
easy.
2 hours.
Low physical demand; mostly seated activity suitable for most fitness levels
No—aprons are not provided; bring your own or wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on.
Yes—a 12-inch stonebaked pizza of your choice from the menu is included in the ticket price.
The session is suitable for ages 12 and up.
Arrive 15 minutes early and you will be checked in under the booker's name at the venue.
No—an art coach leads the session and guides all skill levels through the composition.
Yes—note dietary requests when booking and the restaurant will accommodate toppings where possible.
Cirencester was a major Roman town known as Corinium; traces of that past appear in local architecture and museum collections.
The workshop minimizes waste by providing shared palettes and encourages responsible disposal of paints; the pizza provider sources local ingredients 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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