Do I need painting experience?

No—this workshop is designed for beginners and provides step-by-step guidance.

What age is suitable?

The session welcomes participants aged 12 and up; under-18s should have an accompanying adult if required.

Are drinks included in the ticket?

Drinks are available to purchase on site; they are not included in the standard ticket price.

Can I bring my own materials?

All materials are provided; bringing your own brushes is optional but not necessary.

Is the venue accessible?

Meeting point is Churchdown Club, Church Rd, Gloucester GL3 2ER; contact the operator directly for specific accessibility needs.

What’s the cancellation policy?

Policies vary—check your booking confirmation or the referral booking page for cancellation and refund details.

Paint and Sip Night at Churchdown Club — Jenny the Jellyfish Workshop in Gloucester | Paint and Sip | Workshop

On a spring evening at Churchdown Club, Church Rd, Gloucester GL3 2ER, Paint Pot Parties hosts a Paint and Sip Night that turns a simple pub room into a small, focused art studio. This beginner-friendly workshop walks you step by step through painting 'Jenny the Jellyfish' while you sip a drink and trade conversation with locals and visitors. The class lasts about two hours, requires no prior experience, and supplies everything you need—paints, brushes, a primed canvas—so you can arrive ready to create.

The room’s light, the low hum of conversation, and the scent of acrylics give the night a constructive, cheerful energy. Key features of the experience are the guided instruction, the communal easel setup, and the jellyfish motif itself: a playful study in translucent color and flowing tentacle lines that teaches blending, wet-on-wet edges, and simple texture techniques. Though this is an indoor social event rather than a landscape outing, the location sits within Gloucestershire’s broader outdoor recreation region—close to Tewkesbury and the River Severn—making it an easy add-on to an outdoorsy weekend.

Paint Pot Parties, Gloucestershire's award-winning art workshop company, runs the evening; their guided approach makes the session accessible to teens (ages 12+) and adults. Tickets are affordable and capped to keep groups convivial; drinks are available to purchase on site. If you’re scouting things to do between hikes, river walks, or a cottage stay, this workshop provides a low-commitment, creative evening that’s both social and skill-building.

Why this night stands out locally is its blend of accessibility and craft. It isn’t a passive entertainment night: you leave with an original canvas and a few new techniques you can use on your own. The subject—Jenny the Jellyfish—translates the marine life of nearby estuaries into something bright and transportable, so even visitors who came for the countryside can take home a small reminder of the region’s waters.

Practical notes: the meeting point is Churchdown Club; arrive a few minutes early to set up. Book early—spaces are limited—and plan to bring only yourself and a willingness to experiment. The session is relaxed but structured: expect prompts from the instructor, guided mixing demos, and time to personalize your final piece.

For travelers staying in Tewkesbury or Gloucester, the Paint and Sip Night is a tidy, creative counterpoint to outdoor adventures—an evening that turns social time into an art practice you can build on.

Whether you’re traveling solo, on a date night, or with a small group, this workshop rewards curiosity over perfection; instructors encourage personal choices while giving clear steps. Bring an open mind, a camera for your finished work, and modest expectations—you’ll likely walk away surprised by what two hours and focused guidance can produce back home too.

About Paint Pot Parties

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.