Do I need painting experience?

No. The session is guided step-by-step and designed for complete beginners as well as experienced painters.

What is included in the ticket?

Canvas, paints, brushes, and guided instruction are included; aprons are not provided.

Can I bring children?

The listing does not specify age limits; contact the host if you plan to bring younger guests.

Is food and drink available?

Yes—the Rose & Crown bar and kitchen are open throughout the workshop for drinks and pub fare.

How do I check in on arrival?

Arrive 15 minutes early and you will be checked in under the booker's name at the venue.

What if I need to cancel?

Cancellation policies are not listed here; check your booking confirmation or the booking link for specific terms.

Paint & Sip at The Rose & Crown, Redmarley — Rainy Parade Workshop | Paint and Sip | Workshop

The Rose & Crown at Redmarley — Playley Grn, Redmarley D'Abitot, Gloucester GL19 3NB — turns a regular Thursday into an artful evening with Paint Pot Parties' Paint & Sip Night. Located in the heart of this small Gloucestershire village, the pub offers a warm, communal setting for a two-hour workshop where you’ll paint "Rainy Parade," a characterful scene of three geese in wellingtons splashing through puddles. This is an accessible creative outing: all materials are supplied, the bar and kitchen are open, and no prior painting experience is needed.

In practice the session blends step-by-step tuition with relaxed pub energy. An art coach guides participants through composition, color mixing, and simple brushwork as you personalize your canvas to reflect your own approach to the rain-soaked subject. Key features of the experience are the subject painting itself—puddle-stomping geese in wellies—and the tangible takeaway: a finished canvas to hang at home. The workshop runs 7–9pm on Thursday 26th February, costs £18 per person, and encourages laughter, experimentation, and a few glasses from the bar.

Why this matters for visitors: the Rose & Crown at Redmarley is a local meeting point where creative tourism and community traditions intersect. The setting on Playley Green gives evenings a low-key rural character, and the event highlights how small pubs can host cultural life beyond food and drink. Paint Pot Parties, the award-winning host, is known for welcoming beginners and confident creatives alike, which makes this an approachable introduction to acrylic painting or a gentle night out with friends.

Practical details: arrive 15 minutes early to check in under the booking name. Materials—canvas, brushes, and paints—are provided; aprons are not supplied so bring one if you prefer. The bar and kitchen remain open throughout, offering drinks and pub fare to pair with your painting. Spaces are limited, so reserving your seat via the booking link ensures you’ll have a spot in the friendly, coached session.

Whether you’re staying in nearby Gloucester or passing through the Cotswold fringe, this Paint & Sip night is a compact, social way to connect with place through making. It’s ideal for date nights, small groups, or solo travelers seeking a locally rooted creative evening without the pressure of technique. Take home a piece that captures a playful slice of rural England—a trio of wellie-clad geese and the memory of a pub turned studio for two hours. Bring a small tote for wet canvases, wear shoes you don’t mind scuffing, and consider carpooling on narrow village lanes; parking at the Green can be limited on busy nights. For repeat visitors, check Paint Pot Parties’ schedule for seasonal themes and larger group bookings that turn an ordinary evening into a creative tradition regularly.

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.