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Swap a standard dinner out for a two-hour painting workshop at Topolys Italian Restaurant in Gloucester: paint a wooden puddle duck, enjoy a pasta dish and a drink, and leave with a handmade keepsake. Perfect for dates, groups, or a relaxed creative night.
Swap a standard dinner out for a two-hour painting workshop at Topolys Italian Restaurant in Gloucester: paint a wooden puddle duck, enjoy a pasta dish and a drink, and leave with a handmade keepsake. Perfect for dates, groups, or a relaxed creative night.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · Tewkesbury, England
Pasta, Painting & Puddle Ducks at Topolys in Gloucester flips the usual night out into a hands-on, tasty, and slightly silly creative session. Held at Topolys Italian Restaurant in Gloucester, just a short drive from Tewkesbury and the River Severn, the evening pairs a guided wooden duck painting workshop with a hearty pasta dish and a drink. It’s a two-hour social class where anyone aged 12 and up can leave with a finished puddle duck and a full plate. The core scene is simple and effective: a row of smooth, blank wooden ducks on a communal workbench, jars of acrylics, brushes, stencils, and an instructor who walks you through composition, color mixing, and playful surface decoration. The wooden duck is the star—a small, tactile object that responds well to bold color, fine-line detail, or totally abstract splashes. This tactile focus makes the session satisfying for beginners and repeat guests who enjoy refining small-craft techniques. Topolys provides the setting and the sustenance. Expect classic Italian pasta choices such as Tagliatelle Topoly’s, Spaghetti Bolognese, and vegan Penne Napoli, all prepared in view of the dining area. Having a meal included turns the workshop into a proper night out: you paint, then eat, or pause between courses to let paint dry. That rhythm keeps the evening lively and comfortable. Why book this in the Gloucester/Tewkesbury area? It’s a lively alternative to the region’s more common outdoor draws—the Roman streets, the Abbey at Tewkesbury, and the riverside walks. The workshop channels local social life into an indoor creative moment during cooler months or an easy, weather-proof option any evening. It’s excellent for casual dates, small friend groups, or family outings where ages cross teenage to adult. Practical details: meet at Topolys Italian Restaurant, Gloucester; sessions run about two hours; minimum age 12. Tickets include a wooden duck, all materials, a pasta dish, and a glass of fizz or soft drink. No painting experience required—just bring a willingness to try something different. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to settle, choose your pasta, and claim a workbench. If you’re passing through Gloucester Docks or planning a weekend in Tewkesbury, this event gives you a memorable evening that’s equal parts craft class and communal meal, and it leaves you with a small, handmade keepsake that makes for an easy conversation starter on the drive home. Workshops typically suit groups of friends and solo visitors alike—book in advance to secure seats, especially on weekends. Nearby parking and public transport access in Gloucester make arrival straightforward; call Topolys in advance for accessibility queries or dietary requirements. Bring curiosity, a camera for your finished duck, and a sense of humor—the results are often more charming than precise and utterly unexpectedly satisfying.
easy.
2 hours.
Light—minimal physical activity required; suitable for most fitness levels.
Minimum age is 12; younger children are not permitted unless specified by the event host.
Yes—each ticket includes a choice of pasta dish and a glass of fizz or a soft drink.
No experience is required—workshops are beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance.
Sessions run about two hours, which covers painting instruction and time to eat.
Gloucester has nearby parking and public transport links; arriving 10–15 minutes early is recommended.
Topolys lists vegan and gluten-free pasta options—contact the host in advance to confirm specifics.
Tewkesbury Abbey dates to the 12th century and dominates the town’s historic centre.
Keep workshops low-waste by minimizing disposable palettes and asking hosts about paint disposal; support local food providers to reduce supply-chain impact.
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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