Is this event open to beginners?

Yes. Angie from The Wandering Workshop Art Studio provides step-by-step instructions suitable for first-time painters.

How long does the class last?

The listing indicates the class runs roughly two hours; expect painting time plus cocktail instruction and mixing.

Are participants allowed to take home their painted glass?

Yes; each guest paints and keeps their own glass as a takeaway souvenir.

Is alcohol included in the price?

A welcome cocktail is served from the Cocktail Fountain and you’ll make cocktails during the session; confirm exact inclusions at booking via the referral link.

What is the group size?

The event is limited to 24 guests to keep the session interactive and hands-on.

Are there age restrictions?

Age restrictions were not specified in the listing—bring ID and confirm any minimum age with the operator when booking.

Sip, Paint & Crush: Little Rock Cocktail & Glass-Painting Class

At Rock Town’s Barrel House in Little Rock, Arkansas, afternoon light falls through industrial windows as brushes click against glass and the Cocktail Fountain burbles at the back bar. Sip, Paint & Crush Cocktail Class is a one-day collaboration with The Wandering Workshop Art Studio that turns a distillery into a hands-on studio where you paint a cocktail glass, learn the history and technique of the Orange Crush, and build your own flavored-vodka variations. The setting is the Barrel House—an air-conditioned space inside a working distillery—where up to 24 guests move between paint tables and the bar.

The experience begins with a welcome pour from the Cocktail Fountain, followed by step-by-step painting instruction from Angie of The Wandering Workshop Art Studio; no painting experience is required. While your glass dries, the bartending team walks you through the Orange Crush story—how it became an East Coast summer staple—and demystifies the build: citrus, citrus-forward liqueur, crushed ice, and the surprisingly versatile line of naturally flavored vodkas local to Rock Town. Then you get behind the bar to mix and experiment: watermelon, grapefruit, key lime and other permutations let you tailor a signature Crush.

This class is uniquely Little Rock: it blends local distilling craft with community art practice inside a Barrel House that speaks to the city’s growing food-and-drink scene. The intimate 24-person cap keeps the pace conversational and hands-on; you leave with a painted glass, new bar skills, and a recipe or two to recreate at home. It’s an ideal afternoon for couples, small friend groups, and anyone looking for something social and creative that isn’t a typical night out.

Practical notes: the class runs roughly two hours, is indoors and air-conditioned, and welcomes adults—age restrictions were not provided, so confirm at booking. Accessibility details and what to bring were not specified in the listing. Parking and nearby lodging are typical of downtown Little Rock options.

Why book it: you’ll learn a regional cocktail tradition, get expert-led painting instruction from The Wandering Workshop Art Studio, and work with Rock Town’s flavored vodkas to invent a personal twist on a classic. The hybrid format—art studio meets working distillery—makes this more than a tasting or a craft class; it’s a social, tactile way to learn about local flavor and leave with a tangible souvenir.

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States. Reservations are required; space is limited to 24 guests. For bookings, follow the provided referral link.

This one-day-only collaboration on August 1st is timed for summer—a perfect afternoon for visitors in town for River Market or festivals. If you travel for food and drink experiences, pairing this class with a distillery tour or a downtown stroll truly creates a memorable Little Rock visit.

About Rock Town Distillery

Rock Town Distillery, located in Little Rock, Arkansas, is a craft whiskey distillery known for hand-made bourbon, rye, and experimental small-batch spirits. The distillery operates public and private tours, tasting experiences, and interactive classes that connect visitors with the whiskey-making process.

Experiences include the Private Barrel Selection Experience—guests choose their own bourbon barrel after a behind-the-scenes tour and tastings; the Progressive Whiskey Tour, a 90-minute walkthrough from grain to glass with hands-on sampling; the Rock Town Distillery Guided Tour, a one-hour tour with a tasting of eight award-winning spirits; the Hand Bottling Tour, where participants bottle Arkansas Bourbon straight from the barrel; and the Gold Rush Cocktail Class, a mixology session to craft classic and personalized cocktails.

Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who explain fermentation, distillation, and barrel aging, and tastings feature five- and five-year-old spirits and unfiltered whiskey samples. The distillery emphasizes quality ingredients, transparent production methods, and licensed operations compliant with state regulations. Facilities include a copper still, fermentation tanks, and a barrel warehouse that visitors can explore.

Rock Town Distillery has received regional recognition for award-winning spirits and operates with a focus on visitor safety, product consistency, and authentic Arkansas flavor. The combination of guided education, hands-on experiences, and retail options makes it a trusted destination for whiskey enthusiasts, groups, and visitors seeking a memorable, locally rooted tasting experience in Little Rock. On-site retail sales and private event options provide seamless ways to purchase bottles, schedule group visits, or host memorable Arkansas distillery celebrations and year-round.