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.