Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. Brydie provides step-by-step guidance intended for beginners through hobbyists; no prior experience is required.

Are materials provided?

Yes. Canvases, paints, brushes and a finished posy are provided so you can focus on painting and enjoying the evening.

What happens if it rains?

The host will decide 48 hours before the event if weather will affect the experience and will offer an alternative date or a full refund.

Is Pimms included in the ticket price?

A glass of Pimms is part of the social element of the evening—confirm inclusion at booking via the provided referral link.

Are children allowed?

This event is restricted to adults aged 18 and over; please bring ID to check in.

Can I bring a friend or buy multiple tickets?

Yes. Book additional tickets in advance to secure spots for friends; the experience is designed to be social and suitable for pairs or small groups.

Sunset Paint & Pimms at Grandma's Garden — Alfresco Floral Painting in Cheltenham

Set on a tiny working flower farm on Southam Lane at the edge of Cheltenham, Sunset Paint & Pimms at Grandma's Garden is a two-hour alfresco painting session designed for anyone who wants to trade screens for sketchbooks as the sun slides toward the Cotswolds horizon. The meeting point is Grandma's Garden, Southam Lane, Cheltenham, and the evening is led by Brydie, an experienced artist and therapeutic art coach who walks you step-by-step through a 'Sunset Meadow' composition while you sip Pimms among blooming beds. The setting matters: this micro flower farm arranges long rows of seasonal blooms and cut-flower cloches that make a compact but lush outdoor studio. Key features during the event are the sunset light over the farm beds, the adjoining meadow views toward Cheltenham and the fringe of the Cotswolds, and the palette of freshly gathered posies each guest takes home. The natural materials—stems, petals, and loose foliage—are both subject and souvenir; each attendee leaves with a finished canvas and a hand-tied bouquet. Practical, low-pressure instruction is Brydie’s specialty. The session is timed to match golden-hour color shifts, so you’ll work quickly but with clear step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners through confident dabblers. Outdoors and weather-dependent, the host confirms plans 48 hours ahead and offers alternatives or refunds if conditions threaten the experience. The class runs roughly two hours and is restricted to adults (18+), creating a mellow, social evening for friends, dates, or solo travelers seeking a creative night out. Why book it in Cheltenham? The town’s horticultural appetite—garden festivals, plant nurseries and the nearby Cotswolds—makes a floral painting class feel locally rooted. For visitors, Sunset Paint & Pimms pairs art with the relaxed pace of rural Gloucestershire: it’s an easy, memorable way to connect with place, learn a new skill, and take home something tactile from your trip. The format also makes it a gentle introduction to plein-air painting for anyone curious about botanical subjects, color blending, and composition. Bring weather-appropriate layers, an appetite for a refreshing Pimms, and a phone for quick reference photos; the rest—canvases, paints, brushes, and blooms—are provided. If you’re planning a Cheltenham weekend that includes walking the Regency streets or exploring the Cotswolds, this two-hour evening class is a small, hands-on local flavor that leaves you with art and flowers to prove you were there. Expect the scent of fresh-cut stems and soil to mingle with turpentine and citrus in the air as instructors demonstrate washes, layering, and how to capture the quick shift of light. Whether you frame your canvas at home or keep it as a raw, personal record of a summer evening, the result is a physical memory—painted, pressed, and undeniably local, and utterly charming.

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.