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'''PopUp Painting''' is a UK- based company that offers 'sip and paint' experiences, often referred to as social painting events. |
'''PopUp Painting''' is a UK- based company that offers 'sip and paint' experiences, often referred to as social painting events. The company was founded in 2013, the business is a mix of art, entertainment and socialising in an casual setting, making painting more approachable to people with little to no prior experience. Events are hosted in bars and restaurants across major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. |
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== Overview == |
== Overview == |
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PopUp Painting events often feature a painting theme and |
PopUp Painting events often feature a painting theme and inspiration is drawn from well-known artists such as Van Gogh, Monet or Frida Khalo. Attendees are guided step-by-step through the paintings by professional artists while drinking wine<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-03-23 |title=PopUp Painting: Have A Go At Painting With A Glass Of Wine In Hand |url=https://londonist.com/london/art-and-photography/popup-painting-have-a-go-at-painting-with-a-glass-of-wine-in-hand |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Londonist |language=en}}</ref> or Prosecco. The format is designed to encourage creativie freedom rather than focusing on technical art skills. Each session includes all materials and ends with attendees taking their finished artwork home. |
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PopUp Painting states that it aims to make art accessible to everyone<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-18 |title=PopUp Painting |url=https://www.twinfactory.co.uk/popup-painting/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Twin Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> using the slogan 'no experience needed' |
PopUp Painting states that it aims to make art accessible to everyone<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-02-18 |title=PopUp Painting |url=https://www.twinfactory.co.uk/popup-painting/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Twin Magazine |language=en-GB}}</ref> using the slogan 'no experience needed'<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-01-15 |title=Social painting - a different way to spend a night at the pub |url=https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/leisure/thingstodo/10938594.social-painting-a-different-way-to-spend-a-night-at-the-pub/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=News Shopper |language=en}}</ref> and by hosting events in bars and restaurants rather than traditional classroom settings. |
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== History == |
== History == |
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PopUp Painting was co-founded by entrepreneurs<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brooke |first=Simon |date=2015-05-28 |title=Pop-up events: Making business fun |url=https://www.raconteur.net/business-events-2015/pop-up-events-making-business-fun |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Raconteur |language=en-GB}}</ref> seeking to combine creativity with a fun night out.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-17 |title=New painting class and wine 'experience' to launch in Glasgow |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23054018.painting-wine-experience-comes-glasgow---need-know/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Glasgow Times |language=en}}</ref> Since its founding in 2013, |
PopUp Painting was co-founded by entrepreneurs<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brooke |first=Simon |date=2015-05-28 |title=Pop-up events: Making business fun |url=https://www.raconteur.net/business-events-2015/pop-up-events-making-business-fun |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Raconteur |language=en-GB}}</ref> seeking to combine creativity with a fun night out.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-17 |title=New painting class and wine 'experience' to launch in Glasgow |url=https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottish-news/23054018.painting-wine-experience-comes-glasgow---need-know/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Glasgow Times |language=en}}</ref> Since its founding in 2013, PopUp Painting has hosted thousands of events and reached tens of thousands of participants across the UK. It was the initial innovators of the paint and sip concept in the UK.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-12-14 |title=Five Minutes with PopUp Painting |url=http://www.solocraftfair.com/blog/2016/11/23/five-minutes-with-popup-painting |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Solo Craft Fair - South London Craft Market |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2021 PopUp Painting opened up the first art bar hosting sip and paint events. The London Art Bar<ref>{{Cite news |title=The London Art Bar home of PopUp Painting {{!}} Things to do in Holborn, London |url=https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/the-london-art-bar |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241218050512/https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/the-london-art-bar |archive-date=2024-12-18 |access-date=2025-06-22 |work=Time Out London |language=en-GB}}</ref> now host many of their London Sip and Paint events |
In 2021 PopUp Painting opened up the first art bar hosting sip and paint events. The London Art Bar<ref>{{Cite news |title=The London Art Bar home of PopUp Painting {{!}} Things to do in Holborn, London |url=https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/the-london-art-bar |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20241218050512/https://www.timeout.com/london/things-to-do/the-london-art-bar |archive-date=2024-12-18 |access-date=2025-06-22 |work=Time Out London |language=en-GB}}</ref> now host many of their London Sip and Paint events in London, along with other experiences. |
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== Locations == |
== Locations == |
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Comment: I have trimmed a lot of the pomotional and uncited content. It still needs a lot of work. "Press" is not a good section, but I didn't want to remove the sources. "This was mentioned in X newspaper" is both promotional and not interesting, write about what they actually said about it instead. Also, locations section is still in large part uncited. Rusalkii (talk) 20:02, 22 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: While potentially notable, some work needs to be done. More reliable sources are needed; a few blogs are cited as sources which are not reliable. Multiple claims in the article are unsourced. Light promotional tone throughout, particularly in the "Mission and values" section. Rambley (talk) 17:46, 22 June 2025 (UTC)
PopUp Painting is a UK- based company that offers 'sip and paint' experiences, often referred to as social painting events. The company was founded in 2013, the business is a mix of art, entertainment and socialising in an casual setting, making painting more approachable to people with little to no prior experience. Events are hosted in bars and restaurants across major UK cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Overview
PopUp Painting events often feature a painting theme and inspiration is drawn from well-known artists such as Van Gogh, Monet or Frida Khalo. Attendees are guided step-by-step through the paintings by professional artists while drinking wine[1] or Prosecco. The format is designed to encourage creativie freedom rather than focusing on technical art skills. Each session includes all materials and ends with attendees taking their finished artwork home.
PopUp Painting states that it aims to make art accessible to everyone[2] using the slogan 'no experience needed'[3] and by hosting events in bars and restaurants rather than traditional classroom settings.
History
PopUp Painting was co-founded by entrepreneurs[4] seeking to combine creativity with a fun night out.[5] Since its founding in 2013, PopUp Painting has hosted thousands of events and reached tens of thousands of participants across the UK. It was the initial innovators of the paint and sip concept in the UK.[6]
In 2021 PopUp Painting opened up the first art bar hosting sip and paint events. The London Art Bar[7] now host many of their London Sip and Paint events in London, along with other experiences.
Locations
As of 2025, PopUp Painting regularly operates in several UK cities:
Public Reception
A Metro lifestyle post of an alternative Valentine's Day ideas featured PopUp Painting in 2016. It described PopUp Painting as a creative activity where beginners can show offf their creatives side.[11]
The BBC interviewed PopUp Painting's co-founder Gareth in 2017 and discussed the growth of the 'paint and sip' trend in the UK. Stating that events are a part of a wider movement to make art more accessible. Experts say that businesses are tapping into the growing experience economy, which is being driven by millennial consumers seeking something different to do.[12]
The Evening Standard included PopUp Painting in a feature on learning to paint in London. The article highlighted the informal approach to the events led by practicing artists and suggested attendees can enjoy a wine while creating a painting.[13]
The Yorkshire Evening Post announced PopUp Painting's growth into Leeds in 2017. Describing its 'painting and pinot' events as part of a growing trend in the social painting scene. The post reported that, the idea of PopUp Painting events is to have a wine glass in one hand, paintbrush in the other and let the creative juices flow.[14]
A Secret London post, in 2022 featured PopUp Painting's Van Gogh themed paint and sip nights. It describes PopUp Painting sessions, are all about 'having fun and meeting new people'[15]
In 2023 TimeOut London described PopUp Painting's venue, the London Art Bar as a brilliant entertaining space - the home of 'sip and paint'. It also presents the venue as a hub for casual experiences that focus on fun over formal events.[16]
In 2024 BirminghamWorld wrote about one of PopUp Painting's themed events at The High Field pub in Edgbaston, it suggest that events are a 'unique painting experience' that offers guests the chance to follow along or interpret the artworks in their own way in a fun and relaxed setting.[17]
Onin London outlined PopUp Painting as an inclusive and entertaining night out, where 'no artistic ability is needed, rather the event is about creativity and being social'. Attendees can enjoy numerous artistic styles painting themed pieces such as Van Gogh's Starry Night.[18]
PopUp Painting has been recommended by DoDateNight as a top choice for creative date experiences in London, noting the two hour experience and the step-by-step guidance that make it achievable to paint a 'beautiful masterpiece to take home with them'.[19]
In 2024, according to ClassBento, they wrote PopUp Painting attempted the UK's largest ever sip-and-paint session, reflecting its growing popularity and commitment to large-scale, accessible art events.[20]
In 2025, PopUp Painting collaborated with Spot Whiskey to celebrate World Art Day in their London Art Bar venue. Hinton Magazine reports, 'PopUp Painting offers the perfect opportunity to channel your inner artist.[21]
References
- ^ "PopUp Painting: Have A Go At Painting With A Glass Of Wine In Hand". Londonist. 2022-03-23. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "PopUp Painting". Twin Magazine. 2014-02-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Social painting - a different way to spend a night at the pub". News Shopper. 2014-01-15. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Brooke, Simon (2015-05-28). "Pop-up events: Making business fun". Raconteur. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "New painting class and wine 'experience' to launch in Glasgow". Glasgow Times. 2022-10-17. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Five Minutes with PopUp Painting". Solo Craft Fair - South London Craft Market. 2016-12-14. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "The London Art Bar home of PopUp Painting | Things to do in Holborn, London". Time Out London. Archived from the original on 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "PopUp Painting – We had a Gogh". visitbirmingham.com. 2018-10-25. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Katie (2018-02-21). "Billy Zane was a tourist in Manchester and loved it - but no-one really noticed". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "This pop-up painting and wine workshop is coming to Leeds this weekend". Yorkshire Evening Post. 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "12 unusual things to do this Valentine's weekend in London". Metro. 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Art and wine: Learning to paint while drinking". BBC News. 2017-12-10. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Thompson, Jessie (2018-06-20). "Entering the ES Art Prize? Here are some inspiring London art classes". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Painting and pinot: The new trend set to take Leeds by storm". Yorkshire Evening Post. 2018-07-01. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Salfrais, Tamsin (2022-09-22). "Unleash Your Inner Artist At This Van Gogh-Themed Paint And Sip Night In October". Secret London. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ "The London Art Bar home of PopUp Painting". Time Out London. 2023-02-22.
- ^ "I tried painting for the first time since school at a Birmingham pub, see the results". BirminghamWorld. 2024-11-18. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Tegan (2022-10-01). "POPUP PAINTING REVIEW". ON IN LONDON. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Date Night | PopUp Painting". Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ "Why Pop-Up Painting Attempted the Largest Ever Sip and Paint". ClassBento. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ^ Magazine, Hinton (2025-04-08). "Spot Whiskeys Celebrates World Art Day With Special Serves And A Series Of Exclusive Art Events". Hinton Magazine. Retrieved 2025-06-23.