A social 'sip and paint' workshop where participants create their own masterpiece with step-by-step guidance. Held at The Railway Inn, the session includes all necessary art materials like brushes and aprons.
The Paint Club has been a fixture in Brighton’s social scene since Alice and John started it back in 2016. The concept is straightforward: two-hour painting workshops held in local pubs and bars, designed for people to sit down and follow a step-by-step process to create a canvas. These sessions usually run from 19:00 to 21:00, making them a mid-week option for those looking for something different to do in the evenings. Since its inception, the club has hosted over 3,900 workshops, moving between various familiar spots across the city and the wider Sussex area.
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In Brighton and Hove, the schedule follows a regular pattern. The Victory Inn hosts sessions every first Tuesday of the month, while The Railway Inn in Portslade holds theirs on the fourth Tuesday. Other venues like The Seahorse, Nostos, The Crescent, and The Victory also feature on the calendar. The workshops are aimed at adults of all skill levels, and the organizers emphasize that no previous experience with a brush is necessary. It is a common setting for group outings, such as birthdays or corporate team-building events, but many people attend individually or in small groups just to try out the activity.
A ticket for a workshop costs £32, which covers the use of all necessary materials including an easel, brushes, paints, and an apron, as well as the canvas you take home. It is worth noting that drinks are not included in this price; these are purchased directly from the host pub’s bar. While the core of the business remains acrylic painting, the offering has expanded over time to include other creative outlets like pottery and linocut workshops. For those who prefer staying at home or are looking for remote options, they also provide virtual sessions, hybrid events, and DIY painting kits.
The reach of these workshops extends beyond the city center, with regular events also taking place in Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing, and Heathfield. The structure remains consistent across locations, focusing on a social atmosphere where the technical side of painting is broken down into manageable steps. Whether it is a session at a seafront hotel or a local neighborhood pub, the focus is on the process of painting in a communal environment.
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