Highland Cow Sip & Paint

The Three Horseshoes in Waddington is hosting a Highland Cow Sip & Paint on Saturday 7 November, starting at 12:00. It's a themed painting session where the subject is a Highland cow, and the 'sip' part means you can have a drink while you work. If you've never done a sip and paint before, the idea is pretty straightforward: you get a canvas, some paint, and a guide to help you through it, so you don't need any prior experience to take part.

Highland cows make for a good subject because of all that shaggy, long hair — it's a lot of texture to play with, and it's quite forgiving if your brushstrokes aren't perfect. The session runs in the middle of the day, which is a nice change from the usual evening slots, and since it's at a pub, you can just settle in with a drink and take your time with it. You'll leave with your own finished painting, regardless of how it turns out.

The venue is The Three Horseshoes, on the High Street in Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9RF. It's a short trip out from the city centre, so it works as a Saturday afternoon plan without needing a whole day's commitment. Tickets are £35.00 and are sold through Eventbrite, and the session kicks off at 12:00.