Paint and Sip - Northern Lights | The Halyard Liverpool

Paintvine are hosting a paint and sip session at The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection on Thursday 29 October, from 7pm to 9pm. The theme for the night is the Northern Lights, so you'll be painting those swirling greens and purples of the aurora borealis across a stretched canvas. It's a two-hour session, and the whole thing is artist-led, which is the bit that makes it work for anyone who's never picked up a brush before.

That's the main thing to keep in mind: you don't need any prior painting experience. Paintvine describe their sessions as being for everyone from complete beginners to experienced painters, and they've run them across the UK with more than 80,000 guests attending in over 20 cities. The session runs for about two hours and includes step-by-step instruction, so you're not just left to figure it out on your own. All the materials are provided: acrylic paints, brushes, an apron, and a stretched canvas. They also take photos throughout the night, and you get to take your finished artwork home with you. They handle the full setup and clean-up, so you just turn up and paint.

One practical detail to have on your radar: drinks aren't included in the ticket price, but you can buy them from the venue bar. Outside food and drink aren't permitted, so if you want a glass of something while you work, the bar is your only option. The session runs from 7pm to 9pm on Thursday 29 October at The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, 123 Duke Street, Liverpool L1 4JR.