PopUp Painting events are led by qualified and practising artists, who are experienced in teaching, events and leisure. One of our artists, Rebecca Hunter was the first to join the team back in 2013 and has recently launched ‘SoLo Craft Fair’ which is about to hit the scene at Balham Bowls Club. ‘In 1969, we had the Summer of Love,...
Category: PopUp Painting News
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Friday, 15 April , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024Interview with Phyllissa Shelton on PopUp Painting’s Third Birthday!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] PopUp Painting turns three. I put forward a few questions to Phyllissa Shelton, Managing Director of PopUp Painting. From being one of the first business managers in the NHS, a hospital board director, and a leader in transformation across healthcare, ultimately making her way to today: Popping up across bars and restaurants in London for...
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Saturday, 26 March , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024PopUp Painting’s colours!
We’ve all seen that Skittles advert right?… ‘Grab the rainbow, taste the rainbow.’ You won’t be tasting any rainbows of paint at PopUp Painting, not matter how scrumptious the paint looks on your palette (although it’s not toxic!). Grabbing the rainbow won’t happen either, sorry! Do you know how full your palette would be if we handed...
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Tuesday, 15 March , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024PopUp Painting’s Paint!
You may have already guessed that a PopUp Painting event can’t run without paint. With two 45 minute parts to an event, the best paint we can use is Acrylic. Acrylic paint is a fast drying medium, perfect for layering, and for having a painting dry enough to take home at the end of the evening. Although we do encourage...
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Tuesday, 1 March , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024Mother’s Day with PopUp Painting
“Our heroine knew that the mother would always leave the window open for her children to fly back by; so they stayed away for years and had a lovely time…” ― J.M. Barrie Every year we celebrate a wonderful woman who introduced you to this weird, wide, scary world. And on March the 6th this year, we honour...
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Friday, 26 February , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024The Super Power of a PopUp Painting Event!
Last weekend I went along to the London Super Comic Con event, where thousands gather to meet and greet their favourite comic artist, buy loads of memorabilia and ponder why cosplaying has become so popular? (Best to leave that discussion for another time). However, it got me wondering what is the super power and appeal for such...
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Thursday, 18 February , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024A Van Gogh Experience For You
If you’re a fan of the impressionist era and a particular artist, Vincent Van Gogh, then you may have noticed an image flying around lately on the interwebs. The Art Institute of Chicago have created a 3D replica of Van Gogh’s famous Bedroom painting, while also making the room available for rent on Airbnb for only US$10 a night. (Great,...
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Friday, 22 January , 2016Tuesday, 19 November , 2024My Role as a PopUp Painting Facilitator
Hey there! I’m Annie and I am an artist living in this wonderful city we call London. I am also a PopUp Painting facilitator (one of a team of eight artists). As artist facilitators we are responsible for guiding through your paintings and making sure you have a memorable creative experience. The best tip I...
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Wednesday, 16 December , 2015Tuesday, 19 November , 20245 top tips for your PopUp Painting night!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 1.Come along. You’ve booked yourself a fantastic night out, where the only decree is to bring your imagination and have fun. We supply you with painting aprons so the pressure is off! Dress to impress or wear your rags. 2.Be Thirsty. If you’re thinking about downing a few before your event, no need, we have...
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Thursday, 12 November , 2015Tuesday, 19 November , 2024Help us fundraise for Help For Heroes!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our November 2015 Poppy Season is now well underway. We’ve currently run 4 out of 11 planned events (you can book for the other 7 here) and we’re just over a third of the way towards our target! Last year we managed to raise a total of £200 for Help For Heroes. Our goal...