Sussex Art Workshops

Paint & Sip and Evening Pottery Workshops in Sussex

Adults painting canvases and decorating ceramic mugs together in a warmly lit evening studio.

The Rise of Paint & Sip in Sussex: Unwind, Create & Socialise

What are Paint & Sip evenings?

Relaxed creative social evenings where you paint a canvas or ceramics with friendly guidance, while enjoying a drink. Some hosts offer BYOB evenings; others have bar service. Alcohol is optional and no painting experience is needed.

Why people enjoy them

Time away from daily routines, a creative focus and good company can help you unwind. Paint and sip nights are a sociable option for date nights, hen parties and friends' nights out, without pressure to create a perfect painting.

What to expect

Canvas sessions typically last around two hours, although formats vary. Check what your ticket includes: canvases or pottery bisques, brushes, paints or glazes, and sometimes aprons. Confirm BYOB or bar arrangements before booking. Canvas paintings can usually go home that evening; glazed pottery requires kiln firing and later collection.

Sussex Paint & Sip Venues & Hosts

Shelves of ceramic pieces ready for painting at Pots of Love.

Pots of Love

Uckfield · East Sussex

150 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1AT

Bring your own bottle at the advertised adults-only Paint & Sip evenings.

The Made By Me pottery painting studio shopfront in Westham.

Made By Me Pottery Studio

Westham, Pevensey · East Sussex

68 High Street, Westham, Pevensey, BN24 5LP

The studio advertises social evenings over a glass or two. Confirm BYOB and drinks arrangements for your chosen session.

Paintvine participants displaying their finished canvas paintings at a social painting event.

Paintvine & Local Pub Pop-ups

Brighton & Hove · East Sussex

Various local pubs and bars; the exact venue address is shown on each event.

Pub/bar service. Check individual tickets for drink inclusions and venue rules.

Friends painting pottery around a table at Fun Pots.

Fun Pots

Haywards Heath · West Sussex

16 Sussex Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 4EA

Bring your own bottle at no extra charge for late-night painting; soft drinks and snacks are also available.

Tables and seating featured by Calli’s Corner Paint Your Own Ceramics.

Calli’s Corner / Paint Your Own Ceramics

Billingshurst · West Sussex

High Street, Billingshurst; confirm the studio's exact address when booking.

BYOB adult pottery painting evenings; advertised creative clay evenings allow your own food and drink.

A Paint Club workshop group showing their colourful canvas paintings.

The Paint Club

Horsham, Chichester & Crawley · West Sussex

Various Sussex pub venues; see each event for its exact town and address.

Drinks are bought separately at the venue bar; check individual event details.

Upcoming Paint & Sip & Pottery Evenings

November 2026

December 2026