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PopUp Painting invites you to unleash your creativity at one of its social painting experiences.
PopUp Painting was founded in 2013 with the mission of inspiring the inner artist in everyone, away from the gallery and classroom, making it easily accessible. They work with a number of different artists, all of whom create a relaxed environment where you can let loose your creativity with a glass of wine in one hand and a paint brush in the other!
Each workshop focuses on a different painting by one of the greats. Choose one that inspires you, from Van Gogh’s Starry Night to Banksy’s Girl With A Balloon, and let those creative juices run wild!
Reviews(72)
Erin
20 Jun
It was an amazing painting workshop. Everyone was really helpful and nice. I'd join 100% again if there's another painting workshop :) Thank you for giving me to have a nice time!
Gilly
26 May
Staff was lovely and venue was charming. Will book again
Christine
21 Aug
Jeremie
24 Oct
I had a fantastic time - highly recommended!
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Erin
20 Jun
It was an amazing painting workshop. Everyone was really helpful and nice. I'd join 100% again if there's another painting workshop :) Thank you for giving me to have a nice time!
Gilly
26 May
Staff was lovely and venue was charming. Will book again
Christine
21 Aug
Jeremie
24 Oct
I had a fantastic time - highly recommended!
Jeremie
24 Oct
Loved it, thanks so much Obby :)
Kimberley
14 Jan
very good just the class was too big
Richard
21 Jan
Great fun!
Denisa
8 May
the space was very short distance from the station and easy to find. Class was very enjoyable with lots of groups which made it feel like a night out. Very friendly staff and lovey painting to paint. Only thing I would change is that I would actually prefer to paint an actual Van Gogh punting rather than just paint with his style.
Alison
14 Dec
This was great fun. I really didn't expect to paint anything like the picture we copied. The artist made it all so easy coaching us through.
If I could change anything, I would've liked a longer session just so the end didn't feel rushed.
Trishala
28 Jan
Absolutely loved this class! The staff were friendly and helpful, the instructor was excellent, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. There were people of all levels and everyone was encouraging and complimentary of each other’s works.
Aislinn
7 Mar
Fun, date night. Really mixed crowd and abilities! I really recommend it
Michelle
19 Jun
Great fun, easy to follow class in a lovely relaxed environment. Looking forward to going to another class!
Beth
17 Nov
Really enjoyable taster painting session. Super social, super fun. Exactly the right way to "dabble" in painting. Thanks Obby!
Roann
28 Aug
really fun💗
Lamya
11 Oct
I had a lot of fun! Will be doing this class again
Bianca
21 Jun
Fab evening!
Emma
21 Jun
I had a really fun evening. I am not usually arty and came along at the suggestion of a friend, but I am really glad I did. At the end of the class everyone had a pretty impressive painting to take home. All the supplies were provided and as a group we were taken through the steps one at a time. I would definitely recommend as something different to try out. Thanks guys!
Iona
16 Oct
Had such a brilliant evening! So proud of my picture (and I’m not arty at all), what a great way to spend a Friday. The team were super enthusiastic and patient...and fun! I’ll recommend this to everyone. Thank you!Iona
Niamh
22 Feb
Such a fun evening!! Really thought the teacher was lovely and relaxed - I now want to do more painting for sure! Everyone has complimented my painting but main thing was feeling free to express on the canvas :-)
Music was fun and atmosphere relaxed!
Defo he back!
Jennifer
26 Jun
Really fun and well organised, we were amazed at what we produced in the short time we had! thanks!
Aaron
7 Jun
Great fun, good teachers and some great paintings!
Lisa
7 Aug
Not quite as good as a previousy I attended (Paint London in Obby Stratford).
In terms of the painting - this is quite a hard one to do, and the instructor at the front was not very good at giving instructions. He did not really tell us how to blend our colours, when to start on different aspects of the painting, or which techniques would work best to get the right look for the waves etc. He just did his own painting and didn't interact very much unless specifically asked. The other 2 painters going around were quite good (they were the same people who I met at my previous painting class) however I was hoping to get more instruction from the guy at the front. Also because he didn't speak very much, everyone was painting at different rates and towards the end lots of people (including me) ran out of time and left with unfinished paintings as we did not realise to move onto the next step when he did. They also started the class late as 2 people turned up late which also contributed to this.
In terms of the location - this class was held in the Horniman pub at London Bridge. We paid more for this class than others in the series - is this because of the zone 1 location? Given this class cost more, it was really disappointing how uncomfortable the room was. We were in the basement and the lights were really dim and artificial so it was difficult to mix the right shade of paint - I came home with a painting that looked a lot different in natural light than it did in class! Also it was extremely hot! There was no aircon and halfway through the class we realised that the radiators were also on! We told the instructors but they claimed they had already flagged the issue up to the venue and there was nothing to be done. This made it a really uncomfortable experience, lots of people were complaining and hoping to just finish the class and get out of that room! Overall I l still ove the concept but would not go to a class at the Horniman and again and would appreciate more instructions.
Sara
13 Apr
Good atmosphere, excellent location, fun and relaxing night.
Sophie
20 Jun
It was a really fun evening! Very informal painting session. Depending on how you feel, you can stick 100% to the instructors direction, or go off piste when you feel like it. The main guy described certain methods pretty well to get different effects, and more people wandering around during the session could help you directly if you wanted.
I thought it had good pace for most of the evening, as we moved pretty methodically between different parts of the painting. However towards the end of the session, it felt a bit rushed which was a shame. We were focusing on a part with more detail and it would have been nicer to have more time on that, or even a little more time without instruction.
Courtney
21 Jun
Great class! So much fun and very relaxing, looking forward to booking into another one!
Jemma
22 Jun
So much fun, thank you. I went alone and was slightly nervous, but the environment was really friendly, so I quickly started chatting to others and had a really fun evening.
Orsolya
25 Feb
It was really good fun! Easy to follow the instructions, everything was provided, friendly staff & atmosphere! Definitely will sign-up for other classes, too .
Esen
22 Jul
brilliant
Rosanna
1 Feb
Absolutely loved it!
Was my first time and I came on my own and thoroughly enjoyed it.
The staff were really organised, friendly and professional.
A great thing to do after a long day at work, really relaxing.
Feng
8 Apr
Timing is a bit limited to finish this complex painting. But the experience is quite good . Much fun
Hugo
20 Apr
Great experience :) Good class size. Liked the location and vibe. Also attracted nice people. The lesson was easy to follow, with full freedom to do your own thing.
Khoi
28 Apr
Really enjoyed the class and my painting came out better than I had anticipated - all through following the instructor. The small bites during the break were of good quality too. One thing that could have been improved was the speed in which the instructor was going. Also, the frame supporting the canvas was not that sturdy. Nevertheless, both members of staff were very friendly and helpful, and personally the class went well. I would definitely recommend this.
Charmaine
12 Aug
Really good fun and would highly recommend for a relaxing and productive activity! Teachers are experienced and very encouraging.
Basma
17 Aug
Amazing experience! Everyone was so nice.
Riccardo
21 Aug
We really enjoyed the class!
I'm incredibly bad in all painting and artistic stuff while my girlfriend is a pro but she never has the time to cultivate her passion. I found this class to be very entertaining and a perfect fit for people not talented like me or very creative and actually good. It's a funny experience that needs to be faced as a game / fun time in which the most important thing is to experiment and enjoy the journey more than the result.
The team was really good at creating a good atmosphere with music, drinks and.. Paint!
Super recommended to all
Shada
29 Sep
Great fun! Super fun and sociable way to learn painting. Highly recommended.
Paul
12 Jan
Very good class , no need to have any previous experience, and good fun.
Magali
24 Apr
Okay but not what I expected. This is not a painting class but more some social painting event. Although the teachers were good, the atmosphere was nice and the location was convenient, I found that it was too rushed. We did not finish at 10pm but at 9.30pm so we could have time to look at other's paintings and take group pictures. Because of this, it felt a bit rushed, especially at the end. This means that we could not follow the instructions properly or even finish the painting. Even the teacher's one did not look at all like the example he had brought, due to the time constraints. I would suggest starting at 6.30pm and actually finishing the painting at 10pm.
Selina
20 May
I would like to go again, very good session, I really enjoyed.
Malcolm
6 Jul
Really fun evening with great teachers
Kerr
11 Aug
Well thought out experience and great fun - would need a sign saying where it is in the bar though just as i was ten mins late by not knowing it was upstairs. great fun though :)
Umran
29 Jan
It was a fun workshop and I enjoyed the painting, however, compared to other painting classes I have been to via Obby, this class was very busy and it meant that I struggled to see and hear the instructor and there was limited guidance.
caitlin
19 Jun
Great session, really fun and close to home!
Apurva
19 Jun
It was so much fun! Simply loved it..the class was amazing..they teach you every stroke literally and it was a good experience as a beginner.
Krishna
21 Jun
Really, really enjoyed the class. The atmosphere, venue, scheduling and hosts were fantastic. Thoroughly appreciated the music, drinks & snacks.
In the spirit of socializing / neighborhood bonding (E20 event) I'd consider having a slightly longer pause in the middle of the session, or perhaps encouraging guests to arrive early/stay a little later to mix / finish their works of art, but appreciate there are constraints on time/returning the venue to it's original condition.
Slight improvement could be the layout of the chairs/tables to foster more interaction amongst participants.
Amanda
23 Nov
It was really fun and easy to follow! Great that we got to keep the painting as well - have it in my living room!
Gilly
25 Oct
Staff was lovely and venue was charming. Will book again
Kerr
30 Nov
Well thought out experience and great fun - would need a sign saying where it is in the bar though just as I was ten mins late by not knowing it was upstairs. Great fun though :)
Anna
14 Nov
Very enjoyable evening. Really loved it. My only complaint is that it was advertised to end at 10pm but at 9.20pm was rushed to end. Felt cut short.
Vidhya
30 Jan
SO much fun! Perfect idea for a date night
Nikki
23 Jul
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Nikki
23 Jul
Excellent
Kelly
5 May
The class was fantastic! The atmosphere was great, the teachers were very helpful/friendly and it was a lot of fun! I would highly recommend this pop art experience to everyone 😍
Esen
22 Jul
brillient
Gabriella
19 Apr
some of us felt a bit pushed timewise as if there wasn't much time to enjoy painting but more to get it done.
rob
21 Jun
Really fun session w/ everything provided!
Harriet
21 Jun
Really enjoyed the session - and my canvas :)
Fuchsia
25 Jun
I had the best time at this painting class! It was easy enough to follow for people who don’t paint and everyone came out with great pictures to take home. Met some lovely people in my area and the bubbles and snacks were a great addition. 100% recommend this!
Michelle
10 Mar
I booked this as I was in London for a weekend and looking for something a bit different that I could go to on my own. I've never been able to draw or paint and I haven't done any since I was at school, but I was interested in seeing how I got on now in a fun, unserious atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the evening and would recommend it. People seemed to enjoy it too; there were a few groups of (mostly female) friends who'd come to celebrate birthdays or just have a different night out. The staff were really helpful and encouraging, and the venue (Brasserie Blanc) was really lovely and very accommodating. As a fun evening it was everything I wanted, but in fact it doesn't end there as I'm now going to buy some basic materials and start painting as a hobby.
Hugo
4 May
Great night, lots of creativity, with nice people, even nice food to order for early dinner. Thank you :) Enjoyed creative freedom and tips
Alana
21 May
Had a lot of Fun!!! will get another painting class.
thank you very much
jessie
24 May
It was a fun evening within a relaxed and jovial atmosphere! Definitely recommend it!
Hande
26 Nov
Ok where to start... First, the place was very small; there wasn’t even space to put your booze next to canvas, and you could barely walk around the chairs. Second, it was the most stressful painting experience ever. I’ve tried similar events before with different organizers but this one was the least professional. The painting chosen was extremely detailed to finish in 2 hours already, and there were ‘deadlines’ set to finish each part of the painting. The instructor was constantly rushing everyone saying ‘last 10min to finish before the break’ or so and stressing everyone out. And obviously at the end of the class, none of us were happy with the outcome. No way we are going to another event from Popup Painting.
Sophia
26 Nov
Had a really great time I haven't painted like that before it's a shame the area was in a very small part of the pub felt quite squshy but I enjoyed it and would like to do it again
Nisha
7 Jan
Incredible evening! So well organised and everyone was super friendly
Dianne
12 Jan
The class was really well organised: the materials were all laid out when we got there. The teachers were also very good at making everyone feel at ease with painting. They also conveniently broke down the steps to paint , so it was easy to do all the elements of the painting. The venue was very convenient and it was a good space for painting. There were about 10 of us on the day, but there was space for more.
Shivan5
19 May
We had an absolutely incredible time! the teacher was fantastic and the venue was so nice. Thank you for a wonderful evening :)
Nikki
30 Jul
Excellent
Nikki
30 Jul
Excellent
Vivian
3 Oct
Excellent location! Excellent facilitators! And the painting session was great fun! I’ll recommended it to friends and will definitely join again!
Ellie
1 Dec
Fun night: instructors have pointers on how to recreate a landscape, but also let people free to paint their own. Relaxed evening and a cool, different way to spend your Wednesday eve.
Jane
7 Dec
This was a fun class led by friendly and enthusiastic people. I was a bit disappointed by the choice of painting especially as I saw the previous group going home with a much nicer one.
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