Grab a glass of wine and paint Covent Garden at Christmas in a cosy, festive evening session.

Looking for something a bit different to do this Christmas?

Join us at Bar 163, the quirky little bar a few minutes from Egham station, for a relaxed evening of painting, drinks and good company.

What we’re painting

Covent Garden at Christmas. A towering Christmas tree covered in pink, white and gold lights, garlands of lights strung over the market arches, and wet cobbles glowing with reflections under a twilight sky. All the magic of a December evening in London, without the crowds. You’ll build it up in acrylics on canvas, step by step, and it’s far more achievable than it looks.

What’s included in your ticket

A welcome drink on arrival: house beer, house wine, a soft drink, or a tea or coffee, whichever you fancy. Everything you need to paint: canvas, acrylic paints, brushes, palette and apron. Two hours of guided painting with a local artist. And your finished piece to take home and keep, just in time for Christmas.

The venue

Bar 163 is one of Egham’s best kept secrets. Tucked in the heart of town, minutes from the station, it has a proper independent feel and a fantastic selection of drinks, including a brilliant range of Belgian beers if that’s your thing. The walls are hung with original artwork you can browse while you paint, some of it mine.

Your artist

I’m Adam, an artist based in Egham. I work in acrylic, watercolour, pen and digital, and I’ve been running exhibitions and workshops locally for years. I’ll break the painting into simple stages and talk you through each one. Follow along exactly, or go your own way with the colours. Both are completely fine.

No experience needed

Really. Most people who come along haven’t picked up a brush since school, and that’s rather the point. Nobody is marking your work.

Who it’s for

Friends catching up before Christmas, date nights, work socials, birthdays, or coming solo and meeting people. Plenty of people book on their own.

The vibe

Cosy and festive. Christmas music on, drink in one hand, brush in the other. Two hours to switch off in the middle of the December rush and make something you’ll want to hang up every Christmas.

The details

Tuesday 15 December, 7pm to 9pm. Doors from 6:45pm.

Bar 163, Egham. One minute from Egham station.

Over 18s only.

Places are limited to 12, so book early.

Access

This session is in the upstairs function room at Bar 163, which is reached by stairs. There’s no lift. If you have any access needs or anything that would make the evening more comfortable, please get in touch before booking and we’ll do our best to help.

See you there!

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