5 Art Classes in Bristol Perfect for Hen Parties

Looking to treat your artsy bride-to-be to a celebration she'll really love? Try these art classes in Bristol for hen party ideas with a difference. 

Whether you’re looking to trade in the pink cowboy hats and bad karaoke for some sophisticated fun with paintbrushes or you’re looking for a rite-of-passage hen do experience with a side of artistic expression – our range of Bristol art classes are sure to help you make a night to remember! 

From boozy paint and sips and nude life drawing classes to wholesome watercolour workshops and graffiti art classes, you're sure to find alternative hen party activities to suit everyone's personality. 

So go on, gather the gang, put on your glad rags and get ready to get messy (with paint, of course!). 

Need some inspiration? Here are our top five art classes in Bristol that make ideal settings for some pre-nuptial fun.

1. Unleash your inner fashion designers with this cute Tote bag painting class 

Specially designed with hen parties in mind, this adorable tote bag painting workshop is the ideal place to get a little paint covered with pals. 

At this unique painting class, you’ll all be invited to let your imagination run wild as you design and create a tip-top tote bag to match your style and taste – there’s even the option to add pom-poms and ribbons, which is ideal for the extra friend in the group (there’s always one)! 

With no limit to you and your gang’s creativity, you and your besties can enjoy some artistic expression as you chat, giggle and paint the day away. Bring along the bride-to-be’s favourite nibbles and tipples and enjoy munching and sipping whilst soaking up the relaxing creative atmosphere. 

At the end of this fun art class in Bristol, hens can head off with their one-of-kind tote bag slung over their shoulder, ready to hit the town. When it comes to wholesome hen party activities, you really can’t beat this stylish option!

2. Create some vino-fuelled art at this tipsy sip and paint class

With a spot of Dutch courage, artistic boundaries may cease to exist! If you and your hen gang are partial to a glug of vino and splash of creative fun, this is the art class of your dreams –and a brilliant low-key hen party idea to boot!  

During this paint and sip class in Bristol, you and your besties can put the world to rights whilst painting a masterpiece and sipping on a vintage. Consider this art class to be the perfect answer for those looking for a spot of raucous hen do fun with a side of utter sophistication – who said you couldn’t have both? 

Best of all, it’s a real crowd-pleaser, ideal for hen parties that include everyone from work friends and high school buddies to the groom or bride’s elderly relatives. Nobody can say no to a social evening spent putting paint on canvas!

3. Treat the hens to some Bristol sightseeing with a street photography class

Whether you and the bridal party are Bristol born and bred or are enjoying a weekend away in the name of love, a Bristol photography class is a great way to get out, soak up the sights and sounds of the city and create some cool art in the process.

Perfect for groups, street photography classes will guide you through the most picturesque spots of the city and will show you all the tips, tricks and techniques you could need to capture stunning scenes like a pro. 

Don’t have a digital camera? Opt for a universal smartphone photography class and enjoy learning all about the hidden potential of your iPhone’s camera. After a day of getting snap-happy with your group, you’ll have a gallery full of gorgeous photos to document the pre-nuptial celebrations – Insta pics incoming! 

4. Let loose with this edgy hen party graffiti art workshop

Is the bride-to-be in question a bit of a rebel? If so, she’ll love channelling Banksy with her besties in the cells of a former police station – yep, you read that right! 

This one-of-kind hen party activity in Bristol is perfect for soon-to-be bride’s who rarely say no to the quirky and out-there. Donned in some uber-cool overalls, you and your hen gang will be given cans of spray paint and a board or canvas totally at your disposal before being invited to let loose and go crazy!

With the guidance of a talented graffiti artist and stencils for those who want them, you and your friends will learn all the secret techniques to make your wall art ‘pop’. Will you make a political statement or design your own hen party tag? It’s up to you! 

At this unique art class in Bristol, you can even redecorate the walls of the prisoner’s exercise yard and truly make your mark as a hen gang. You’ll all then leave this unique art class with your own graffiti art to take home – the perfect reminder of your unforgettable day!

5. Indulge the bride-to-be in some ‘cheeky’ art with this life drawing class

You can’t have a hen do without a little bit of flirty fun! At this classy yet cheeky life drawing class, you and your hen party will be guided from blank canvas to an artistic masterpiece as you draw a live nude male model from scratch. 

All artistic abilities are welcome as you’ll all benefit from the expert guidance of your art teacher (who also happens to be the model). You’ll learn how to capture the human form in all its glory whilst enjoying the unique experience of this fun, friendly and rather relaxing art class.  Walk away with a memento from the day and a happy bride-to-be!