Paint Your Pet Workshop

Creative, Relaxing and social workshop painting your beloved fur friend



3 hours Location Ridgewell Class size 1 to 10 guests   £49 - £56 (varies by date)

Room Set Up

Room Set Up

Cosy room with your station set up ready and a table with refreshments.


Pet Portrait Prep

Pet Portrait Prep

I will have pre-drawn your pet, pre-mixed your background colour ready for you in a pot and selected your main starting tones of light, medium and dark. There will be a guide on how to mix these starting tones on your pet's picture and the colours named ready for you on your palette.


Progress

Progress

Once all the main tones are down, we will start to look at the eyes, nose and mouth area and then go back to the fur building up layers with hair flicks, mixing other tones and looking closely at your pet's unique features.


Final

Final

Finishing touches on your painting, then take a look at everyone else's creations.


Join this paint your pet workshop at Ridgewell Village Hall and discover a feel-good way to celebrate your favourite animal companion. Guided by Danielle, a professional artist, you'll spend three hours in a supportive environment where you'll learn to capture your pet’s unique personality on canvas. Whether you're a first-timer or already feel artistic, this low-pressure class is designed to make the process simple and enjoyable.
To ensure you have a stress-free start, you'll provide a photo of your pet and your preferred background colour ahead of time. Danielle will pre-draw the outline and prepare a custom colour palette just for you, so you can focus on the fun part – bringing the portrait to life. With hands-on help every step of the way, you'll explore basic painting techniques while sipping on a glass of Prosecco and enjoying a few biscuits.
The session is all about switching off from the daily routine and enjoying a creative break with a friendly vibe. You'll finish the workshop with a finished 25 x 25 cm stretched canvas and a newfound sense of confidence in your artistic abilities. This experience offers a heartwarming way to create a lasting keepsake that you'll want to show off as soon as you get home.
  • All painting materials – everything you need to create your masterpiece.
  • Aprons – to keep your clothes tidy while you work.
  • A glass of Prosecco – a little treat to help you relax.
  • Hot drinks and biscuits – stay fuelled while you paint.
  • Free on-site parking – for easy access to the venue.
  • Disabled access – available upon request, so the car bollards can be moved for you.
Please note: Only one pet per canvas is allowed to ensure everyone has enough time and guidance to complete their work. This event is for ages 16+ due to the complexity.

Please note: Public dates for this class require at least 4 guests to run. In the unlikely event that we don't reach this number, we may cancel the session; if that happens, we'll inform you and let you choose between a refund or reschedule, so please watch your email/SMS one day prior to the class.

Upcoming dates for Paint Your Pet Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 12 Nov 2026, 2:56am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

2 upcoming dates between 28 Nov 2026 and 19 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm (£49)
  • Sat 19 Dec 2026, 2:30pm-5:30pm (£56)
What you'll get
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a completed pet portrait painted on a stretched canvas measuring 25 × 25 cm, ready to take home and proudly display it!
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Knowledge required
Suitable for all levels, this workshop is great for beginners, as a lot of prep is done to help you achieve a good foundation, or it can be taken to your max artistic abilities with lots of layers and colour mixing.
What to bring
Glasses, if you need them
Location

Ridgewell Village Hall, Drury Lane, Ridgewell, Halstead CO9 4SL

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Recent reviews of Paint Your Pet Workshop

  • 5/5 from Sarah Dwit, attended Oct 2026: Most amazing time. So happy with our portraits. Danielle is very professional and amazing at helping you get a great outcome. Would recommend to any one.
  • 5/5 from Mikey, attended Oct 2026: Danielle was amazing! So welcoming and made us feel at ease, gave us tips and assistance when needed, and everyone left feeling proud of what we did! Will definitely return!
  • 5/5 from Tash Berbank, attended Oct 2026: Genuinely really enjoyed this class with Danielle. We were bought this as a gift and weren’t sure whether it would be too difficult or easy for us. My partner and I have different abilities - I was hoping it wouldn’t be too easy and too much like paint by numbers but he was nervous it would be too hard. However, as Danielle mentioned at the start, it’s only as difficult or as easy as you want it to be. She’s already drawn your pet and mapped out the light and dark areas so that really helps with the likeness. And she also suggests the colour mixes too. However, once the base colour is blocked in you really can add as much detail as you like. Danielle was great at helping people and suggesting what to do next for those that needed it so everyone could come away with something they were proud of. And I think everyone in our class was really happy with their picture! Thank you Danielle!
  • 5/5 from Mike Warwick, attended May 2026: Danielle was very approachable and helped when you asked. Painted my dog and after help with his nose I was pleased with the result. A glass of fizz and chocolate biscuits made the afternoon. Try it out...recommended.
Your teacher

The Artful Sip
The Artful Sip

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female Women-owned

Having completed a degree in Interior Design and gaining experience in the industry, I felt drawn back to my childhood passion for art. For the past 10 years, I have worked as a professional artist, with much of that time dedicated to creating commissioned pet portraits.
Over time, however, I developed a strong desire to discover and refine my own artistic voice. For the last five years, I have focused on developing a distinctive style centred around expressive acrylic paintings of forests and wildlife, capturing both character and atmosphere through colour and markmaking.
Alongside this journey, I worked at Art-K, teaching art to children, teenagers, and adults. Teaching adults became especially rewarding, as I loved seeing people reconnect with their creativity and step away from the stresses of everyday life. This inspired me to start my own adult art classes, creating a welcoming space where people can relax, unwind, and make time for creativity again.

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