Themed Paint and Personalise Sessions
at The Curious Owl
Our Themed Paint Sessions are lively, music-filled creative events with a playful, upbeat atmosphere.
Expect great tunes, optional dressing up, plenty of colour and lots of creative energy, all while you paint and personalise your chosen item. These sessions are fun and social, designed to feel relaxed and enjoyable, without the structure or formality of a traditional workshop.
Each session has its own theme, which runs through the music, the creative materials and the overall feel of the evening.
What are Themed Paint and Personalise Sessions?
Themed Paint and Personalise Sessions are special Saturday sessions that put a high-energy, playful twist on Pick n Paint.
You’ll be painting throughout the session, but these events are about more than just the finished piece. They’re designed to feel like a proper creative treat, with music you know and love, a busy, sociable atmosphere, and plenty of inspiration on the tables.
These sessions are bigger, buzzier and more music-led than regular Pick n Paint sessions.
The Details
When: Saturdays, 5pm – 7.30pm
Who: Adults 16+ only
Price: £35 per person (paid in full at booking)
Capacity: Up to 30 people per session
Tables: These are lively, social sessions — you may be sharing tables
What will I Paint?
For Themed Paint Sessions, you’ll choose your item when booking, so everything is ready for you when you arrive.
Standard options include:
🎨 Tote bag
🎨 Canvas
🎨 Bucket hat
Some themes may also include additional themed items, which will be clearly listed in the individual session description.
All materials are included — paints, paint pens, embellishments and creative extras.
Themed Embellishments and Tracers
Each Themed Paint Session includes a curated selection of embellishments and tracers designed to tie in with the theme.
These may include:
🎨 Tracers of iconic images, characters or symbols
🎨 Themed words, phrases and sayings
🎨 Embellishments such as rhinestones, lace, textures and decorative details
You’re welcome to use the tracers exactly as they are, adapt them, or ignore them completely and create your own design — they’re there to inspire, not instruct.
Dressing up (optional, always)
Sally and Emma will be fully in theme, and we love it when others join in too, but there’s absolutely no pressure.
Come dressed up if you fancy it, add a bit of sparkle when you arrive, or come exactly as you are.
Please bear in mind:
🎨 We’ll be working with paint, so avoid anything precious or expensive
🎨 We’ll have selfie props, face glitter and fun extras available to help you get into the spirit on the night
Drinks, Music and Atmosphere
🎨 BYOB is welcome at all Themed Paint Sessions
🎨 Plastic cups are provided
🎨 Refreshments are also available to purchase
Music is a big part of the experience, expect well-known, feel-good tracks that keep the energy up and often lead to toe-tapping and spontaneous sing-alongs.
Photos and Videos
Photos and short videos may be taken during Themed Paint Sessions and shared on our website or social media. If you’d prefer not to be included, just let us know on the day, no problem at all.
Booking and Changes
🎨 Themed Paint Sessions must be booked in advance
🎨 Tickets are £35 per person, paid in full at booking
🎨 Bookings can be managed via the booking system up to 7 days before the session
🎨 Within 7 days of the event, bookings are non-refundable and non-changeable
🎨 You’re welcome to transfer your place to someone else, just let us know in advance
Upcoming Themed Paint Sessions
Saturday 25th April – 80s Night
Bold colours, pure nostalgia and iconic throwbacks.
Think Care Bears, Madonna vibes, lace, neon paints, cassette tapes, roller boots and childhood favourites like Pierrot clown, Tom and Jerry and yo-yos. This one’s all about reminiscing and having fun with the things we grew up loving.
Saturday 23rd May – Festival Theme
A celebration of festival energy in all its forms.
Whether it’s Pride, Humber Street Sesh, Glastonbury or watching the highlights from your sofa, this session is all about colour, self-expression and summer vibes.
Saturday 13th June – Country Night
Nashville-inspired fun with iconic country music stars, cowgirls and cowboys, boots, hats and plenty of “y’all”. Expect country sayings, themed tracers and rhinestone embellishments.
Saturday 11th July – 90s Night
Pure 90s nostalgia with all the throwbacks.
Expect iconic characters, pop culture favourites and childhood classics from the decade that shaped a generation. Bright colours, familiar references and plenty of inspiration to tap into your inner 90s kid.
Saturday 26th September – 80s Night
Bold colours, pure nostalgia and iconic throwbacks.
Think Care Bears, Madonna vibes, lace, neon paints, cassette tapes, roller boots and childhood favourites like Pierrot clown, Tom and Jerry and yo-yos. This one’s all about reminiscing and having fun with the things we grew up loving.
Saturday 24th October – Witches
A magical, spooky-themed session perfect for October.
Think witchy symbols, spells, dark glamour and a little mischief.
Saturday 21st November – 90s Night
Pure 90s nostalgia with all the throwbacks.
Expect iconic characters, pop culture favourites and childhood classics from the decade that shaped a generation. Bright colours, familiar references and plenty of inspiration to tap into your inner 90s kid.
Saturday 5th December – Country Night
Nashville-inspired fun with iconic country music stars, cowgirls and cowboys, boots, hats and plenty of “y’all”. Expect country sayings, themed tracers and rhinestone embellishments.