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Painting parties in Paris, in English
Canvas, colour, and a room figuring it out together.
Paint your own canvas on a theme that’s a little about you, then the canvases start moving and everyone adds to each other’s work. Vote and secret prize at the end. Paint provided, no experience needed.
The Format
What to expect
- Step 1
Warm-up and colour play
Doors open, you get a drink and a canvas, and we ease in with colour games while the room fills up. Arriving a bit late is fine.
- Step 2
Your own canvas
A solo round on the night’s theme. The themes tend to be about you: your comfort food, your red flag, the place you’d rather be right now.
- Step 3
Swap, vote, prize
Canvases move around the table and people add to each other’s work. At the end everyone shares, the room votes, and there’s a secret prize.
Upcoming
Next painting & drawing parties
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Practical Info
Before you show up
- Materials
- Canvas, paints, brushes and an apron are provided. You just bring yourself.
- Language
- English, for the hosting and the table talk. You don’t need any French.
- Skill level
- Beginners are the norm here. Nobody is grading anything, and the group rounds make sure no canvas stays too precious.
- Coming alone
- Around 60% of people do. You’ll be painting next to someone within minutes.
Questions
Painting & Drawing Parties FAQ
- Do I need to know how to paint?
- No. About 70% of attendees have never painted before, and the evening is built for that.
- Is the event in English?
- Yes, all hosting and conversation. Most attendees are internationals living in or visiting Paris.
- What do I need to bring?
- Nothing. Canvas, paints, brushes and an apron are all provided. Ticket details are on each event page.
- Can I take my painting home?
- Yes, it’s yours. Fair warning: after the group rounds it may have a few other people’s brushstrokes on it, which is usually the best part.
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