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Abstract Play & Paint Workshop: Relax & Create

Hours Space, 10 Colston Yard, Bristol, BS1 5BD
2 hrs
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Join abstract artist Kate Elkington for her monthly Happy Doodles Creative Social Club! A beginner friendly, relaxed, joyful, evening of colourful creativity using a myriad of playful mixed-media techniques. Guided by Kate, you'll create your very own vibrant, intuitive, abstract artwork!

The Happy Doodles experience - Kate's unique art-making approach exploring colour, texture and mark-making - is all about letting go of perfection, having fun and leaning into the joy of the process. There is no right or wrong and every piece of art will turn out differently, which is all part of the magic.

The workshop has a lovely social atmosphere — a supportive space to pause, relax, sip, chat and create alongside others in a beautiful, light-filled gallery space with city views and an ever-changing collection of inspirational art on the walls. Many guests come with friends, while others come alone and enjoy meeting like-minded people. Think of it as a nourishing treat or a part of your wellbeing toolkit!

What You'll Get:

✱ 2 hours of joyful, pressure-free creative play

✱ All materials provided

✱ Gentle demos and prompts (no pressure, just inspiration)

✱ Tea, coffee & snacks (feel free to bring your own favourite tipple, I have glasses)

✱ A wicked playlist

✱ Warm chats and a welcoming atmosphere

✱ A piece of abstract art that truly came from you

Come once or come often - you are warmly invited to join the Happy Doodles creative community!

Age restrictions: 8+

Adult £25
Child (8+, must be accompanied by an adult) £25

Available dates

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Thu, 16 Apr 18:30 - 20:30
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How to get there

Hours Space, 10 Colston Yard, Bristol, BS1 5BD

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

✱ Start time is 6:30pm but arrive 5-10 mins early to get settled if you wish

✱ Dogs welcome by prior agreement

✱ Hours Space is ground level, accessed via an archway between Bike Workshop and Blaze

✱ Trenchard Street car park 4 min walk away, Bus station 10 min walk away

✱ It's not a messy workshop but wear old clothes if you're worried

✱ Bring your own drinks - I have glasses

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 7 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 7 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Kate Elkington Art

Hi, I'm Kate an abstract, mixed-media artist from Bristol and I'm OBSESSED with sharing the feel-good joy of colour, creativity and human connection. Join me for some 'Happy Doodling'- my very own intuitive, mixed-media version of doodling developed over my many years as an artist - a free and playful way of making abstract art using fun materials and techniques.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Kate Elkington Art.

Available dates

Choose a slot to begin your booking
This is a gift
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Thu, 16 Apr 18:30 - 20:30
20 places left