Drink & Draw at Carouse Wines

Welcome to Drink & Draw at Carouse Wines with local illustrator Jess Knights!

Join us for a relaxed, creative evening at Carouse Wines - part wine shop, part wine bar, and the perfect spot to unwind with a glass in hand and a pen at the ready.

Led by Bristol illustrator Jess Knights, this 1.5-hour workshop is all about creativity, connection, and having fun. You’ll take part in a series of playful drawing prompts and games designed to get you experimenting and chatting with fellow wine lovers and creatives alike.

No drawing experience needed - just bring your curiosity.

What to expect:

-Playful drawing challenges and illustration games to spark your imagination

-Tips, encouragement, and guidance from local illustrator Jess Knights

-A welcome drink from the Carouse bar to get the ideas flowing

-A warm, social atmosphere perfect for meeting new people and trying something different

-All art materials provided

*Non-alcoholic options will be available for those who prefer alternatives.

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult (choose a glass of wine, beer, cider or soft drink) £16.50

How to get there

Facilities

  • Refreshments available
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi

On the day

Please arrive at 5.45pm to grab your drink and get comfortable before we begin drawing games at 6pm.

All materials will be provided, and there’s no need to bring any drawing supplies - just yourself!

We recommend wearing something you don’t mind getting a little bit of pen or pencil on, just in case creativity gets messy.

Carouse Wines is located on Oxford Street, Totterdown, with on-street parking in the car park across the walkway and good bus links from central Bristol.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 2 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 2 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

Jess Knights (She/Her)

Originally from Essex, Jess has been living in the South West for four years. She now calls Bristol home - its lovely nature spots, amazing eateries and buzzing creative scene were too good to resist!

Jess studied BA Illustration at Camberwell College of Art. After graduating with a first degree she moved into a career in creative promotions within the hospitality & environmental industry. She's worked for all kinds of cool brands like Pieminister, Parched Pub Company and Forestry England.

This creative always stays busy, if she's not making gorgeous seasonal veg calendars or cocktail illustrations for your home, she's collaborating with local eateries, or hosting exhibitions as a member of the South West Art Collective. Meeting new people and sharing each other's stories is what makes Jess smile.

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