This Sunday afternoon, we're taking inspiration from Día de los Muertos
About this Event
MAKE AT MOTLEY'S PRESENTS: THE AFTERLIFE 💀🍸
Skull Painting & Tequila Cocktail Class at Motley's
Halloween was last night. Welcome to The Afterlife.
Halloween might be over, but the celebrations aren't!
This Sunday afternoon, we're taking inspiration from Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), the colourful Mexican celebration of life, love and remembrance.
Join us at Motley Manchester for an afternoon of skull painting, tequila cocktails and a little post-Halloween mischief.
This is the first event in our Make at Motley's series, bringing together creativity, cocktails and good company.
No painting experience? No cocktail-making skills? No problem!
This isn't a serious art class. It's a chance to get together, try something different, have a laugh and take home something you've made yourself.
💀 What to expect
1. Sip & settle in
Start your afternoon with a welcome drink as you get comfortable, meet your fellow creators and ease into the Sunday mood.
2. Paint your skull
Get creative with your very own decorative skull, inspired by the vibrant colours and patterns associated with Día de los Muertos.
We'll provide your skull, paints, brushes and everything you need to create your own masterpiece.
Whether you're going bold and colourful or keeping things simple, the choice is yours.
And the best bit? Your finished skull is yours to take home.
3. Shake things up with Cazcabel 🍸
Time to swap the paintbrushes for cocktail shakers!
Enjoy a hands-on tequila cocktail-making experience featuring Cazcabel Tequila, where you'll get to mix, shake and create your very own cocktail.
4. Sip, socialise & enjoy
Enjoy your cocktail, catch up with friends and make the most of a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Motley.
🍸 What's included in your £25 ticket?
- A welcome drink on arrival
- Your own decorative skull to paint and take home
- All paints, brushes and creative materials
- A hands-on cocktail-making experience featuring Cazcabel Tequila
- A relaxed, hosted afternoon of creativity, cocktails and good company
📍 Event details
Date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Time: 2:30pm–5:00pm
Location: Motley Manchester, YOTEL Manchester Deansgate
Tickets: £25 per person (+ booking fee)
Availability: Just 25 places
Age: 18+ only
Come with friends, bring a date or book yourself a seat. Whether you're a confident creative or haven't picked up a paintbrush since school, you're welcome.
💀 There's life after Halloween!
Grab your ticket, gather your favourite people and join us for a Sunday afternoon that's anything but ordinary.
Make it. Shake it. Take it home.
Part of the Make at Motley's creative social series.
Hosted by Something Social MCR in collaboration with Motley Manchester.
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