The Funky Easel Sip & Paint Party

Wed Feb 04 2026 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+00:00

Lord Nelson | Ipswich

Becca Bourne
Publisher/HostBecca Bourne
The Funky Easel Sip & Paint Party
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Barnaby Badger Sip & Paint Party At The Nelson, Ipswich
About this Event

🎨 The Funky Easel Sip & Paint Party:🦡 Barnaby the Badger

Get ready to unwind, laugh, and paint the night away at our first Funky Easel paint party of 2026!

Join us on Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at the Lord Nelson in Ipswich for an evening of creativity, connection, and pure artistic joy.

🦡 Barnaby the Badger

A calm, grounding paint night for adults

Come paint Barnaby — steady, grounding, and quietly comforting

(just like you needed).

This is not about being “arty”.

It’s about slowing down, switching off, and letting yourself enjoy a couple of hours that feel gentle and nourishing.

Why a badger?

Badgers are known for being:

Grounded — deeply connected to the earth

Resilient — steady, persistent, quietly strong

Independent — comfortable doing things their own way

Patient — they don’t rush; they build slowly and well

Protective of their energy — they rest when they need to

Barnaby carries all of this.

He doesn’t believe in hustle or perfection.

He believes in showing up — layer by layer, brushstroke by brushstroke.

In trusting that what you’re making doesn’t need to be loud to be meaningful.


This paint night is perfect for you if you:

• Think you’re “not creative”

• Feel a bit frazzled, overstimulated, or stretched thin

• Want something calming, comforting, and quietly satisfying

• Just need a bloody nice couple of hours to switch off


What to expect

• A step-by-step guided painting session

All materials provided — canvas, paints, brushes, aprons

• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere (no pressure, no judgement)

• You’ll leave with your own painted Barnaby the Badger


Painting Barnaby isn’t about getting it “right”.

It’s about slowing down, grounding yourself, and remembering that steady is strong.


And honestly?

Barnaby would be very proud of you for showing up at all.


✨ Ready to join us?


Come paint Barnaby with me.

Grab your ticket, take a seat, and enjoy a calm, cozy evening of creativity — no experience needed.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Lord Nelson, 81 Fore Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 33.22

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