Norfolk Paint Parties

Please note, tickets for “Hetti the Highland Cow” are now sold out for the 16th December at the Hop Rooms Elgoods Brewery 👩‍🎨🎨
Thank you for your enquiries, but unfortunately 28 is the maximum number of guests for each event shown.
However!…. Due to popularity Hetti will make another appearance in 2025 🐮
The venue will be decided in the new year.
Alternatively if you wish to host your own paint party, depending on location, the minimum number is 10 guests.
Please see my website for more details at norfolkpaintparties.co.uk or message me.
Thank you.

Dates now released for three new events.
Book your tickets at norfolkpaintparties.co.uk

NEW…. “Doorways to Holidays”
The inspiration from this was taken from two photographs I’d taken from different destinations. Croatia and Spain.
Bougainvillea always being my flower reminiscent of holidays and happy days 🌺✈️🏝️🍷☺️
Dates for all new paint parties released later today.

NEW… “What a Beeeauty” 🐝 🐝 🐝
Date released in a few days.
And “YES YOU CAN DO THIS” 👩‍🎨🎨
I snapped 📸this beauty in my extended garden (aka field) a couple of years ago.
Many times I’ve given a spoon of sugar water when they’ve landed on my lawn and have been too exhausted to move.
As with some paintings at events.
When a subject is more complex I add small key points marked on the canvas to act as a guide, basically no different to how most artists paint whether beginners or professionals.
They save both a great deal of time and also ensure everything is proportionate and in the right place. The rest is up to your poetic licence 😉👌

A little Bio….
I often get asked what I’ve painted over the years regarding both subject material and my media of choice etc.
So in answer I’ve fished a few photographs out from my old album.
Please bear in mind that most of these photographs were taken with my old 35mm camera between 30-43 years ago.
So they’re a bit blurry. Just like my vision is now minus my goggles! 🤓😁
The paintings are just a few of the commissions sold, but I did many different dog breeds, horses and cats, even a prize budgie which was my first commission aged 13.
So in secondary school my new found wealth gave way to many purchases. Predominantly clothes! with every colour conceivable of Bermuda shorts and pedal pushers (I’m really showing my age here 😆) I had quite an enviable wardrobe.

I started painting commissions in oils, this was my medium of choice but I also used water colour, Indian ink, charcoal and gouache.
I only recently began using acrylics as they are so versatile.
(Unless otherwise stated acrylics are used at all paint party events).
I held my first solo art exhibition in Wisbech when I was in my early 20’s. Most exhibitions were held in the museum at that time but I wanted a brighter more upbeat venue, so I approached McCreadys bar next to the Angles Theatre. It was also their first time exhibiting artwork. A crate of wine on the opening day ensured things flowed sweet as a nut 😊🥂🍷
All were sold either at the exhibition or afterwards apart from two that I kept for myself.

Later as a single mum with a young child I took a huge gamble and went back to college, this time to train as a therapist with a view of setting up an additional business to subsidise the freelance graphic design work and painting commissions.

As the therapy side got busier I struggled to amalgamate the two businesses battling with keeping appointments against extremely tight deadlines I had to meet that were forever present with graphic design.
It was then I made the decision to focus on being a therapist and expanding that side of my business, the work being much less sporadic which was essential as a single mum with a mortgage and bills to pay.
Eventually my artwork was a distant memory.
However the desire to dust down my brushes was forever present.

Then Covid struck.
I was able to return to work after the first three months of Covid.
But during the three months that I had off I had an absolute ball.

Being a workaholic for years I was so excited to have time off (when I wasn’t going on holiday that is 🫣).
One online open learning course and a pesto production line selling 10 different varieties later. I decided to dust down my brushes and set about creating an online photography competition on Facebook as I wanted to do something different to lift everyone’s spirits.
Plus my muffin tops were expanding sampling all the pestos during the making so I needed a change 😬
I advertised this across all the regional FB pages for people to post no more than three of their favourite photographs they’d taken that had a real big feel good factor, and once the deadline came one would be selected that I would paint from a shortlist and this would then be auctioned to raise money for the maternity bereavement suite at QE hospital Kings Lynn.
A cause very close to my heart.

After a massive response and hundreds upon hundreds of photograph submissions later the winning photo was randomly selected (Hunstanton lighthouse. Shown below.)
Although being a bit rusty not having painted for years I completed the painting in just over 300 hours. My own choice as it was fabulous just to take my time. Even the larger poppys consisted of 12 different colours. I loved every minute of it.

After this I painted and sold a local scene taken from a photograph using an ultra violet filter which created an overall blue and white effect. (Shown below).

After three months I went back to work and the painting stopped 😢
But a dear friend of mine Sarah Horsley, who knew I missed painting so much, unwittingly paved the way for me to set up business on my own.
And so Norfolk Paint Parties came to fruition and I absolutely love it and haven’t looked back for a single second since! 🥰👩‍🎨🎨
Having fun with people that have often never put brush to canvas and starting to learn a new (often addictive) skill in the process, gives me such a buzz, especially seeing the realisation on peoples faces that they just created their own amazing piece of art… Priceless 👌

Thank you x

🎨 Ready for a burst of creativity? Join us at the Poppy Sunset Glow Paint Party! 🌺

Wednesday 6th November 2024, 19:00-21:30

Join us for an enchanting evening in The Pavilion at Heacham Manor where creativity knows no bounds. Under the expert guidance of Nikki Brown, you will be transported into the rolling countryside with a canvas waiting to bloom into a beautiful sunset poppy field.

To book your tickets click here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0cHd2w0

JUST RELEASED ❤️🐮
For those that missed out the first time.
Tickets for “Hetti the Highland Cow” are now available to book for The Hop Rooms. Elgoods Brewery Wisbech on Monday 16th December.
Please go to norfolkpaintparties.co.uk for more information and to pre book your tickets.
Thank you 🧑‍🎨🎨🥂

We may have run over time 🙈
We may have cussed a few times 😱
We may have faught with our brushes….😫
But who said painting a full on detailed Highland cow complete with sexy lashes was going to be easy? 🤔😉😁
Well done to all my ladies who did a fantastic job. Especially those who surprised themselves having never painted before.
You should all be proud of your art work 👏
Here’s to more”Moo’s and Matisse’s” 🧑‍🎨🎨🥂

Im loving this🌻
I had great fun creating this painting for one of my lovely customers who will be hosting her own private paint party… Van Gogh esque sunflowers. 🎉🎈🎁
What a great fun way to celebrate your birthday with friends and family 👌🥂x

NEW “Sunset and Sails”. ⛵️❤️
Date to be announced soon for the new year when we need reminding of those far off places with warm oceans and beautiful beaches 🏝️

Fabulous event at The Pavilion Heacham Manor, painting “Life’s a Beach”.
A big thank you to everyone who attended.
I was particularly impressed by everyone’s clouds as they’re considered very tricky to paint. Especially when you haven’t painted since you went to school!
The skies were fantastic! Well done everyone👌🧑‍🎨🎨

NEW EVENT WISBECH🧑‍🎨🎨
Single event to be held at the beautiful Hop Rooms, Elgoods Brewery Wisbech on Monday December 16th.
Subject to be announced next week ☺️
Simply follow my page on Facebook for the latest announcements or check out norfolkpaintparties.co.uk for more information and upcoming events.
Thank you.

Dear lovely budding artists 🧑‍🎨🎨
I have received a lot of bookings for private paint parties but there are still a few spaces remaining before Christmas 🎅🌲🎁
So if this is something fun you would like to host for your friends, family or work colleagues please secure your event date now.

Prices are as follows for private paint party bookings within a 10 mile radius of West Winch. PE33 0FF.
Events are a minimum of two and a half hours in duration and include a 10 minute interval 🥂🍹🍷
Please enquire if you wish to extend your event/add a longer interval.

The minimum party size is 10 people.
@ £29.00pp
12-17 people:- £27.00pp
18-28 people:- £26.00pp.

Within a radius between 11 to 20 miles.
The minimum party size is 12 @£29.00pp
14-19 people - £28.00pp
20-28 people - £27.00pp

Within a radius of 21-30 miles.
The minimum party size is 14 @£32.00pp
16- 21 people - £31.00pp
22-28 people - £30.00pp

Prices are for Monday to Thursday bookings.

I supply all the easels, paints, brushes, palettes, aprons, water cups, waterproof table cloth covers and of course a 16” x 12” canvas everyone gets to paint and take home to show off to friends and family 🖼️👌

Customers are responsible for the allocation and if required, payment of the venue they select.
If your chosen venue offers bar service please check their minimum age restrictions.

Consideration for venues:-
Function rooms within hotels, bars/restaurants that are large enough to section off and cater for groups.
Offices/training rooms for team building/ corporate events.
Many village halls charge a minimal amount or free if they have lottery funding.
The comfort of your own home.
I may be able to offer suggestions if you have trouble selecting a venue locally.

Once you have confirmed a venue and you are happy to secure a date for your event a £50.00 non refundable deposit is required via bank transfer.
The final number of attendees and the outstanding balance is to be paid in full 7 days prior to the event.
Additional persons can be added and paid for up to 24 hours prior to the event.

Tickets are strictly non refundable and non transferable to other Paint Party Events.

If you wish to commission me to do a painting of your choice for the party, prices start at £90.00.
Otherwise I have a lovely selection for you to choose from.

If there’s anything else you’d like to know please message me 😊

Thank you.

Meet “Prickle Lilly”🦔💞
New for Norfolk Paint Parties events 🧑‍🎨🎨🥂
Date and venue to be released this week

What a fabulous evening with these lovely ladies painting “Perfect Paradise”.
I’m so proud of everyone, the results were amazing 🌅❤️

For anyone who loves hedgehogs. Here’s a sneak preview of this cheeky chiquita soon to be finished for a Paint Parties event 🦔💛

I have a real passion for painting beaches, seascapes, cloud formations, sunsets and more, especially for paint parties, as I think they evoke a real feel good factor and look great displayed in the home.
Here in Sardinia there’s no exception. So much subject material 🩵

Whether you’ve not painted since school, wanting to brush up on your skills or just fancy trying something new, join me at the Pavilion, Heacham Manor Hotel and Golf Course for a fun two and a half hour painting tutorial of “Poppy Sunset Glow”. Wednesday 6th November.
I’ll guide you step by step, showing you techniques, which brushes to use, how to mix and apply paint and much more.
All materials provided including, paints, palette, a 16”x12” canvas, easel, apron and brushes. You simply have to relax 🥂 let go, and watch the paint flow 🧑‍🎨🎨
For more information, other painting events including those at Knights Hill Hotel, private parties and to book your tickets go to norfolkpaintparties.co.uk.
Thank you.
Nikki.

Latest commission.