{"product_id":"the-happy-doodling-christmas-party-in-bristol-with-kate-elkington","title":"THE HAPPY DOODLING CREATIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY  - In Bristol with Kate Elkington","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour Christmas catch-up - but with extra colour!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome alone, bring a friend, or a gang, grab a drink from the bar and settle in amongst a ridiculous amount of colourful art materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy Doodling is having a Christmas makeover — with baubles, cards and gift tags for you to paint, print and doodle into something completely your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink bold colours, playful patterns and decorations that make you smile every time you bring them out. If neon pink is your idea of Christmas, you’re in the right place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI’ll guide you through simple ways to get started, then you’ll have plenty of time to chat, experiment and follow whatever you’re enjoying. A little festive breathing space, with lovely things to take home at the end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Christmas Happy Doodling Experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou’ll explore playful ways to create colourful backgrounds, printed patterns and doodled details on plastic baubles, wooden decorations, cards and gift tags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll start by painting our baubles so they have time to dry. While they’re drying, you can get going on cards and tags. Along the way, I’ll share ideas for decorative details, ready for you to add the finishing touches to your dry baubles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou might get happily absorbed in painting decorations, make a card for someone special or go all in on gift tags. \u003cstrong\u003eYou have complete freedom to play and make whatever you want!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere’ll be finished examples to spark ideas, friendly guidance when you need it and plenty of freedom to make things your own.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat’s included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree hours of festive creative play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, hosted by me, Bristol artist Kate Elkington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eplastic baubles, wooden decorations, cards and gift tags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to decorate and take home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll art materials and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including paints, pens, stickers and printing tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimple demonstrations, colourful inspiration and help throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime to settle in, experiment and enjoy making alongside others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou are more than welcome to buy drinks from the pub bar downstairs and bring them up to the workshop. It is a party after all! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho’s it for?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFriends looking for a Christmas catch-up with something lovely to do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone craving a few hours of colourful, creative time for themselves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy Doodling regulars and complete beginners alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCome alone or bring a friend\/s. No art experience needed, and no pressure to make anything perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates and times:\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuesday Dec 1st \u003c\/strong\u003e-  Start December as you mean to go on, and get your cards and decorations made early.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThursday Dec 17th\u003c\/strong\u003e - Come and enjoy proper little creative-crimbo party!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The room upstairs at The Steam Crane, North Street, Southville, Bristol.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 hours - 6:30 - 9:30pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e £35 per person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to wear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its not super messy and I have aprons available but just be aware there's a possibility you still might get paint somewhere. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is some on-road parking along the roads outside, and a car park 4 minutes away - you'll get more detailed info in your booking confirmation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoin me for a very colourful Christmas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy Doodling is about curiosity, colour and giving yourself permission to play. You’ll leave with your own handmade Christmas creations — and, hopefully, a lighter mind and a festive spring in your step!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLooking to celebrate with your whole team or friendship group? I also offer \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate Christmas Happy Doodling Parties\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose your date in the drop down menu above and book your place 💖\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep an eye out for 2 confirmation emails, the second one will include everything you need to know before you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAnd please do check out the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e below. If you have any other questions, just drop me a message via my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Contact Page for Kate Elkington Art\" href=\"https:\/\/wn28whayhfu8sp56-87736353113.shopifypreview.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003econtact page\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStay in the Loop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to be kept in the loop about future sessions and other creative events, my Happy Doodling Community gets updates and early access. 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