The Robin Hood sits proudly in the Buckinghamshire countryside, a lively, characterful village pub with roots stretching back to 1577. It blends 17th‑century charm—think inglenook fireplace and cosy nooks—with an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere that makes it a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Sat 13th February 7pm - The Kiss Join us for Sip & Paint in the Events Teepee this Valentine's Weekend, where we'll create our own version of the most romantic of paintings, Gustav Klimt's "The Kiss." Choose from two ticket options: enjoy a glass of prosecco or mocktail, or indulge in a prosecco paired with a sharing board of delectable cheeses, meats, and fruits. Perfect for couples and friends, this exciting creative event offers a fun and lively atmosphere, celebrating art and connection together. All equipment and materials are provided along with the expert guidance to ensure you go home with your own unique masterpiece. Option 1 – £35 per person Sip & Paint experience Welcome glass of Prosecco or a mocktail Option 2 – £45 per person Everything included in Option 1, plus Sharing board with a selection of cheeses, cured meats, crackers, grapes and strawberries Particularly lovely for couples or groups of friends wanting to make a bit more of an evening of it. Our pub art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment Themes are occasionally subject to change Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins This event is recommended for anyone over the age of 18. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions

Grab yourself a coffee and maybe a slice of cake* before taking up your brush as your creativity blossoms! Gently guided by Liddy, we supply all the, equipment and materials you need, you'll enjoy creating your own piece of artwork in the National Trust Coffee Shop at Dunstable Downs 2026 Tues 1st Dec 10.30am - Father Christmas (Watercolour) 2027 Tues 2nd Feb 10.30am - The Rusty Watering Can Tues 13th April 10.30am - The Red Squirrel Tues 15th June 10.30am - Fab Lolly Tues 14th Sept 10.30am - A House in Autumn Tues 2nd Nov 10.30am - Peregrine Falcon These art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity aswell as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair. *not included in the price Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. About the Tutor: Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Join us to sip and paint at the lovely 16th Century Bedford Arms in the heart of the pretty village of Oakley Sip & Paint 2026 Thurs 19th Feb 7.45pm - Highland Cow Thurs 2nd April 7.45pm - Watercolour Wildflowers Thurs 25th June 7.45pm - Coastal Meadow Tues 18th August 7.45pm - A Summer Storm Wed 28th October 7.45pm - Autumn Leaves Thur 26th November 7.45pm - The Midwinter Hare 2027 10th Feb 7.45pm TBC 14th April 7.45pm TBC 9th June 7.45pm TBC 11th Aug 7.45pm TBC 13th Oct 7.45pm TBC 15th Dec 7.45pm TBC (Themes are subject to change) The pub are kindly offering a fabulous 10% off the bill of any sip & painters dining before the session, please book your table in advance and make a night of it! Our bar/pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

Join us in Akeley at the Bull & Butcher an 18th century pub in the heart of the North Buckinghamshire countryside 2026 Thurs 30th April 7.30pm - Highland Cow SOLD OUT Wed 24th June 7.30pm - A Coastal Meadow SOLD OUT Wed 12th August 7.30pm - Tuscany Thu 22nd Oct 7.30pm - Golden Autumn Leaves Thu 3rd Dec 7.30pm - Midwinter Hare SOLD OUT 2027 Thu 11th Feb 7.30pm - A Storm on the Coast (Themes are subject to change) Our bar/pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured." We

Step by step guided art session. We'll provide all the materials and equipment for you. We will supply tea and coffee, but if you'd like to bring your own tipple to oil the wheels of creativity, please feel free! 2027 Thurs 28th Jan - Vincent's Sunflowers (A tribute to Van Gogh) Thur 25th Feb TBC Thur 11th Mar TBC Thur 29th Apr TBC Thur 13th May TBC Thur 17th June TBC Thur 29th July TBC Thur 23rd Sept TBC Thur 28th Oct TBC Thur 25th Nov TBC Thur 9th Dec TBC Our guided art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bring

Grab yourself a refreshing drink and join us in the marquee at the very lovely Brampton Halt country pub for a relaxing evening of creativity. Liddy will provide you with as much or as little guidance as you want, as you put brush to canvas in this very chilled workshop. 2027 Wed 24th Feb 7.45pm - A Storm on the Coast Wed 28th April 7.45pm - Early Blooms Wed 23rd June 7.45pm - The Toucan Wed 25th Aug 7.45pm - Cherry Sundae Wed 27th Oct 7.45pm - A Change of Season The Brampton Halt, is located in the quaint village of Chapel Brampton. Set in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, the recently refurbished Brampton Halt really is the perfect place to relax and unwind. We're starting at 8pm to allow you the opportunity to grab a bite to eat before you dip your brush in the paint! Our pub/cafe art classes and workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable artist and tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Please arrive around 10 minutes before the event begins Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. In her own words: "From as long as I can remember I have always dreamt about being an artist and illustrator. My passion has always been for art and I have always enjoyed being creative. Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

A friendly, social, guided art session at The Eight Belles, Bletchley. Grab yourself a coffee to boost creative process as you begin a gentle, fun couple of hours of art. Every Tues 12.15pm. We provide all the materials, equipment, guidance and hot drink too. Our weekly sessions tend to be based around watercolour painting, but we also occasionally include illustrations with pencils, marker pens and gouache Course Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.

Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor Nicole. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. (also 10% off a glass of wine at the bar for artists!) Tues 13th Jan 7.30pm - Midnight Meadow Tues 3rd Feb 7.30pm - Daffodils Tues 10th March 7.30pm - Spring Meadow SOLD OUT Tues 21st April 7.30pm - The Elephant SOLD OUT Tues 12th May 7.30pm - The Lion Tues 16th June 7.30pm - The Zebra Tues 28th July 7.30pm - Pop Art Cow Tues 11th Aug 7.30pm - Watercolour Wildflowers Tues 29th Sept 7.30pm - Coastal Meadow Tues 27th Oct 7.30pm - The Blue Dress Tues 17th Nov 7.30pm - Autumn Leaves Tues 15th Dec 7.30pm - Midwinter Hare Themes are subject to change The Cock is a traditional British pub in a beautiful village location. A friendly atmosphere, with roaring open fires in the winter. Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Our tutors Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions! "Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured." Super organised Nicole has been running art sessions with Something Less Boring since early 2024 with well over 50 face to face art events under her belt she provides friendly gentle support in her guided sessions, with packed toolbox of very useful creative tips and tricks to help you improve your skills.

Join us at The White Hart, Sherington to make this years festive door decoration with coffee and mince pies too! Come along to our Christmas Floral Door Decoration Workshop and learn how to create a beautiful and festive door decoration to adorn your home during the holiday season. In this workshop, you will discover the art of designing and assembling a stunning Christmas floral arrangement, while learning essential techniques that will leave you feeling inspired and confident in your creative abilities. This workshop is designed for beginners, so no prior experience is required. Our friendly and knowledgeable instructor Liddy will guide you step by step through the process. Sun 6th December 10am

Drawing on his style and technique you will be guided through this session to create an original version of your own based on one of Bill Watterson's Calvin & Hobbes illustrations Mon 2nd March 7.30pm - Calvin & Hobbes Mon 21st Dec 7.30pm - Calvin & Hobbes in the snow We will look at examples of the artist's work to gain an understanding of the characteristics and traits of their work and how we might carry that forward and use similar methods in our own work What do I need? We try to keep the equipment requirements very simple to ensure the sessions are as accessible as possible A selection of coloured Pencil Crayons Or Watercolour paints to include the primary colours, plus black and white A pencil and eraser A small selection of brushes - two round brushes medium and large and one detail brush Watercolour paper You'll also need a pot of water, a cloth and a smile! ​

The Compasses is a beautiful country pub located in the small picturesque village of Greenfield, Bedfordshire, with a newly refurbished bar and restaurant and a fantastic garden. Our pub/cafe art workshops are an ideal way for beginners or improvers to enjoy an evening of creativity as well as learning a range of techniques in a warm welcoming environment You'll be guided through by our very friendly, and knowledgeable art tutor, Liddy. You are free to take as much guidance as you like, but we certainly won't restrict your creative flair By the end of the evening, you will have some new skills and your own piece of wall worthy art. The Compasses also offer a 10% discount off food for artists before our Sip & Paint events. Just book yourself a table to dine before the session and mention you are sipping and painting with us! Sip & Paint 2026 Tues 10th Feb 7.45pm - The Red Squirrel Tues 14th April 7.45pm - Pop Art Cow Tues 9th June 7.45pm - Coastal Meadow Tues 11th Aug 7.45pm - Storm on the Horizon Tues 13th Oct 7.45pm - Golden Autumn Leaves Tues 15th Dec 7.45pm - Midwinter Hare Themes are subject to change Our events are recommended for anyone over the age of 14 . However, please advise in the booking notes us if you are booking for anyone under the age of 18 as each venue has different licensing rules. Liddy is the creative force and main tutor with Something Less Boring. She is a qualified Illustrator and also a qualified teacher. Liddy taught art for over 10 years at secondary school level before leaving to found Something Less Boring in 2017 with the aim of bringing art and sport to all ages regardless of ability in a fun, creative and inclusive way. Since April 2020 we estimate that Liddy has taught close to 500 online art sessions! Some of my fondest childhood memories are those spent with my siblings creating stories, drawing illustrations and making books. I guess it was from here that a profound love for all things creative was born and nurtured."

A friendly, guided art session at The White Hart, Sherington. Coffee and cake is an essential ingredient to the creative process in gentle fun couple of hours art. Every Thursday 10am. Course Tutor - Liddy graduated from Derby University in 2005 after gaining a BA Hons Degree in Illustration. She completed her PGCE before embarking on a 10 year secondary school art teaching career in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. She is currently undertaking a course in the History of Art. Liddy left teaching to start her own business Something Less Boring in 2017 to bring art and sport to a wider audience Liddy lives in Buckinghamshire delivering art and creative drawing workshops as well as relaxing Sip & Paint evenings. She also produces contemporary abstract art and papercut work, undertaking commissions too.a