Drink & Draw

Grab a drink from the yard (or BYOB), and join us for another festive evening of drawing activities guided by illustrators Rachel Akerman and Becky Brooks. Complimentary glass of Prosecco on arrival!

These sessions will feature regularly in our studio calendar - this is a fun, informal session for those that want to dip their toe into creativity in a sociable environment. No previous experience required, all materials provided.


Upcoming Dates

  • Friday, 20th June, 7-8.30pm


What to Expect:

Fun Creative Session

Drink & Draw always kicks off with some fun, silly warm-up activities to help everyone loosen up and get to know each other. Then we dive into a longer creative session using a mix of materials—perfect for beginners and seasoned drawers alike! We normally pick a theme for each session, in the past we’ve done portraiture, still life and dog drawing.

Materials

We have a well stocked supplies cupboard in the studio, available to use in all our in-house sessions. This includes; quality cartridge paper, mixed coloured and sugar paper, acrylic paints, chalk pastels, oil pastels, coloured pencils, charcoal, inks and much more. You are welcome to bring your own materials if there’s something special you’d like to try.

Great for Friends

Whether you're coming with a partner, friends, or flying solo, there's always a great mix of people—perfect for sparking conversations and meeting new faces!


From the Drink & Draw Studio . . .

About the space

All our workshops take place in our downstairs studio, which offers step-free access. Led by our talented community of local artists and tutors, each session includes all the materials you’ll need—though you’re welcome to bring your own if there’s something special you’d like to use.

We have a range of seating options to keep you comfortable, including high workbenches with stools, standard tables and chairs, and easels.

Tea and coffee are available at every workshop, and you’re always welcome to BYOB. Toilets are located on the ground floor.

Studio Sherborne is set in a characterful old industrial unit. While we’ll do our best to keep things cosy, the space can be a little chilly at times—so we recommend bringing an extra layer or two to stay warm and comfortable.

Meet your hosts


Rachel Akerman

Rachel is an illustrator based in Sherborne, inspired by the natural world and her adventures outdoors with her little black dog, Chip. Alongside her illustration practice, she runs creative workshops for adults and children. She also runs Sketchbook Club at Studio Sherborne!

See Rachel’s work here.


Becky Brooks


Kitty Persil, Google Reviews

“Drink and draw: really great atmosphere and inspiring creative space! Good crowd, wide range of art materials to choose from and a wine bar next door which does takeout! A breath of fresh air for Sherborne, looking forward to the next session.”