Meet our 1996 Land Rover Defender , now transformed into the mobile Paint Lab on Wheels ... It wasn’t running perfectly at first but after a few sparks, a new wheel cover and a bold (slightly over sized..) Paint Lab logo, she’s back on the road. If you haven't driven an old Land Rover before I can relate it to driving a tractor.. We will overlook the Land Rover Discovery book from the archives of the book shelf, but somehow with some old fashioned TLC the wires reconnected an

Hey! I’m Hannah, and my absolute favourite thing to do is visualise an event from start to finish and then make it happen . That love of creating experiences is exactly what inspired The Paint Lab ..... The idea actually started way back in 2019 when I was living in Australia. I went to a paint and sip party  of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and thought, I could do something like this back home.. From the very beginning, I knew I wanted to create an all-inclusive, welcoming commu

As a creative, Hannah is always searching for new ideas and inspiration and one theme that kept appearing on Pinterest was painting in nature . When she saw the beautiful sunflower fields at Stonor Valley , she immediately knew it would be the perfect setting for The Paint Lab! Hannah reached out to Emily, the owner of Stonor Valley , and together they came up with a plan to make it happen. Although it was the end of the sunflower season, everything came together beautifully.

At The Paint Lab , creativity isn’t just for grown-ups! What began as a space for adults to relax and explore their artistic side has quickly become a favourite for children’s birthday parties too. Led by Hannah , a qualified secondary school art teacher  who specialises in painting, our children’s workshops are designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and most importantly, let kids have fun with colour and creativity. Each birthday party is completely tailored to the

At The Paint Lab , we absolutely love a themed event, especially when it’s hosted in a stunning setting. This autumn, we had the pleasure of running a seasonal painting workshop  at the gorgeous West Wycombe Walled Garden , owned by the Dashwood family. Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills , this incredible venue is the perfect spot for an afternoon escape, surrounded by peaceful gardens and scenic walks. Our workshop took place in a bright, tranquil room overlooking th

The Paint Lab recently hosted a takeover at Studio Thirteen, an art collective space set in the warehouse district of Al Quoz. Known for...

Preface Both art and sport have been my main interests throughout life, so tailoring painting workshops to promote wellbeing and exploring how The Paint Lab workshops could be used as a tool to support athletes’ wellbeing, is something I wanted to explore more deeply. Through initial research, I discovered several articles highlighting the potential connections between art and sport. Interestingly, these articles also noted how art and sport are often depicted as opposites in

In February, I had the privilege of hosting a Paint Lab workshop  at the home of a local family in Beruwala, Sri Lanka . This wasn’t a...

This summer, we were delighted to host a Paint Lab workshop at the beautiful Stonor Valley Vineyard , nestled in the rolling valleys near...

This summer, we had the pleasure of returning to Peterley Manor Farm  for another Paint Lab workshop. We’ve been lucky enough to be...