Christmas Party Ideas That Will Actually Be Remembered

Right, let’s be honest, most office Christmas parties are a bit rubbish. Same old venue, same awkward small talk, same predictable evening that everyone forgets by January. This year, why not do something your team will actually want to talk about?

We have been running Christmas paint parties for companies across the UK, and we have seen first-hand how a good creative session can transform a group of co-workers into a real team, having genuine fun together.

Why Paint Parties Work for Christmas

There is something brilliant about putting a paintbrush in someone's hand and watching them forget about work stress for a couple of hours. We have had accountants discover they are secretly artistic, managers getting paint under their fingernails and loving it, and entire departments bonding over shared disasters with colour mixing.

The best bit? Nobody needs to be good at art. Our instructors guide everyone through the process step by step, so whether you are Picasso or someone who struggles with stick figures, you will end up with something you are proud off.

Everyone gets to take their painting home, which means instead of waking up with just a hangover and vague memories, your team has keepsakes from the evening. We have had people tell us their Christmas painting is still hanging in their kitchen, two years later.

Christmas Themes That Actually Work

Forget naff Santa paintings, we can do festive art that people genuinely want to display. Think snow-covered landscapes that look like winter scenes, contemporary Christmas trees with a modern twist, or elegant baubles that would not look out of place in John Lewis.

For companies wanting something unique, we can create bespoke Christmas paintings just for your event. Imagine your team painting your company logo reimagined as a festive design or incorporating your brand colours into a winter scene. These become brilliant talking points back at the office.

We are not limited to canvases either. Glass painting sessions create gorgeous Christmas ornaments everyone can hang on their tree. Plant pot painting means your team goes home with festive planters perfect for their desks. Tote bag painting creates personalised Christmas shopping bags that are actually useful.

Where We Can Do This

Here’s the thing, we come to you or you come to us. Whatever works for your team.

Your Office We will transform your meeting room into an art studio. Bring all the kit, handle the setup, sort the cleanup. You just need to get your team together and let us do the rest. It is cost-effective, familiar and nobody has to worry about getting home afterwards.

The Best Venues If you want to make a night of it, we work with venues that have their own bars and restaurants. Start with drinks, do your painting and then carry on with dinner. Makes for a magical Christmas celebration, rather than just a quick session.

Why It is Perfect for Team Building

Most team building feels forced. Paint parties don’t, because everyone is genuinely focused on creating something whilst having a laugh. We have watched quiet team members come out of their shells, seen natural leaders emerge and witnessed unlikely friendships form over shared paint palettes.

The two-hour sessions hit the sweet spot – long enough to complete something you are proud of, short enough that nobody gets fidgety. We build in breaks for drinks and chatting, so it feels like a celebration rather than a class.

The Companies Doing This

We have run Christmas paint parties for everyone from small local businesses to big names like BBC, ITV, Sainsbury's Bank and Deloitte. The University of Liverpool had us back three years running for their Christmas events.

What they all tell us is that their teams genuinely enjoyed themselves. Not just polite "thanks for organising" enjoyment, but a heartfelt "when can we do this again?" enthusiasm.

We provide photo props so you will get brilliant pictures for your company social media. The paintings become conversation starters that keep the good vibes going well into January.

Getting Your Team Sorted

Do not settle for another forgettable Christmas do, give your team something they will actually look forward to.

Manchester: Perfect for teams across Greater Manchester who want something different from the usual city centre options. We know the area well and can recommend brilliant venues or transform your office space.

Liverpool: Scouse teams love a creative session, and we have got some fantastic venues across Merseyside. Whether you are in the city centre or the suburbs, we can sort you out.

Cheshire: For teams around Chester, Warrington and the surrounding areas, we bring a touch of class to your Christmas celebration with venues that match the area's style.

London: The capital's busy enough without stressing about Christmas party planning. Let us handle the creative bit whilst you focus on getting your team together.

Birmingham: We cover Birmingham and the surrounding areas with venues that suit teams of all sizes and budgets.

Leeds: Yorkshire teams appreciate straight-talking, no-nonsense events. That is exactly what we deliver, FUN without the corporate fluff.

Cardiff: Welsh teams know how to celebrate, and our paint parties give you something genuinely worth celebrating about.

Bury and Rochdale: We cover Greater Manchester's towns too, with options that work for local businesses who want something special without the big city prices.

The Bottom Line

Christmas parties should bring people together, create good memories and give everyone something to smile about when they are back at their desk in January. Our paint parties do exactly that.

No artistic experience needed, no pressure to be brilliant, just a couple of hours of creativity, laughter and genuine team bonding. Everyone leaves with a painting they are proud of and memories of a Christmas party that was actually good!

The bookings fill up quickly in December, so if you want to give your team a Christmas celebration they will actually remember, get in touch sooner rather than later.

Because let us face it – another year, another forgettable Christmas do is not what your team deserves. Give them something worth talking about instead.