This Sip and Paint session at The White Horse Inn, Whitwell leans into a darker, moodier subject than the usual floral workshop. The piece is a wolf and moon blackout in pastels on A4 black paper, which tells you straight away that contrast and atmosphere are the point. The class costs £35, all equipment is provided, and the pub setting should keep it relaxed even if the finished image looks more dramatic than your average craft morning.
Black paper changes the feel of a pastel class because you are working with light as much as colour. That makes this a better fit for people who want something a little more striking to take home, rather than a soft safe exercise. The poster also mentions an optional frame for about £6, which is useful if you know unfinished artwork has a habit of leaning against a wall for six months once you get home.
Whitwell suits these slower creative mornings because the village pace does not fight the point of the class. You can settle in, do the work, then stay on for lunch or head out into the south Wight lanes afterwards if the weather behaves. For similar hands-on plans, keep an eye on the island's arts and crafts events. The White Horse Inn, Whitwell gives this one a friendlier feel than a formal studio would.