A MUM-OF-THREE who found an artistic gap in the market has been growing her increasingly popular events in Newton-le-Willows.

An artist with a varied portfolio of face painting, illustrating, and mural designing, Rebecca Fuller realised that there were no local 'Paint and Sip' events after she enjoyed the concept in city centres and back in America.

With the classes allowing people to let their creative juices flow in a social and laid-back setting, Rebecca's events have gone down a treat since launching them along Newton's High Street last year.

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Rebecca's Paint and Sip events have been a hit in NewtonRebecca's Paint and Sip events have been a hit in Newton (Image: Rebecca Fuller) With the guests following Rebecca's lead under her 'Brushes Artistry' brand, the artist has been supported by Newton's popular Pied Bull to host her events on the High Street.

The mum-of-three has also been supported by Newton's community network of businesses, the High Street Hive, to host a similar programme for kids to paint and sip with mocktails throughout the summer.

With three more events planned at the Pied Bull in the coming weeks (but only four paces remaining!), Rebecca said she has been blown away by the support and response from the community.

Rebecca has a varied portfolio of artistic workRebecca has a varied portfolio of artistic work (Image: Rebecca Fuller) Rebecca, who is originally from California but is now based in Newton, said: "The community has been super supportive of these events, and particularly the Pied Bull and High Street Hive for allowing me to host the events and open up further programmes.

"The events have all been very well attended and I have had so many people come back and book more because they had so much fun.

"It is such an endorphin boost and I think it shows that people really want something like this as a creative outlet.

"Maybe some people don't want to invest in going to an art group, but these events are in a laid-back setting where you can socialise and have a drink, and people seem to love it!"

The painters can follow Rebecca's lead in a laid-back settingThe painters can follow Rebecca's lead in a laid-back setting (Image: Rebecca Fuller) To find out more about Rebecca's Paint and Sip events and her Brushes Artistry brand, you can follow this link.