An Ink and Drink pop-up is coming to The Edge Geelong for tattoos and tipples 

Ink & Drink is popping up in Geelong this weekend — and it’s the creative night out you didn’t know you needed.

Love tattoos but not quite ready to commit to the needle? Or maybe you’ve just been looking for the perfect excuse to sip a cocktail while sketching some skulls?  This is the event for you.

Ink and Drink Geelong Pop-Up

• When: Friday 2 mat – Sunday 4 may
• Where: The Edge, Geelong
• Book here

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Ink & Drink Geelong is taking over The Edge on Eastern Beach Road for a string of ink-fuelled art sessions with a twist. Think hands-on tattoo-style drawing workshops using synthetic skin, expert guidance from real artists, a few cheeky drinks, and a vibe that’s more house party than art class.

No experience? No worries. This event is open to all levels — from seasoned sketchers to total beginners who just like cool tattoos and good beer.

Each session runs for two hours, with a cosy 45-person cap to keep things social. You’ll learn real techniques like linework, shading, and colour blending — all using safe, pro-level tools on fake skin (so your mates don’t end up being test subjects). Every material is supplied, so all you need to bring is yourself — and maybe a mate or two who’s keen to get artsy.

Sessions run on:

• Friday, May 2 – 5:00PM & 8:00PM
• Saturday, May 3 – 2:00PM, 5:00PM & 8:00PM
• Sunday, May 4 – 2:00PM & 5:00PM

And while it’s definitely an Ink party, let’s not forget the Drink part — The Edge will be slinging your favourite pours all weekend long (just a heads-up: it’s non-BYO, so no sneaky stubbies).

Tickets are $89 a pop, and they’re moving fast — so if your idea of a good time includes tattoo flash sheets, banging tunes, and beers by the bay, this is your moment.

Book your spot online, roll up to The Edge, grab a drink, and let your inner tattoo artist run wild — no needles, no regrets, all vibes.

words by staff writer