Why book a Painting Party?
PRIVATE PARTY INFORMATION
**NOTE** There is a 10-person minimum to host a private event at our studio. If you have fewer than 10 guests, 10 seats will still need to be paid for. Alternatively, your group is welcome to join any public class and we'll seat you separately from other guests.
Pop In & Paint sessions or paint-at-home kits may also be good options for your smaller group.
- Our Private Studio can accommodate up to 30 painters, minimum 10.
- Our Main Studio can accommodate up to 50 painters, minimum 10.
- Our Whole Studio can accommodate up to 80 painters — plan a studio takeover!
- On-Location (Your Venue) must be able to accommodate at least 20 painters (commercial locations only).
Ages 5 and up. Sorry, no toddlers!
It's best to request your preferred date at least 2 weeks ahead of time; we can book up to 4 months in advance.
PARTY PACKAGES
We offer private painting parties for kids and adults, with a 10-person minimum. These are the party packages available:
KIDS PARTY PACKAGES
- Premium Package: $40/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Canvas Upgrade: Large 16x20" canvases for all guests
- Extra pARTy Time: +60 mins (3 hrs total)
Signature Package: $35/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Canvas Upgrade: Large 16x20" canvases for all guests
- Extra pARTy Time: +30 mins (2.5 hrs total)
Classic Package: $30/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Canvas: Smaller 11x14" canvases for all guests
- Total pARTy Time: 1.5 hrs painting, 30 mins after (2 hrs total)
ADULT PARTY PACKAGES
Premium Package: $65/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Surface Upgrade: Choose any painting surface
- DIY Candle for Each Guest
- Extra pARTy Time: +60 mins (2 hrs painting, 30 mins before, 60 mins after = 3.5 hrs total)
Signature Package: $50/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Surface Upgrade: Choose 16x20" canvas, framed canvas, or wood board
- Extra pARTy Time: +30 mins (2 hrs painting, 30 mins before, 30 mins after = 3 hrs total)
Classic Package: $40/painter
- Private Party Room
- Private Instructor
- You Choose the Art
- All Painting Supplies
- Add-On & Upgrade Options
- Games & Prizes
- Room Setup & Cleanup
- Canvas: Smaller 11x14" canvases for all guests
- Total pARTy Time: 2 hrs painting, 30 mins before = 2.5 hrs total)
Add MORE to Your pARTy!
When available, you can choose to add these fun features to your party:
- Add a special balloon bouquet
- Make chunky blankets instead
- Turn it into a Paint Your Pet party
- Make it a glow pARTy with blacklights
- Request a non-alcoholic hot drink bar for your guests
- Add slime for each guest
- Add a DIY candle-making experience
FAQs
How Do I Book a Private Event?
If you’re ready to book now — you can use our online Party Booking System! Simply fill in your party details, submit a $50 non-refundable deposit, and your event is automatically added to our calendar. Then we’ll send you an Event Agreement and link to our painting library. Easy peasy!
If you’re not quite ready to book — you can complete the Party Request form to automate the process and speed up your reservation. You'll receive links to your party management page, where you can review/return an Event Agreement and choose the artwork. Then we'll create an event page on our calendar where your guests can register for the class. There is currently a 10-person minimum to host a private party. For parties that will have one payment for the group, a $150 down-payment is required, and goes toward the total cost of your event. For parties where each guest will pay individually, guests will need to register/pay for their seat on their own. Then all you have to do is show up and have fun!
What Is the Cost for a Private Event?
In-Studio Private Parties
Please see the different party packages listed above for full info and pricing. After you choose a package, multiply that per-painter price by the number of guests to calculate the total. There is a 10-person minimum for all private parties.
Private on-location events (adults):
20-person minimum; $40/person (11x14" canvas); $45/person (16x20" canvas); $48/person (16x20" framed canvas); $55/person (16x20" or 10x30" wood plank boards) + $150 non-refundable travel fee; pricing may vary for other surfaces or custom classes (e.g., Paint Your Pet). Must be held at a commercial location; no private residences.
Public on-location events:
Your public venue must be able to accommodate at least 20 seated painters and have access to a water source and electrical outlet. Prices may vary depending on the painting surfaces offered. Please submit a Party Request or contact the studio for details!
Can We Make Scented Candles at Our Private Event?
Yes! For any in-studio event, you can add a candle-making session to your individual reservation, or add candles for the entire group, for $20/candle. Our candles are soy wax, have a 40-hour burn life, and there are dozens of scents and nine colors to choose from. They also make great gifts!
Can Party Hosts Bring Food and Drinks?
Yes, party hosts are welcome to bring in any food items and any non-alcoholic beverages. We are NOT a BYOB, so alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at the bar inside our studio. Ask us about local caterers!
What About Alcohol?
Sorry, we are NOT a BYOB, and our liquor license does not allow guests to bring alcohol inside the studio. Wine, beer, cider beers, champagne, vodka sodas, and pop are available for purchase at the bar inside our studio. Water is complimentary. Coffee and hot tea are also complimentary, and made at your request.
Next Steps
You can book your party directly through our website with our online Party Booking System!
OR
Submit a Party Request. We will confirm the date/time and email you an Event Agreement, deposit request, and link to our painting library.
Guests will then register/RSVP online and any remaining balance must be paid before the party will begin.
Then … we pARTy!
On-Location Parties
Public on-location events:
Looking for a way to boost business or bring something new to your community? How about hosting a fun and creative painting experience? At no cost to you*, we can bring our supplies, painting know-how, and sparkling personalities to you! If you have a venue that can comfortably seat at least 20 painters and offers food/drinks, we can bring the party to you! Common venues include wineries, breweries, restaurants, large bars/lounges, hotels, event centers, historical sites, community centers, country clubs, apartment complexes, etc. You make the request — we do the rest!
*We recommend that both of us spend a nominal amount (Facebook ad, printed flyers, etc.) to help promote the event.
Private on-location events:
We bring the party to you (commercial locations only)! For groups of 20 or more guests, we can bring a fun painting event to your venue. There is a non-refundable $150 travel fee, and we have supplies to accommodate up to 100 guests. You provide the tables and chairs, we handle everything else!
Twist at Home parties:
Order take-home kits from our website and pick them up at our Urbandale studio. Kits include step-by-step written instructions (many come with videos!) for you to paint at your own pace in your own home.
Contact the studio for pricing and options for your group.
Fewer Than 10 Painters in Your Group?
- Attend a public event: Your group is welcome to attend any of our public events and we’ll seat you separately from other guests to keep you as private as possible!
- Twist at Home kits: Consider purchasing Twist at Home kits to have a painting party with your group at your home/location!
- Pop In & Paint: You and your group can stop by the studio on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoon (between 1 and 5 p.m.), select a painting surface or project (or make a candle!), and have a DIY painting experience in the studio!
Cancellation and Minimum-Painter Policies
A $50 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit with a debit/credit card is required to confirm your time slot and book your party instantly online. The debit/credit card will be charged at the time of online booking. That card will be charged again on the day of the event if your group does not meet the 10-person minimum. There is a $50 cancellation fee if the party is cancelled within 48 hours of its scheduled start time and a $200 cancellation fee if no one shows up at the scheduled start time. Cancellations due to weather or emergencies are handled on a case-by-case basis through either postponement/rescheduling or issuing store credit. ***No monetary refunds will be issued.***