Birthday Parties

What does an art party look like?

Guests arrive and settle in, we make some art (while parents are schmoozing, hanging out, shopping in the bookstore), clean-up, and then gather together for some present opening (if you want to include that in your celebration) and eating. It’s relaxed, fun and a chance for kids to celebrate the birthday child while also being engaged in an activity!

When?

Parties happen on Sundays from 10-11:30am or 1-2:30pm.

How many kids?

Maximum 10 art-makers. Additional non-art-making guests — like family and friends — are always welcome.

Cost?

$225 Party Rate + $3.50 materials fee per participating artist (some projects may incur an additional fee if they require special supplies). A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of booking to hold the party day and time. Birthday party fee includes private use of the studio, art tent (fall, spring and summer) and access to High Five Books for shopping.

Fee Includes:

  • art supplies for the party & facilitated art activities for the first 60 minutes of the party
  • $10 High Five voucher for the birthday child (to be used only on the day of the party).
  • assistance with food, cake and present opening (if desired).  It is required that at least one adult from the hosting family be on hand to assist the Art Always staff during the duration of the party.
  • water (the studio has a water cooler)
  • access to our outside art patio (weather permitting)
  • a disposable apron for each artist to wear during the party time

Projects

We will work with the host family to come up with 1-3 projects that fit the birthday child’s interests. (Projects must be planned at least 2 weeks in advance of the party date).

Sundays 10-11:30am ​or​ 1-2:30pm

10-11:30am

Birthday party fee includes ​private​ use of the entire studio/store. 12 kids maximum (Only 12 art-making participants. Additional non art-making guests — like family and friends — are always welcome.)

1-2:30pm

Birthday party fee includes use of the entire studio/store space with the understanding that the public may come in to shop in the bookstore during the party. 12 kids maximum (Only 12 art-making participants. Additional non art-making guests — like family and friends — are always welcome.)

Standard Art Party

$200 Party Rate + $3 materials fee per participating artist ​(clay projects and wood projects add an extra $1 to the materials cost per participant). ​A non-refundable $50 deposit is due at the time of booking to hold the party day and time. Lindsay, owner of Art Always, will work with the host family to come up with 2 projects which fit the birthday child’s interests. Families can choose from the list of projects provided or ask Lindsay to brainstorm some ideas to fit a vision. Projects must be planned at least 1 week in advance of the party date.

Fee Includes:

  • ALL art supplies for the party
  • facilitated art activities for the first 70 minutes of the party
  • $10 High Five voucher for the birthday child (to be used ​only​ on the day of the party). -assistance with food, cake and present opening (if desired). ​​It is required that at least one adult from the hosting family be on hand to assist the Art Always staff during the duration of the party.
  • water (the studio has a water cooler)
  • a table with tablecloth for snacks and treats
  • an apron for each artist to wear during the party time
  • 9:45am (or 12:45pm) arrival by the host family to set up and settle in
  • 10 minutes at the end of the party for the host family to pack up and head out

Add Ons:

  • $25 15 additional party minutes (appropriate for groups age 8+)
  • $1.50/guest White plates, cups, utensils, napkins and tablecloths
  • $20 Helium filled balloons (12) in assorted colors ($1.25/each additional balloon)