Children’s Art Parties
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Skip the chaos. Keep the creativity.

Celebrate your kid with an art party that’s full of color, energy, and hands-on fun—without turning your house upside down.

Our teaching artists lead the way, guiding kids ages 2 and up through projects they’ll feel proud to show off. We provide the materials, the setup, and the cleanup. You bring the snacks, decorations, and all the fun feels.

Parties take place in our bright, art-filled studios at 155 Gibbs Street, Studio 156, or Studio 100—with big windows, colorful artwork, and plenty of table space for painting, creating, and cake-eating.

Want to add a free guided gallery tour? Just ask. Booking for a nonprofit or scout group? You get 25% off.

We provide the wow, but we don’t provide plates, napkins, cups, utensils, or refrigeration.

Schedule Your Party

To get the best experience and secure your ideal date, we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance. We’ll do our best with last-minute requests, but early booking helps us plan, prep, and deliver the party your kid deserves.

Ready to book your art party? Submit the Art Party Inquiry form or call Jamie Banaticla at 301.315.8200 x101.

We also offer private art experiences for school groups, which can be combined with gallery tours. Email Jamie Banaticla to learn more.

BRUSHSTROKES

Ages 2-5

Young children ages two to five painting together during Art Parties for Kids.

BRUSHSTROKES

Let your little one paint like a pro—with brushes that go way beyond the usual.

In this fun, hands-on class, kids will explore how different tools like sponges, pine cones, pool noodles, rollers, and string can turn paint into something magical. It’s messy, creative, and just right for curious young artists.

The base price includes a one- or two-hour party led by an experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials for a fun painting experience.

PRICING

  • $350 for up to 12 children (one-hour event)
  • $450 for up to 12 children (two-hour event)
  • $25 for each additional child (eight maximum)

POTTERY PAINTING: CUP

Ages 2+

Hand-painted ceramic pottery created in a VisArts class.

POTTERY PAINTING: CUP

A cup, some paint, and a little imagination—suddenly it’s a keepsake.

Kids will get their own pre-made ceramic cup to decorate with a design they choose. Whether they sketch something original or use stencils to spark ideas, every cup becomes a one-of-a-kind creation they’ll be proud to use.

The base price includes a one- or two-hour party led by an experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials for a fun, creative pottery-painting session.

PRICING

  • $350 for up to 10 children (one-hour event)
  • $450 for up to 10 children (two-hour event)
  • $25 for each additional child

CANVAS PAINTING

Ages 4+

Child painting at a table during Art Parties for Kids at VisArts.

CANVAS PAINTING

A little paint, a lot of imagination, and plenty of creative fun.

Kids can pick an image from our gallery*, bring their own idea, or go all in on “free-paint”—it’s their party, their masterpiece.

The base price includes a two-hour party led by an experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials for a fun, creative painting session.

PRICING

  • $450 for up to 12 children
  • $25 for each additional child (eight maximum)

*Check out our Painting Party Project Gallery to explore your options

CERAMICS HANDBUILDING

Ages 5+

CERAMICS HANDBUILDING

There’s something magical about turning a lump of clay into something all their own.

Kids will build and glaze their own ceramic creations using texture mats, stamps, and more. We’ll fire the pieces, and the party parent can swing by two weeks later to pick up the finished pottery—colorful, shiny, and ready to show off!

The base price includes a two-hour party led by our experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials for hands-on pottery fun.

PRICING

  • $450 for up to 9 children
  • $40 for each additional guest (three maximum)

FUSED GLASS PLATE

Ages 10+

Handmade ceramic dish with colorful dot patterns.

FUSED GLASS PLATE

This one’s a favorite! The base price includes a two-hour party led by our experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials for creating colorful fused glass plates.

Kids will cut and layer glass, add frit and stringers, and design their own 6 x 6-inch plate. We’ll fire the finished pieces in our kiln, and the party parent can swing by two weeks later to pick them up—smooth, shiny, and ready to show off!

PRICING

  • $450 for up to 6 children
  • $45 for each additional child (six maximum)

CERAMICS WHEEL

Ages 12+

Teen shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a ceramics studio.

CERAMICS WHEEL

Slightly messy, totally fun, and full of “I made this!” moments.

Each guest receives 1.5 pounds of clay and the tools needed to create their own wheel-thrown piece. Our instructor will walk your group through the process with demonstrations and hands-on support—expect a little mess and a lot of laughs.

Guests pick a glaze, we handle the firing magic, and everything’s ready to pick up about 10 business days later.

The base price includes a two-hour party led by our experienced instructor and classroom assistant, plus all the materials needed for a full wheel-throwing experience.

Planning to serve food? You’ll need to add a separate room rental to keep eating areas safely away from clay dust—we’re happy to help set that up.

PRICING

  • $450 for up to 9 children
  • $40 for each additional child (two maximum)

Making, Canceling, or Changing a Party Reservation

To reserve a date and time for your party, you must submit the online form and pay in full. You may add additional guests up to the date as stated in your booking link page.

Party reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. We don’t hold dates and times and reservations are incomplete until payment is processed.

Party payments are refundable or transferable to another available date and time ONLY IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE RESERVED DATE AND TIME.

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Ready to Book?

To get the best experience and secure your ideal date, we recommend booking at least four weeks in advance. We’ll do our best with last-minute requests, but early booking helps us plan, prep, and deliver the party your kid deserves.

For more information and to book your event, fill out the inquiry form.

If you have additional questions, email Jamie Banaticla, Education Program Coordinator, or call 301.315.8200 x101.

Making, Canceling, or Changing a Party Reservation

To reserve a date and time for your party, you must submit the online form and pay in full. You may add additional guests up to the date as stated in your booking link page.

Party reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. We don’t hold dates and times and reservations are incomplete until payment is processed.

Party payments are refundable or transferable to another available date and time ONLY IF THE PARTY HAS BEEN CANCELED OR RESCHEDULED TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE RESERVED DATE AND TIME.

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