PRIVATE EVENTS

Celebrate with us by booking your birthday party or special event at our creative makery located in Historic downtown Winder. Build the perfect creative celebration with choice of party and add-ons or rent our cheerful studio venue.

We offer private events for all age groups and all abilities. Perfect for birthdays, showers, team building events, field trips, and more.

Read below to find out more about our Art Parties, Field Trips, and Venue Rental options.


ART PARTIES

NOTE: All parties for ages 3-18 are booked using our online scheduling. Click on the “Book Private Party” button at the bottom of the page to see available dates and times. All other parties and events can be scheduled through email using the “contact us” button.

Build Your Celebration:

Choose one of the following…

  • Step-by-step painting: Choose a painting from our online gallery or let us create a personalized painting for you. Pre-drawn canvases available for ages 3-6. Teacher led painting offered for ages 7 and up. Child Art Party includes 8x10 canvas. Prices start at $155 for up to 7 painters and $15 for each additional painter and include use of the space for celebrating. Adult Art Parties start at $30 per person for an 11x14 canvas.

  • Mixed-media: Let your imagination soar as makers explore the magic of 3 dimensional art using a variety of materials and mediums (including paint) to create artwork in the theme of your choice. For ages 3 and up (highly recommended for artists under 8 years old.) Prices start at $155 for up to 7 makers and $15 for each additional maker and include use of the space for celebrating.

  • Slime Party: Get your ooey-gooey creativity flowing by making your own slime. Each makers will decorate their jar, mix their slime, and add their choice of fun ingredients from our supply bar. Choose your theme and we will provide the rest. Prices start at $170 for up to 6 makers and $20 for each additional maker. Party is 2 hours and includes around 45 minutes for celebrating. Recommended for ages 7 and up.

  • Tea Party: Pinkies up it’s tea time! With real tea cups and your choice of mixed media craft or sip-n-paint this party is sure to be a memory that will last forever. Washable materials allow for makers to wear their fancy attire if they desire. Prices start at $170 for up to 6 makers and $20 for each additional makers. Party is 2 hours and includes time for celebrating.

  • Private Studio Experience: 1 Hour access to create with your family or friends in our studio. Session is $80 an hour for 4 people and $20 per additional person. Experience includes 8x10 blank or pre-drawn canvas, all painting materials, and access to all of our mixed media materials.

  • Emotional Release Party: Come paint your worries away with this mixed media abstract art project. A fun way to spend time with friends creating and exploring colors and materials. This party focusing on stress relief and emotional well-being. For ages 13 and up. Teen parties start at $100 for 5 makers. Adult parties start at $20 a maker.

Add-ons…

Build a magical memory by adding face painting or custom cookies to your to your celebration. Visit our shop for items such as artist created invitations, one of a kind wrapping paper, gifts and more.

To view available dates and times and more detailed price information for child parties, click on “Book Private Party” block below. Please contact us to book adult parties, field trips, group events, etc.

 
 
 

FIELD TRIPS

  • Art Experience for kids: 45 minute Studio Art Experience (includes: mixed media crafting and instructional time). For groups of 15 to 30. $6.50 per person

  • Art & Ice Cream Experience: 45 minute Studio Art Experience (includes: mixed media crafting and instructional time). 45 minute Ice Cream Shop Experience (includes: making ice cream, reading a book about the history of ice cream from the Smithsonian, tasting the ice cream we just made, doing an ice cream trivia game, and serving serve scoop of ice cream.) Groups over 30 will be split into two smaller groups to participate in both experiences. $13 per person 90 minutes

  • Adult Art Experience: choice of Acrylic painting on Canvas (8x10 pre drawn or blank canvas option) or basic watercolor with instruction. For groups of 10-30. $10 per person 45 minutes to 1 hour.

  • Community Based Instruction groups: 5 - 24 people, makery craft and ice cream with choice to add topping Click “learn more” for prices and for specific needs.

    Click the box below to find out how to book or if you need to modify an option.

 

VENUE RENTALS

Need a unique and colorful venue to host your event? We offer special event venue rentals. Perfect for Showers, Reunions, Meetings, and more. Prices start at $100/hour with add-on catering options.

 

*Frequently Asked Questions* 

  1. Do I pay for those who don’t come? No! You will pay a deposit when booking and then the remainder will be due at the end of the party and you will only pay for those who participate. This applies to the face painting add on as well.

  2. Can we open presents and eat at the studio? Yes! Parties for 18 and under include up to an hour to use the space for your celebration (cake, presents, etc).

  3. Can we bring in food and party supplies? Absolutely! What’s a party without food! Feel free to bring in whatever food and supplies you’d like, however, we do offer a custom cookie add-on and there are several options for food and beverages located in the building. Friends Restaurant and Bar is conveniently located through our joint hallway and Cast Iron Creamery is right next door. As far as decorations, we strive to provide an environment that is ready to entertain, but you are welcome to add to it however you’d like.

  4. Can adults pay and register individually? Yes, once the party is booked by a private link will be sent to the host to forward to guests so they can pay and register online. No collecting money from your friends.

  5. Where do we park? Parking is located throughout downtown. If available, the most convenient parking to our studio is on Laura Street or in the Friends’ Parking lot directly behind the building. Our entrance faces Laura Street.

  6. What if I have to cancel? We try our best to find a way to reschedule your event. If that is not possible, we will refund your full amount if you cancel more than 10 days before the event. If you cancel within 9 days of your party, there is a $50 non-refundable fee.

  7. How many people can you accommodate? Our studio can host around 30 adult makers comfortably for a creating event. We can host around 20 child makers comfortably with additional space for accompanying adults. We can accommodate more people for field trips and room rentals,