In the studio
Private party area on the first floor of Pictura, 5 Eastgate Row North. A limited number of parents can stay. Seating is limited, so many families drop off and collect at the end. Stairways and exits need to stay clear.
Studio or we come to you · Up to 25 guests · Parties of 10 from £310
Children’s arty parties
All the fun, none of the mess at home
Art parties led by qualified art teachers, in our Chester studio or brought to your home or venue. The Art School FAQ says parties are for ages 4–16. The sensory package on the same page is listed for ages 3–8. No experience needed. Every child leaves with something they made.
Who it’s for
Birthdays and special days. Most packages are priced for 10 children, with extra children at the rate on that package. The studio holds up to 25 guests. A larger party at a venue you have found is a quote.
We come to you
The same party at home or at your venue. We handle set-up and tidy-up. Mobile parties start from £400 for 10 children. The pottery wheel taster is studio only.
What’s included
A qualified art teacher, all materials, set-up and tidy-up, and artwork for every child. Staff are fully insured and DBS checked. Food, cake, cutlery and party bags are not included, unless you book the party food option. You can bring your own food and cake.
How the two hours run
Party structure
Parties are quoted for 2 hours, including a 30-minute break if you bring food. If you are not bringing food, the party can be 90 minutes and the cost is reduced at checkout. The Art School page does not say by how much. [TBC: saving for a 90-minute party with no food, enquire]
- A warm welcome and gentle games, so everyone can settle.
- A starter art activity, to build confidence.
- A snack or food break, if you have chosen to bring food, cake and candles.
- The main art activity, and a finished piece to take home.
- A calm wrap-up, packing creations and goodbyes.
When we run them
These times are on the priced children’s parties page.
- Saturdays 3pm–5pm
- Sundays 11am–1pm or 2.30pm–4.30pm
- Weekday after school on enquiry
You can decorate the party area up to 30 minutes beforehand if the room is free. Tell us about allergies at least 2 weeks before. A 25% deposit secures the date and is non-refundable. The balance and final numbers are due 14 days before. The terms also say the balance is due 2 weeks before. Moving the date has no administration fee.
Children stay the responsibility of the adults who remain. We lead the art. Aprons are provided. Clothes that can take a splash are a good idea. Tell us in advance about any additional needs so we can support the group.
The party food option is named on the booking terms. No price is published. [TBC: party food option price, enquire]
Packages and prices
These prices are from The Art School menu page for children’s arty parties. Each row is a party of 10. Extra children are £14 each, unless the row says otherwise. Mini Arty Party prices are separate and are not listed here.
| Package | Ages | At the studio, party of 10 | We come to you, party of 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canvas painting | 5–16 | £310 | £400 |
| Pottery painting | 5–16 | £330 | £430 |
| Slime | 5–12 | £330 | £400 |
| Sensory art | 3–8 | £330 | £430 |
| Dreamcatcher | 8–14 | £320 | £420 |
| Decoupage | 6–16 | £330 | £430 |
| T-shirt design | 6–14 | £320 | £410 |
| Clay sculpting | 6–16 | £310 | £400 |
| Teen pottery wheel taster | 11–16 | £400 for up to 6 | Studio only |
| Teen make-a-mug | 11–16 | £350 for up to 10 | £450 for up to 10 |
Extra children on the teen make-a-mug party are £18 each, in the studio or when we come to you. The pottery wheel taster is a maximum of 6. No extra guests can be added. Dates are limited, so enquire with a preferred date and time.
What each party includes
Canvas painting
Guided step-by-step painting, or a free-for-all. Every child takes home a finished canvas. Tell us your child’s favourite thing and we can build the theme around it. Ages 5–16.
Pottery painting
Guided for the age of the group. Food-safe glazes, kiln-fired after the party, or a same-day acrylic option. Party animals, plates or mugs. The priced page does not say how long kiln pieces take to collect. Ages 5–16.
Slime
Step-by-step slime in custom colours, with accessories and glitter. Each child takes their pot home. Games to play with it. Ages 5–12.
Sensory art
Four hands-on sensory trays, plus large wall or floor painting. Children also paint their own canvas. A mix of free play and structure, depending on age. Ages 3–8. The FAQ on the same page says parties are for ages 4–16.
Dreamcatcher
Hoops, yarn, ribbons, beads and feathers. Step-by-step assembly, with room to choose colours and patterns. Each child takes a finished dreamcatcher home. Ages 8–14.
Decoupage
Patterned papers, prints and decorative pieces. Each child personalises a letter, an animal or a box. Guided, with room to choose. Ages 6–16.
T-shirt design
Stencils, fabric paints and pens. Each child designs and dyes a T-shirt to take home. A tote bag can be added. The page does not price the tote. Ages 6–14. [TBC: tote bag add-on price, enquire]
Clay sculpting
Air-dry clay. Shaping, building and texture, then decoration. Each child takes their piece home the same day. Ages 6–16.
Teen-only parties
For ages 11–16. No younger children, smaller groups, student-grade materials, and a more relaxed studio. Music, chat and making, still led by a qualified art teacher. The FAQ says some teen-only experiences are 90 minutes when the description says so. These two descriptions do not state 90 minutes, so they stay on the 2-hour quote.
Pottery wheel taster
The basics of throwing: centring, shaping, and their own bowl. They choose a colour for a professional glaze. Maximum 6 guests. Studio only. £400 for the group.
Make a mug
Hand-building a mug, with a handle, texture and initials or a pattern. Glazed in the session, then professionally glazed so it is safe to use. Up to 10 guests. Extra children £18. Studio £350. We come to you £450.
A second Art School page
The menu item “Children’s Arty Parties” goes to the priced page used above. Another public page, also titled children’s arty parties, does not list those package prices. It says packages are based on 10 children, from £310, for up to 25 guests, and that parties are for ages 1–16. It lists Saturdays at 3.30pm and Sundays at 11am or 2.30pm, with no end time. It names pottery painting (5–16), canvas painting (5–16), a slimy party (6–16) and decoupage (8–16). It says pottery is ready to collect in up to two weeks. It also says packages include a decorated private area, games and treats, tea or coffee for the birthday child’s parents, and a choice of music. We don’t run a polymer clay party. Activities on that page are not priced on their own.
Book a children’s party
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Mini Arty Parties for smaller café groups use different prices and stay on the main parties page.