Here are answers to the questions I get most often about Art Party Northwest. If you don’t see yours, request a date or call or text me at (360) 724-1990.
What’s included?
I bring boxed canvases, easels, all art materials, and table covers, plus setup, cleanup, and step-by-step instruction. You provide a suitable space with tables and chairs — a covered patio or a room with open floor space. Non-carpeted floors are best, though the paint is water-based. Plan on about the same room you’d need for a sit-down meal, with about as much elbow room as a dinner setup. Classic parties include tabletop easels, weather allowing.
How many people can I book for?
Art Party Express (90 minutes) is for 8 to 25 people. Art Party Classic (2 hours) is for 6 to 25 people.
How do deposits and the remaining balance work?
A deposit reserves your date and goes toward your party total: $100 for groups of 6–11 guests, or $150 for 12 or more. It’s non-refundable, but it can be transferred to another date with at least 48 hours’ notice. The remaining balance is based on your final headcount at the per-person rate for the party style you booked, and it’s due at the end of class. I accept credit card, cash, or check. If you’d like to pay by check, let me know and I’ll send the payee details.
How do I choose a design?
Browse the Art Party Gallery and pick your favorite when you book, or share your ideas on the booking form. Most designs work best as a Classic party, and a few can also be done as a shorter Art Party Express. I can also design a custom concept for your group for a $299 fee.
What kind of space and setup do you need?
You provide the space, tables, and chairs. I bring table covers and all of the materials, and I handle setup and cleanup. A covered patio or a room with open floor space works well. Non-carpeted floors are best, though the paint is water-based. For room size, plan on about the same space you’d need for a sit-down meal, with about as much elbow room as a dinner setup.
How long is a party, and when should I plan for setup?
Art Party Express runs 90 minutes and Art Party Classic runs 2 hours, from first brushstroke to finished piece. I ask you to plan on about two and a half hours, plus 15 to 20 minutes for setup and breakdown. I typically arrive about 30 minutes before start time to get set up.
Where do you travel?
I bring parties to homes, offices, and event spaces in Whatcom County (Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, Blaine, Birch Bay) and Skagit County (Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes, La Conner, Sedro-Woolley). I can come to you or meet your group at a local venue, daytime or evening. I take private bookings on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. In the winter months, I can’t accommodate long-distance nighttime driving.
Can we have drinks and snacks?
Yes. Drinks and snacks are absolutely welcome. I don’t bring alcohol — refreshments are completely up to you as the host.
What if our plans change?
The deposit is non-refundable, but it can be transferred to another date with at least 48 hours’ notice.
What ages is this recommended for?
Art parties are recommended for ages 10 to 110.
