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Birthday Parties

Are you trying to figure out where to hold your child’s next birthday party? Search no more! Alpine Arts Center will help you throw an unforgettable party that is not only fun for all involved, but incredibly easy for you to plan as a parent. We know how stressful these things can be, so we will do all we can to make this party headache-free! We will set up and lead the party and will do all of the clean up after it is finished. All you have to do is provide the cake!

Art parties are perfect for any age child, from toddler to teen, and party ideas are listed below to help you choose the perfect party for every age birthday girl or boy. Included in the cost of the party are smocks for all who attend, decorations, supplies for whatever project you choose, silverware, plates, and napkins.

Each party will last for 2 hours; an hour and a half will be designated for the project and a half an hour will be set aside for food, drinks, cake, and presents. For a party catering to 10 children or fewer, the cost is $400. For parties over 10 children, please add $25 per additional child. If you plan to invite parents to attend the party please let us know in advance and we can accommodate this request (pricing: $10/adult). We can provide wine, beer, or mimosas to entertain the adults while the children play! All alcohol must be purchased through Alpine Arts Center and served by our staff. 

Please note: most birthday parties are held during our regular studio hours and this option works well for up to about 20 kids. We will reserve tables for your group and also provide a table for food/gifts. The arts center will also be open to the public during your party. For larger groups we may be able to rent the entire studio; pricing varies seasonally so inquire for details.

Please reserve your party day at least two weeks ahead. Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis. A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation and order necessary supplies, which will be applied to your final bill.

You and the birthday girl or boy can choose from a number of party projects. Here are some ideas to pique your interest:

Toddlers and Young Artists:

Choose your child’s favorite animal, movie character, or storybook and we’ll create a party based on that theme. Consider themes such as “Prince/Princess Party” where we decorate crowns, tote bags, and wands/swords, “Butterfly/Ladybug Party” where we make butterflies and ladybugs out of construction paper, paint, and pipe cleaners, or “Finding Nemo Party” where children make an underwater mixed-media painting of their favorite scene from the move. Kids will love being creative and their artwork makes the perfect party favor. See below for a few more ideas!
  • Collage Painting

  • Aspen Tree Sunset Paintings

  • Snowman Collage

  • Nemo/Rainbow Fish Project

  • Animal Quilt

  • Princess Castle Painting

  • Princess Tote Bag

  • Western Horse Paintings

  • Crab Mixed Media Collage

  • Lizard in 3D

  • Picture Frame Souveniers

  • Beach Party

    A Painterly Party (ages 5+):

    Your guests will feel like Picasso and Van Gogh as they create original works of art on professional canvas boards and easels. The birthday guests will choose a painting from our website options or an image of your choice, and an instructor will demonstrate step-by-step. These masterpieces make the perfect party favor! *Canvas boards included; for stretched canvas additional materials fees apply.

    • Swirly Tree

    • Starry Night

    • Owl Painting

    • Cats on a Fence

    • Bubble Letter Paintings

      Clay Celebration (ages 4+):

      The birthday boy or girl will choose from themes such as animals, dinosaurs, piggy banks, butterflies, prince/princess, hearts, and more, or create functional pottery such as picture frames, bowls, mugs, and flower pots. Please select from air-dry clay or fired clay. For air-dry clay, guests can make and paint their sculptures and take them home at the end of the party; they are not food safe or glossy. For fired clay, sculptures will be ready 2 weeks after the party and they will be clear glazed to make them food safe; the birthday parent will be notified when fired pottery is ready to pick up and distribute.

      • Animals, Masks

      • Fish Bowls

      • Pottery Wheel (small groups only)

      • Sea Turtles

      • Picture Frames

        Paint Your Own Pottery (ages 3+):

        Choose from tons of paint pottery items to pre-order for your birthday guests, or let each guest choose their own item from our store (“blue” pieces included in regular rates; additional fees may apply for larger items). To pre order, click here for the complete selection and then call or email us with item numbers. (Note: guests will not be able to take pieces home that day due to the firing processes. The birthday parent will be notified when the pieces are completed.)

          Pirates’ Treasure Hunt (ages 5+):

          This party theme is great for guys or gals. Choose from decorating treasure chests, sculpting pirate masks, creating treasure maps and more! 

          • Pirate Ship Watercolor Paintings

          • Treasure Chests

          • Clay Pirate Mask

          • Fabric Collage

          • Treasure Map

            Recycled Robots and/or Creatures (ages 5+):

            Each guest will create their own sculpture made out of exciting recycled materials! Let your guests stretch their imaginations to find new uses for everyday objects and explore the world of 3-D Art.
            • Recycled Robot

            • Computer Parts Creatures

            • Recycled Aliens & UFO’s

              Bejeweled Birthday (options for older or younger artists):

              For younger artists, paint your own jewelry box and accent the top with jewels and glitter! Then make a beaded necklace and/or bracelet to put inside!

              For older artists, design and make your own fun and unique jewelry. Select from our wide variety of beautiful beads, or learn how to make your own! Each party guest will create bracelets, necklaces and more. 

              • Beading

              • Jewelry Box

              • Wire Wrapping

                Trains, Planes, & Travel to Outer Space (ages 3+):

                From painting and drawing to cartooning and sculpture, this party theme has no limits in creativity and imagination.

                • To Outer Space

                • Oh the Places We’ll Go

                • Cartooning the Planets

                  Create a Party:

                  Do you have another idea or theme for your birthday that we don’t offer? Let us know and we will come up with an art activity for you. Whether the birthday child likes animals, the outdoors, sports or fashion, we can develop a project around any theme. Below are a few custom requests for parties we have done in the past! *Additional materials fees may apply.
                  • Designer Tote Bags

                  • Fairy Gardens

                  • Sock Monkeys

                    Summer Themed Parties

                    Stepping Stone Mosaics (ages 5+):

                    Create beautiful mosaic stepping stones to admire in your garden! This party will teach you how to incorporate gems, stones, and other unique objects in a cement mold. Once your mosaic is hardened it will be ready to be taken home, put next to your favorite flowers, and enjoyed for years to come. (Note: guests will not be able to take pieces home that day due to the drying processes. The birthday parent will be notified when the pieces are ready for pick up.)

                    Totally Tie-Dye (ages 6+):

                    Look totally groovy while you and your friends create your very own tie-dye shirts. Each birthday party guest will design a t-shirt at the party to take home and wear as a reminder of the birthday party. After tie-dyeing, guests will get to do another art project such as watercolor, cartooning, or a large birthday party mural for the birthday girl or boy to take home!

                    Fly a Kite (ages 6+):

                    Decorate and paint your own unique design on a pre-made fabric kite. Add accents and personal touches to your masterpiece, and then take it out and watch it fly.

                    Bird Houses (ages 6+):

                    Decorate your own bird house with acrylic paints. Choose from tons of images, or create your own. Then watch while your beautiful creation attracts even more beautiful birds!

                    Winter Holiday Themed Parties

                    Ginger Bread Houses (ages 5+):

                    Get sticky as you and your friends make houses and sculptures out of all sweet treats. Dig into frosting and decorate your house with m&ms, gumdrops, candy canes and more. This is sure to be the sweetest party you’ve ever had.

                    Winter Wonderland (ages 4+):

                    Using many different media, the birthday party boy or girl and guests will make special winter themed crafts. Decorate your own personal stocking; make snowmen, cookie plates, cards and ornaments to send to your friends and family. These projects are sure to make your holiday season brighter as they sparkle with glitter and creativity!

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