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Canvas Painting Party

COLORFUL CANVAS CREATIONS AWAIT!

Animals, Characters, Desserts, Abstract Ideas, Scenic Landscapes… if you’ve got a kiddo who loves painting, this is the Birthday party for you.

Party-throwers will decide on a Canvas theme and Party-goers will each paint an age-appropriate, ready-to-take-home masterpiece.

Canvas themes include but are not limited to…

  • Animal portraits
  • Dessert still lifes
  • Movie themes
  • Sports/Activities

Your child’s 90-minute Canvas Painting Party will feature 55 minutes of guided canvas painting, followed by 35 minutes of food/celebration time.

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

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Classic Station Play Party

FOUR SENSORY STATIONS…

ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES TO ARTFULLY CREATE

At our Activity Station Play Party, kids ages 2 & up  explore, create and get messy as they move throughout the room for a unique Sensory Play adventure.

Party-goers will also complete a Make & Take craft as part of their Station Play experience.

Station Play parties last 90-minutes and feature 55 minutes of activities of your choosing, followed by 35 minutes of food/celebration time.

Let us help you design the perfect, age-appropriate Activity Station Play party with our beloved stations including…

  • Wacky Painting
  • Glitter Dough
  • Koosh Ball Box
  • Toy Painting
  • Frame Decorating
  • Galaxy Slime
  • Kinetic Sand
  • & more…

 

 

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

 

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Slime Bar Party

IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER THAN SLIME TIME PARTY!

Goopy, glittery, decorated and designed perfectly by each kid, our Slime Party is made up colorful slime making AND a fixin’s bar where party-goers can add unique touches to their creation!

Fixin’s at our Slime Bar include…

  • Beads
  • Floam
  • Glitter
  • Jewels
  • Small Figurines

Your child’s 90-minute Slime Bar Party will feature 55 minutes of Slime making (from scratch) and decorating with our fixin’s bar. The slimey goodness is then followed by 35 minutes of food and festivities.

Let us help you design the perfect, age-appropriate Slime Event with any Slime of your choosing including…

  • Unicorn Slime
  • Galaxy Slime
  • Glitter Slime
  • & more…

Our Slime Parties are designed for ages 4 & up.

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

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Party info

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PARTIES…

You will have the opportunity to select the activities that your guests will enjoy from a list that we provide for you.

Parties include 55 minutes of art activities and 35 minutes for food.
Each party features 4 stations (except canvas painting party packages).
We can accommodate a maximum of 30 children.

All selections will be made prior to your party date through our online forms.

Food can be included in your party package. You may order delivery through us, or bring in your own food on the day of your party.

When you’re ready to book your party a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. Not quite ready to secure that date? No problem! We can pencil you in for 24 hours. Just know that if we don’t hear from you, your spot is not guaranteed.

A week after your deposit is paid, you’ll receive an email contract from our party coordinator, which will include more comprehensive information about your party, links to online forms, and the invitation graphic (print it or upload to paperlesspost.com)

If you have any questions during any portion of your party planning process, please check out our FAQs or email parties@themessyartist.com.

Please let us know if we should expect guests with special needs. We strive to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability, and having this information in advance will help us run your party more smoothly, and ensure that your guests are taken care of.

To make sure that you, your child, and your guests are completely satisfied with your party experience, our staff reserves the right to alter or add activities based on what we think is best suited for your group.

Artist Party

LET YOUR INNER ARTIST SHINE THROUGH!

 At our NEW Artist Party, every child will get to create a masterpiece…after all, who better than us to put the ‘ART’ in PARTY?!

Your little one will have fun in full color with their friends, in our inspiring maker studio, as we work with your to design the perfect, age-appropriate craft for your child and their friends.

Artist Party’s are appropriate for any age and projects include but are not limited to…

  • Canvas Letter Art
  • Smock Decorating
  • Mixed-media Self Portraits
  • Colorful Station Play

Art Parties will run for 90 minutes. After 55 minutes of activities and projects, festivities will continue in our secondary party room for 35 minutes, where cake will be served.

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

Super Hero Party

IT’S A BIRD, IT’S A PLANE, IT’S A SUPER DUPER BIRTHDAY!

Caped crusaders, masked mavens and POW-erful (art) projects come together for this special party fit for super kids! Party go-ers can even wear their favorite super hero costumes to this shin-dig, just for fun.

Kids will invent and decorate their own hero mask and create art that saves the day. Station Play can be incorporated into this party as well, for just the right mix of sensory art.

 Your child’s 90-minute Super Hero Party will feature 55 minutes of “super” activities of your choosing and 35 minutes of food/celebration time.

We can customize Super Hero parties to fit any age perimeters –let us help you dream up the perfect, age-appropriate station-play party and/or crafts for your child, including but not limited to…

  • Mask Decorating
  • Heroic Play Dough
  • Super City Scape Building
  • Comic Strip Coloring

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

Pajama Party

UN–SLUMBER YOUR BIRTHDAY AWAY!

For our NEW Pajama Party option, kids will come dressed in their favorite PJ’s and realize if they dream it, they can create it!

Friends will get to practice their DIY skills while wearing cozy socks and slippers — and when it’s time to catch some zzz’s, they’ll go home instead!

Let us help you dream up the perfect, age-appropriate (6 & up) craft for your child’s un-slumber party, including but not limited to…

  • DIY Pillow Decorating
  • Model Magic Desserts
  • Decorative Dreamcatchers
  • Cupcake Decorating

Your child’s 90-minute Pajama Party will feature 55 minutes of DIY crafts and 35 minutes of food/celebration time…pillow fights not included!

For more details on this party option please call 973.378.2425 OR complete the form below and one of our Party Managers will contact you shortly.

Winter I 2018-19

WINTER I SCHEDULE

MESSY MAKERS | 18 months-2.5 years
$220 | 9 week session | grown-up & child class 

  • Messy Makers serves as your child's entry into our wonderful (messy) world of Sensory and Process Art!
  • This 45 minute class features station play at 5 activity centers primarily focus on color schemes and color mixing.
  • Students will experiment, create, and play with their peers and grown-ups to build self-esteem and confidence with center-based play.
  • Activity stations change weekly and each class ends with story time.

 

LITTLE LEARNERS 2.5-4 years
$230 | 9 week session | grown-up & child class

  • This 1 hour class features station play at 4 activity centers, followed by a make and take (home) artwork.
  • Students will experiment, create, and play with their peers all while building self-esteem and confidence throughout center-based play and project time.
  • Children can build their listening skills as we focus on holding their attention span during our sit-down group class project.
  • Classes will feature a project catered to teaching primary, secondary colors and color mixing.
  • Activities change weekly and each class ends with story time.

CREATIVE KIDDOS: 3.5-4 years
$240 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

  • this 1 hour class features station play at 4 activity centers followed by a make and take (home) artwork.
  • Students will experiment, create, and play with their peers and TMA staff, all while building self-esteem and confidence throughout center-based play and project time.
  • This class is a great way for your child to build their listening skills as we focus on holding their attention span during our sit-down group class project.
  • Activities change weekly.
  • Must be potty trained.

ARTSY EXPLORERS: K-1st grade
$250 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

  • This 1 hour class serves as a great entryway into fine art education.
  • This curriculum rotates between sensory station play, art elements, and craft projects.
  • Each session allows for a unique project that they can take home once completed.
  • Creativity and individuality are key elements as we work towards discovering your child's artistic personality.

STORY BOOK ART | 1st-2nd grade
$250 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

Does your artful kiddo love to read and imagine a world where words and art collide?

  • Our Storybook Art class will take your child on a wonderful journey through the pages of some of the most beloved children’s authors.
  • After each story is read aloud, students will then craft an imaginative project that goes beyond the book!

CRAFTY CREATIONS | 1st-3rd grade
$250 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

Calling all DIY-ers! We have a great NEW crafting class for you!

  • Students will put their creative minds to use as they make fun, DIY designs!
  • We will combine every day items with art class staples to craft Pinterest-worthy creations based on current "maker" trends and students interest.
  • Students of all skill levels are welcome.

ART ELEMENTS | 1st-3rd grade
$250 | 9 week session | Drop-off class 

An opportunity for elementary schoolers to dive into drawing, painting and sculpture in one class experience!

  • In this one hour class, students will create several works of art over the course of the semester.
  • Students will explore abstract and representational art.
  • Art Elements will help develop your child's skill set with various art mediums all while enjoying the process of creating their work.
  • Students of all skill levels are welcome.

CARTOONING | 3rd-8th grade
$275 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

    Cartoons, charicatures, comics, creatures... Let's get drawing!
  • Students will learn about environments, body gestures, and facial expressions.
  • Students will create their own characters and storylines.
  • Your child will follow step-by-step TMA teacher-led instructions to create still life and representational works of art throughout the semester.
  • This class will help develop your child's artistic skill set with various art mediums all while enjoying the process of creating their own works of art.
  • Students of all skill levels are welcome.

 

DRAWING 101 | 3rd-9th grade
$275 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

  • Students will follow step-by-step instructions to create several works of art over the course of the session.
  • Students will learn to draw by practicing shading, sketching, and composition.
  • Your child will follow step-by-step TMA teacher-led instructions to create still life and representational works of art throughout the semester.
  • This class will help develop your child's artistic skill set with various art mediums all while enjoying the process of creating their own works of art.
  • Students of all skill levels are welcome.

 

PAINTING 101 | 3rd-9th grade
$275 | 9 week session | Drop-off class

  • Students will follow step-by-step instructions to create several works of art over the course of the session
  • Students will learn to paint using different techniques of shading, composition and perspective.
  • Your child will follow step-by-step teacher-led instructions to create still life and representational works of art throughout the semester.
  • This class will help develop your child's artistic skill set with various art mediums all while enjoying the process of creating their own works of art.
  • Students of all skill levels are welcome.

OPEN PLAY | Starting Wednesday's Dec 5th
12:00-2:00pm | 18mos-5 years 
$20 per child

    This winter, come in from the cold & get creative with your kids at TMA Open Play!
  • Open play allows your child free range to play at our most talked about sensory stations.
  • Activity Stations will change each week
  • No formal teacher instruction, just open ended fun!
  • Stay for a short time, or as long as you'd like. 
  • Adults are required to stay and play. 

Private Events

PRIVATE EVENTS

Private events are perfect for large groups of BFFs, colleagues looking for a team building experience, or a troop looking to earn their art badge. We offer individual works for each painter to take home, or works you can collaborate on to be displayed together. Call ahead to to check our schedule and book your event. (Private events can only held on weekdays)

FEE
$25 per artist for 6 years – teen paintings (11″x 14 canvas)
$35 per artist for teen – adult paintings (16″ x 20 canvas)
$30 to rent our space for an additional 30 minutes to enjoy eating/mingling (optional add-on)
A credit card is required to book your event. There is a $250 minimum to meet (10 painters). If you have fewer than 10 guests, you will be charged the difference. If you order food through our vendors, menu pricing will be reflected on your invoice.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
1 hours of studio time
All art supplies
Stretched canvas
At least 2 instructors

WHAT TO BRING
BYO beverages (beer, champagne, wine, soft drinks, coffee, water, etc.)
Food/snacks (We can place your food order through our vendors if you wish to have anything delivered)

6 YEARS – TEEN PAINTING LIBRARY

I Dream of Van Gogh Skies Painting 4

Springtime Magic Painting 16

Birds in the Moonlight Painting 6

Zen Trees Painting 19

The Nest Painting 11

Dogs with Attitude Painting 28

October Moonrise Painting 23

Catching the Light Painting 37

TEEN – ADULT PAINTING LIBRARY

Landscape Painting Painting 1

Cityscape Painting Painting 5

Dessert Painting Painting 13

Martini Glass Painting Painting 17

Poppies in the Mist Painting 33

Labels of Love Painting 43

Sunset Painting Painting 2

Ferris Wheel at Dusk Painting 10

Grapefruit Painting 26

Fresh Cut Painting 34

Frilly Feathers Painting 40

Northern Lights Painting 14

The Nest Painting 11

Van Gogh Inspired Flower Painting 9

Girl in the Rain Painting Painting 15

Island Painting 27

Moonlight Kiss Painting 41

Warm Skies, Frozen Ice Painting 44

Birch Trees Painting 24

Klimt Inspired Tree Painting Painting 22

Playing Koi Painting 39

Frozen Trees Painting 38

Let them Eat Cake Painting 42

Parties

INSTAGRAM-WORTHY PARTIES…

You will have the opportunity to select the activities that your guests will enjoy from a list that we provide for you.

Parties include 55 minutes of art activities and 35 minutes for food.
Each party features 4 stations (except canvas painting party packages).
We can accommodate a maximum of 30 children.

All selections will be made prior to your party date through our online forms.

Food is not included in your party package. You may order delivery through us, or bring in your own food on the day of your party.

When you’re ready to book your party a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure your date. Not quite ready to secure that date? No problem! We can pencil you in for 24 hours. Just know that if we don’t hear from you, your spot is not guaranteed.

A week after your deposit is paid, you’ll receive an email contract from our party coordinator, which will include more comprehensive information about your party, links to online forms, and the invitation graphic (print it or upload to paperlesspost.com)

If you have any questions during any portion of your party planning process, please check out our FAQs or email parties@themessyartist.com.

Please let us know if we should expect guests with special needs. We strive to accommodate everyone to the best of our ability, and having this information in advance will help us run your party more smoothly, and ensure that your guests are taken care of.

To make sure that you, your child, and your guests are completely satisfied with your party experience, our staff reserves the right to alter or add activities based on what we think is best suited for your group.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your party’s start time.
If you wish to provide your own tableware, it must arrive at our studio by the Thursday before your party. Please bring all beverages and party favors on the day of your party. We will set up: tablecloths, plates, cutlery, napkins, and cups. We will serve the children the main entree and one dessert. Adults may serve themselves.