Party Questions:
What kinds of private parties do you offer? Private parties are a blast, because we can make your vision a reality. Girls' Night Out, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Retirement Celebrations, Corporate Departmental Team Building Exercises, Birthday Parties, Anniversary Parties, Mother/Daughter Night Out, Engagement Parties, Family Reunions, and Various Private Club Parties are just to name a few.
Do you have an age limit? Our age limit for private parties is middle school age. With our combined experience with children, we find children best respond to this level of painting at this age. However, we welcome elementary age children when painting with an adult during one of our adult/child classes.
Will you travel? We may travel up to 30 miles outside of the Galesburg, IL area. However, we may make some exceptions, depending on the location and additional fees would apply. Please inquire for more details.
What materials are included with a private party? We will supply all the materials necessary to complete an original acrylic painting, which you take home with you at the end of the night!
Can I choose my own painting? Absolutely! We'll design a painting that fits the theme and aesthetic of your party. We encourage hosts to browse the internet for ideas. However, we respect other artists and will only design our paintings from scratch.
What are your fees? The price for a private party starts at $35/person with a 10 person minimum. Parties must be booked 45 days in advance. We require a $30 non-refundable deposit due upon the booking date. This secures the date only.
What about fundraising? AD supports our community. For a fundraiser, AD will donate an amount based upon the number of painters signed up and the host can increase the fee to generate more. Please visit our fundraising page for details on AD fundraisers.
How do I go about inviting people? We will design an e-invite for you to send to your guests. However, a personal invite from you, the host, is always best. Many of our guests use Facebook to spread the word.
Ceramics Questions:
How long does it take to glaze pottery?
The average piece takes any where from 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
What if I don't finish my piece?
No worries! We'll send your piece home with you to bring back another time to finish at no additional charge. Limit 2 sessions.
Who is Blaz'n Berta?
Blaz'n Berta is our trusty kiln who works hard to make sure your masterpiece comes out beautifully.
How do I claim my piece once fired?
It's our goal to have pieces ready for pick up 1-2 weeks after completion. Simply stop in during open studio hours to pick it up.
Oops! I forgot to get my pottery. Now what?
We'll hold your piece for you up to 30 days. After that, it becomes property of Art Defined, so get your stuff!
Are your glazes food safe?
Absolutely! All glazes we use at the studio are 100% food safe and safe for handling after they've been fired.
Do you offer birthday parties?
You bet! Please see our party packages for more details.
What if I want to hold a private party on a day you're closed?
We are happy to open doors outside our regular business hours. Special pricing applies.