Paint-N-Party Studio hosts pottery painting parties for kids, teens, adults, and families. Our creative celebrations are perfect for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, bachelorette parties, team-building events, retirement celebrations, and other special occasions. Located in Lincolnwood, Illinois, we welcome guests from Skokie, Niles, Evanston, Chicago, and the surrounding suburbs.

Yes! You are welcome to bring food, cake, snacks, and beverages for your celebration. Food and cake are enjoyed at the end of the party after guests have finished painting. We also have a refrigerator and freezer available for party use. Please bring your own food, serving supplies, and paper goods.

Yes! You are welcome to bring decorations to personalize your party. The party host may arrive approximately 15–20 minutes before the scheduled party time to set up decorations and party supplies.

Balloons must arrive pre-inflated and remain tied down. Confetti, piñatas, and outside music are not permitted. Because another party or group may be scheduled before yours, we are unable to accommodate earlier decorating or setup.

Classic parties are 90 minutes, while Deluxe parties are 105 minutes. Deluxe parties include an additional 15 minutes because guests are choosing from a collection of larger ceramic pieces that may require more painting time.

Yes—the party time includes time for both painting and eating. Guests paint first, with food, cake, and refreshments enjoyed at the end of the party.

As a general guideline, we recommend allowing about 45 minutes of painting time for grade-school-age children and younger and about 1 hour for middle-school-age guests and older. For Deluxe parties, plan on approximately 15 additional minutes of painting time because of the larger projects.

Yes! Each painter can choose their own ceramic piece from the collection included in the party package. This allows guests to express their individual creativity instead of everyone having to paint the same project. Our studio offers a large variety of ceramics, with thousands of pieces in our overall collection.

Yes. Paint-N-Party is BYOB for adult celebrations. Guests age 21 and older may bring beer or wine; hard liquor is not permitted. Adult pottery painting parties are a fun option for birthdays, girls' nights, bridal showers, and other creative gatherings.

Yes! Non-painting guests are welcome to stay and enjoy the celebration. Because space is limited, each party may have up to 8 non-painting guests, with standing room only for those who are not painting.

For children's parties, parents and caregivers are welcome to stay, although we encourage drop-off parties for children who are comfortable attending independently. Limiting non-painting guests helps us keep the party area comfortable and gives painters plenty of room to create and enjoy the celebration.

Same-day pottery uses acrylic paints and a protective decorative finish, allowing guests to take their creations home at the end of the party. These pieces are intended for decorative use only.

Glazed pottery uses ceramic glazes and is fired in our kiln, creating a durable, food-safe finish for appropriate functional pieces. Fired projects are generally ready for pickup in approximately seven days. Both options offer a fun and creative party experience.

Each painter chooses one ceramic piece from the large collection included with their party package, with hundreds of options to suit different ages, interests, and creative styles. Guests then paint and personalize their individual pieces—no artistic experience is needed!

Once everyone is finished painting, it's time for food, cake, and celebrating. A dedicated party coordinator is there to help keep your celebration running smoothly. Depending on the package selected, projects are either finished with our same-day paints and taken home at the end of the party or painted with ceramic glazes, kiln-fired, and picked up later.

Not at all! Pottery painting is a beginner-friendly activity that lets everyone create something at their own pace. Our staff is available to explain the painting process, offer tips, and help guests feel comfortable. Whether you're celebrating with young children or adults, everyone can make a project that is uniquely their own.

Absolutely! Paint-N-Party offers creative gatherings for adults, including birthdays, bridal showers, baby showers, team-building events, and celebrations with friends or coworkers. Pottery painting is an enjoyable group activity because guests can socialize while creating their own projects, and no prior art experience is required.