A painting party will encourage your guests to express their creativity and will provide each person with a custom piece of artwork to bring home with them. Purchase a paint kit that contains all of the materials necessary for each invitee to complete a project.
Paint Kits
Kits that are designed for use by multiple people may contain tabletop easels, tubed paint products, an array of brushes, and canvases. Kits will be geared toward watercolor, latex, or acrylic projects, and some boxed sets may contain detailed instructions and a picture that relates to a particular project.
For a less restrictive approach, a kit that contains all of the materials, but that leaves the project up to an end user can be purchased. For instance, if you are considering the introduction of a still life theme, decide how you will set up a still life example and choose a kit that contains paint colors and brush widths that will aid your guests in recreating the display. Fancier kits that contain a diverse amount of materials may include aprons, mixing trays, and personal palettes.
The Timing And Pre-Party Preparations
If you choose a project that comes with an example, review the amount of time that is recommended for the completion of the project. This will help you gauge how long the party should be held for and may prompt you to take some shortcuts that will aid in completing a painting within the designated amount of time.
Stencils can be used to trace shapes onto a canvas, and separating paint products ahead of time may be helpful. Since many colors of paint may be used to complete a painting, you will need to factor in the amount of time that it will take for each paint application to dry.
If you choose a kit that is designed to take a few hours to complete, and your party isn't going to last much longer than this, consider offering your guests a portable hairdryer to use to speed up the drying process. Moving a hairdryer over each canvas for a couple of minutes can be conducted after each paint color application. Prepare an area for the party, which includes covered tables and all of the paint materials. If you are using a visual aid that is included in the kit or one that you are independently preparing, display it in the front of the room.
For more information about party paint kits, contact a local seller.
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