Paint a party animal, plate or mug to keep
Guided for the age of the group. Children paint party animals, plates or mugs with food-safe glazes, and we kiln-fire everything after the party. Or choose our same-day acrylic option.
Ages 5–16 Parties of 10 2 hours £330 for 10
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A non-refundable 25% deposit secures your date, and the balance and final numbers are due 14 days before the party.
Questions first? Email contact@picturachester.co.uk or call 01244 328976.
For ages 5–16. Perfect for birthdays and special days, and no experience needed. Our studio holds up to 25 guests.
Parties take place in our private party area on the first floor of Pictura, 5 Eastgate Row North. We can also bring the party to your home or venue, and we handle set-up and tidy-up.
How it runs
Parties last 2 hours, including a 30-minute food break if you’re bringing food.
| Where | Price |
|---|---|
| In our studio | £330 for 10 children |
| We come to you | £430 for 10 children |
The price is for up to 10 guests. Additional guests are £16 each, charged at checkout.
A non-refundable 25% deposit secures your date, and the balance and final numbers are due 14 days before the party. There’s no admin fee if you need to move the date.
A painted party animal, plate or mug, glazed and kiln-fired after the party. Pottery we glaze and fire is ready in 4 weeks, sometimes longer in school and seasonal holidays. We’ll email you when it’s ready – then just pop in any time during our opening hours within 2 weeks of that email. No appointment needed. Painted pottery is collection only, so we can’t post it.
Aprons are provided, but clothes that can take a splash are a good idea. Tell us in advance about any additional needs so we can support the group. We lead the art, and children remain the responsibility of the adults who stay.
For a party of 10 children, £330 in our studio and £430 when we come to you. Extra children are £16 each.
Ages 5–16.
Prices are for 10 children, with extra children charged per child, and our studio holds up to 25 guests.
Parties last 2 hours, including a 30-minute food break if you’re bringing food.
Saturdays 3pm–5pm and Sundays 11am–1pm or 2.30pm–4.30pm. Weekday after-school parties are on enquiry.
Yes. Food, cake, cutlery and party bags aren’t included, so you’re welcome to bring your own. Pizzas from our café are available to buy, or as an add-on to your party – just ask.
A limited number of parents can stay. Seating is limited, so many families drop off and collect at the end. Stairways and exits need to stay clear.
Yes – we bring the same party to you and handle set-up and tidy-up, from £430 for 10 children.
A non-refundable 25% deposit secures your date, and the balance and final numbers are due 14 days before the party. There’s no admin fee if you need to move the date.
Pottery we glaze and fire is ready in 4 weeks, sometimes longer in school and seasonal holidays. We’ll email you when it’s ready – then just pop in any time during our opening hours within 2 weeks of that email. No appointment needed. Painted pottery is collection only, so we can’t post it.
Yes – choose our same-day acrylic option and everything goes home at the end of the party.
Press Book now to choose a time and book online, or call us on 01244 328976 or email contact@picturachester.co.uk with your preferred date, time and party.
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