halloween party ideas 2024

Fall is here! Pumpkins are here! That’s right we are all excited. Jokes aside Fall is one of the best times of year to plan something fun and cozy indoors. It’s why it’s our favorite season of the year to host paint parties!

Have you been curious about hosting your own paint party? Perhaps you have been to an Artvana paint night event and want to share the experience with your friends and family. I can tell you from experience that a paint party brings people together!

You will have so much fun creating with your people during the 2-hour class. You WILL discover things about your friends and family that you didn’t know! See how everyone’s creativity manifests on the canvas differently and enjoy the after-party of looking at everyone’s artwork!

One of my favorite things about private paint parties is how they engage and keep a group together. Sometimes, when you are hosting a party, it’s hard to keep everyone entertained and having fun. Sometimes your party breaks up into groups and some can feel left out. That doesn’t happen with a paint party.

You will get to choose your date and time, your artist will arrive around an hour early for set up. Everyone gets checked in, takes a seat, and then it’s time to paint! Your artist will guide the entire group through the painting as you share laughs, techniques, ideas, and more with each other. Who will be the teachers’ pet? Who will be the perfectionist? And who will go rogue?

Here are some tips for hosting your party and some of our favorite ideas we have seen from hosts over the years:

TIPS:

Have tables and chairs for the number of painters you will have, folding tables and chairs work fine. You will need the same amount of room as if you were going to eat dinner. We will cover the tables when we arrive unless you have a special theme and use your own covers.

Tell guests to arrive 20-30 min early from the painting start time. This gives them a chance to settle in and we all have that one ‘late’ friend.

Guests can pay with cash, check or card at the party be sure to let them know we take these type of payments ahead of time.

Get everyone involved by letting them contribute food or drinks or something fun to the gathering.

PARTY THEMES:

Cider and Canvas party – Simmer a huge pot of cider for you and your guests, drop in the cinnamon and mulling spices and we will bring the canvas. Your house will smell great and everyone will be so cozy! Choose a cozy fall painting from our gallery to match your theme. Cookies also pair well with this party.

Paint and Pumpkins party – This ones all about the pumpkins! Bake your treats with pumpkin and ask your guests to only bring pumpkin-themed dishes! Daytime parties can make a PSL inspired coffee drink option, evening events can experiment with pumpkin flavored cocktails. Choose a pumpkin painting and the stage will be set for a beautiful gathering you will remember for years to come.

Traveling paint and sip parties in tacoma, olympia, bremerton, yelm, puyallup, auburn, bonney lake

Spooky sip and Paint party – Halloween is a great time to get your friends together if spooky is your style! Go all out with creepy snacks and cocktails and top it all off with one our Halloween painting options, you can create your Halloween decor while having a blast painting! We have many new spooky options in the gallery to choose from!

Holiday Ornament Painting party – One of our favorites! We love creating a new tradition with our painters as we hand-paint rustic wooden ornaments in this class style. We release a new ornament set each year for you to choose from! We have Gnomes, we have Folk, we have Traditional, We have winter Critters and more! Add these special items to your own tree or give them as keepsake gifts! Ornament parties are great for Fall dates so you can have your holiday decor ready for the Christmas season!

I hope these party ideas and themes inspire you to create a hands-on Fall season full of experiences shared with your friends and family! To book a party email your preferred date and time to [email protected]

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Tacoma paint and sip

Living in the PNW is breathtaking and filled with adventure! The options are endless, from Camping and hiking, the Pacific Ocean, and our famous 101 scenic highway to unique food and drinks. But have you ever been on an art adventure?

As a local company, Artvana always looks for ways to enhance your PNW experience! We have partner venues all across Washington state and we offer something for everyone! Let’s take a look.

Maybe you are familiar with Artvana classes or have even attended a few, but did you know we currently have 20 partner locations where you can take an Artvana class?

We specifically curate our classes to bring you new experiences again and again. Our classes are a great way to explore and discover new places in the Pacific Northwest. Of course, you can always attend a class near you but if you want to push the boundaries and create somewhere new with us, what are you waiting for?

Here are a few types of classes we offer, keep reading for a full list of partner venues:

Wine and Paint– we host classes with several wine bars and restaurants that serve wine. If sipping some delicious wine while you relax and paint in one of our guided art classes seems like it’s your thing check out one of our events at Rumors Wine Bar or Ocean5. These events are adult-focused, fun, and relaxing. They are great for a date night with your special someone or a girls’ night out.

Get creative with Craft Beer -Washington is renowned for its distinctive craft breweries, and we’re big fans too! We organize acrylic painting classes at some fantastic local breweries, providing an opportunity to unleash your creativity while sampling unique, locally brewed beers. Our most enduring partner brewery is Top Rung Brewing in Lacey, founded by a group of firefighters – pretty cool, right?

Crafty Cocktails – If wine or beer isn’t your thing, we have a few venues that offer a full bar. That’s right, you can get tipsy or sip your favorite cocktail during class! Unwind and see how some spirits influence your creativity!

Coffee and Canvas – If you’re not a drinker or if you’re underage, don’t worry – we have classes designed for you! Our coffee and canvas classes take place at amazing coffee shops and provide a fun, alcohol-free environment for you to express your creativity. Some of our coffee shops also serve wine and beer in addition to espresso and café offerings. Discover your new favorite coffee or hangout spot!

Kids and Family events – Certainly! Here’s the rewritten text:Yes, we offer events specifically for kids and their families! Our Kids and Family paint nights are great fun for the whole family. If you are looking for something fun, engaging, and educational to do with your family, an Artvana Kids Paint may be just the thing. Kids can paint by themselves in class, or you can purchase a special family ticket and paint with your kiddo. Creating together is such a fun experience, and we can’t wait to share it with you and your family!

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Alright there you have it folks! Start your art-venture with Artvana and visit us for a class at one of these partner venues in Washington state! Here is a current list of our partner locations:

Top Rung Brewing, Lacey WA – Craft BeerVisit

Cafe Elite, Lacey WA – Coffee, wine, beer, kids and family Visit

Fog and Fern Coffee, Lacey WA – CoffeeVisit

Cup of Swords, Olympia WA – Craft beer Visit

Rumors Wine Bar, Olympia WA – Wine Visit

The Juice Box, Centralia WA – Craft beerVisit

Stone City Farm, Tenino WA – NAVisit

Bertoglios Pizza, Yelm WA – Wine, beer, kids and familyVisit

Locust Cider, Tacoma WA – Cider, wine, beer Visit

The Redd Dog, Tacoma WA – Wine, beerVisit

Top Down Brewing, Sumner WA – Craft beerVisit

Yoked Farmhouse Brewing, Port Orchard WA – Craft beerVisit

Ocean5, Gig Harbor WA – Wine, beer, cocktails, kids and familyVisit

Locust Cider, Gig Harbor WA – Cider, wine, beerVisit

Cranes Castle, Bremerton WA – Craft beerVisit

The Toad House, Bremerton WA – Wine, beer, cocktailsVisit

CRFT Beers, Auburn WA – Craft beerVisit

Dane Joe Espresso, Spokane – CoffeeVisit

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