Birthday Parties

Celebrate your next birthday at The Umbrella Arts Center!
 

What do we offer?

We offer creative, fun-filled parties for children ages 5 and up. Our parties include an art activity led by an Umbrella instructor and 30 minutes to celebrate as you wish. Each participant will have the opportunity to make and take an art project home with them. Birthday parties are available September - June on Saturdays between 10:00am - 6:00pm and Sundays between 10:00am - 2:00pm. 

What can I bring to the party?

  • Decorations (no piñatas or confetti please)
  • Food and refreshments
  • Plates, napkins, utensils, cups, etc. 

What is expected of the party hosts?

  • You may arrive 15 minutes early to decorate the celebration room with signs, streamers, balloons, etc. (no piñatas or confetti please) and serve food and refreshments during the 30-min celebration portion of the party.
  • After the party, dispose of/remove all food items and decorations.
  • Parent/guardian supervision:
    • Gr. K-2: at least two adults onsite for the duration of the party 
    • Gr. 3+ at least one adult onsite for the duration of the party
  • The host family is responsible for staying with children/guests that are dropped off for the party until they have been picked up after the event.
     

Birthday Party Offerings:
 

Arts & Crafts | $350 base price: includes a 2-hour party for up to 10 children, instruction, art supplies, and rental of two rooms. 1.5 hours of instructor-led art activity followed by 30 minutes to celebrate as you wish. + $25 fee for each additional guest (maximum: 20). 

  • Drawing & Painting 
    • Painting on canvas (e.g. landscapes, monsters, mythical creatures)
  • Foam Printmaking 
    • Printmaking on paper
  • Wearables/Mixed-Media
    • Wooden fairy houses and wand making
    • Wooden automobiles and conductor hats
    • Animal masks and 3D animal creation
  • Air Dry Clay 
    • Air dry clay activity
    • Air dry clay activity + glaze a pre-made piece: +$15 fee per attendee (glazed and fired pieces are picked up 1-12 weeks after the party) 

Personalized Parties | $500 base price: Want a custom made party? Work with a lead teacher to make a unique craft for your child’s party. These parties must be booked a month in advance to give your teacher enough time to plan and create your custom craft. Price may vary depending on the craft request and materials required. We may not be able to accommodate all custom craft requests. Examples of personalized parties include Wheel Throwing, Fiber Arts, Performing Arts, etc.

How do I sign up?

  • Birthday parties must be booked at least one month in advance. 
  • To reserve your birthday party, please fill out the corresponding form:  
  • Once an instructor is booked, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your reservation. The remaining balance is due the Monday following the party.

 

If you have any questions, contact Riley Borst at riley@theumbrellaarts.org or 978-371-0820 x203.