Vanessa, the Creator and Lead Artist at Paint n' Play Denver, has nurtured a passion for art since childhood, starting when she drew a giant brontosaurus on her bedroom wall as a toddler. A natural-born artist originally from Detroit, Michigan, Vanessa is a proud graduate of Renaissance High School and Emerson College, holding a Bachelor of Fine Arts. She believes deeply in a growth mindset, championing the idea that everyone can discover and develop their creative talents.
Having raised her daughter in Colorado for the past 12 years, Vanessa is an active community leader who has served on local boards and is especially passionate about education, art, wildlife, and the outdoors. Her diverse professional background includes experience in Human Resources, Conservation, Entrepreneurship, and workshop facilitation. As a certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach, Vanessa joyfully guides children and families in interactive, hands-on, creative exploration through Paint n' Play Denver.
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A Paint n' Play Denver kids' paint party is a fun, engaging art experience where kids can express their creativity through painting. We bring all the supplies and guide them through a fun and interactive painting session, ensuring a memorable experience for all.
Yes! We offer a variety of fun painting themes and can work with you to create a custom experience based on your child’s interests. We will take whatever idea they have, and turn it into a painting based on their age and skill level. Then, we teach your child and their friends step-by-step how to paint it on their own!
The base price includes up to 10 kids. Additional painters can be added for $10 per child. We can host in-person parties of up to 40 kids!
Step-by-step guided painting is best suited for school-aged kids (6 and up) who can follow along with an instructor. Freestyle paint parties are great for younger children, allowing them to explore and create in a more open-ended, playful way. You can always book a step-by-step party for a younger child whom you know can handle sitting through a class! You know your kids best.
Paint n' Play Denver is a mobile paint party service, meaning we come to you! We can set up at your home, a park, a community center, or any other venue of your choice. Need a venue? We have a great relationship with venues around the front range! Just ask!
Yes! If you’d like to have cake or snacks--some grops like to have their snacks during the drying breaks. You can also plan to have food after the group is done with their project. Just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
We provide aprons, but we always suggest kids wear clothes that can get a little messy—just in case creativity gets a bit colorful!
Parties are booked in 2-hour time slots, but kids usually do not paint for a full 2 hours. The session includes:
Some popular themes for a child's birthday party include superheroes, princesses, pirates, landscapes, pets, favorite animals, sports, characters, and outer space.
Some good locations for a child's birthday party include a park, a bowling alley, an indoor playground, or even your own backyard weather permitting.
It's a good idea to send out invitations at least 2-3 weeks in advance (although we do accept bookings withing 1 week) to give guests enough time to RSVP and plan accordingly.
Booking is easy! Click Book Your Party to secure your date and time. If you have special requests or questions, you can also contact us directly through our website.
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Nope! The best part about Paint n' Play is that our events are not centered around the "sip" part of most paint parties. You're welcome to have drinks at your private party, or from a bar depending on the venue for the event. Feel free to have a sober-friendly or sober-ish event!
Parties are booked in 2-hour time slots, but painting does not last the full 2 hours. The session includes painting time, drying breaks, and cleanup, with flexibility for socializing, snacks, or drinks.
Our standard party price includes up to 10 guests, with additional painters welcome. Contact us to discuss group sizes and special requests.
Booking is easy! Click Book Your Party to reserve your date and time. If you have any special requests, feel free to reach out—we’ll help customize the perfect experience!