Children's Birthday Party (DROP OFF PARTY ONLY)

<p><font size="4"><b>HOW IT WORKS:</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></p><p style="text-align: center"><i><b><font size="4">This listing invites the host family to join the party while all friends are dropped off and picked up.&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></b></i></p><p style="text-align: center"><i><b><font size="4">It's ideal for ages 5/6 and up!</font></b></i></p><p><font size="4">We start with letting them pick out a piece of pottery to paint. &nbsp;You can pick the price range but we recommend&nbsp;anything with a blue dot on the price tag which will mean $25 and under to keep things simple! &nbsp;Next, we let them choose their paint colors and fill their palettes for them. &nbsp;What happens next is anyones guess but it lands in a sea of masterpieces! &nbsp;It usually takes about an hour (depending on age) to create their vision. &nbsp;Your party host or hostess will refill paint and freshen water as needed. &nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="4">As they finish up their paint projects, we put their name and year on the pieces and clear away all items so they are free for a snack or drawing/coloring time while waiting for others. &nbsp;We have crayons and construction paper available if needed. &nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="4">After everyone is finished, you are free to distribute donuts or cake/cupcakes and ice cream or any other snacks. &nbsp;It's that easy!</font></p><p><font size="4"><i><b>PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp; These parties are DROP OFF ONLY.&nbsp; If you need to book a party with many non-painting adults in attendance - please utilize the other listing posted!&nbsp;</b></i></font></p><p><font size="4"><i><b>These parties have very limited availability and can only be accommodated at the dates/times listed.&nbsp; If it's not listed, it's not available.&nbsp; Please be respectful of the space/other guests and don't try to force a party outside of the available times posted.</b></i><br></font></p><p><font size="4">************************************************************<br></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>INCLUDES:<br></b></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;Pottery pieces</span><br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>ALL the paints, glazing and firing. &nbsp;<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Unlimited use of all studio tools to ensure a masterpiece.<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>EASY Pickup of items - all pottery items are ready in 7 days and will be bagged in special party bags labeled with each child's name to make it that much easier for you to distribute!<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Party host or hostess to help with needs during your visit.<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;Semi&nbsp;</span>Private Party Area for up to one and a half hours <i><b>(please note - if you have a party of 8 or less painters - you will receive a double table in a semi private area vs a semi private room)</b></i>.</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>WHAT YOU BRING:<br></b></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Papergoods - Plates, cups, napkins, silverware<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Food - Snacks, donuts/cupcakes, ice cream, drinks<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Decorations - Balloons, streamers (Optional)</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>BISQUE/PARTY QUESTIONS:&nbsp;<br></b></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;Room for spectators? &nbsp;Not really. &nbsp;It's best for drop-off parties!</span><br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Over 12 children? &nbsp;No problem. &nbsp;We can host up to 18 in a semi-private area!</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Painting families of party guests? &nbsp;Happens all the time, families of attendees are more than welcome to grab a table in the main studio and paint while their child attends the party. They will incur their own charges and pick up separately.&nbsp;<br></font><font><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">●</span><span style="color: rgb(98, 98, 98)">&nbsp;</span>Feel free to arrive 20/30 min prior to your event for set up.</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>CHARGES &amp; GRATUITY:<br></b></font><font>The total cost of the party is the $8 Studio fee per painter plus the cost of the pieces ($25 and under) along with a 15% gratuity that will be added to your total bill on the day of the party. &nbsp;</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>DEPOSITS:<br></b></font><font>A minimum $17 non-refundable deposit is taken at the time the party is booked.&nbsp; This will be applied to your bill on the day of your visit. See terms and conditions.</font></font></p><p><font size="4"><font><b>FOOD:<br></b></font><font>You’re welcome to bring any kind of snacks, treats and drinks for post painting merriment.&nbsp; Parties before noon sometimes opt for birthday donuts vs cupcakes but who are we to judge - bring what you like!&nbsp;</font></font></p><p><font size="4">** If you would like to bring pizza or a heartier dish - please message us at portland@colormemine.com to see if we can upgrade your party to a 2 hour slot (for an additional $50 fee) instead of the standard hour and a half. &nbsp;Thank you!**</font></p><p><font size="4"><br></font></p><p style="text-align: center"><span style="font-size: large"><b>All items are ready 7 days from drop off.&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></span><font size="4"><br></font></p><p><font size="4"><br></font></p><p><font size="4"><b>GO REMOTE!&nbsp;&nbsp;</b></font></p><p><font size="4">Don't forget we offer "to-go" packages for remote parties at your choice of location as well! The cost is the $8 studio fee per piece (for paints/glazing/firing) and the cost of the pieces you pick.&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="4">Simply call or message us at portland@colormemine.com to set a date/time (we recommend the day prior) to pick up the pottery/paints (you'll supply the brushes from home or grab some cheap ones from Michaels).&nbsp;</font></p><p><font size="4">After your party, simply drop the items back off for us to glaze/fire&amp; individually bag for you for easy hand out!&nbsp;&nbsp;</font></p><p></p>