Private Events & Parties
ARE YOU PLANNING A PRIVATE PARTY BUT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT?
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No Artistic Ability Needed!
How do I plan an event at Access Arts?
Our event coordinator will be your point of contact from the initial stages of planning to the day of your event. They will walk you through the process of planning your event and guide you through each decision. The process is quick and easy. Questions or concerns? Reach out to accessarts@schoolofservice.org!
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Projects
Access Arts offer a variety of projects in ceramics, printmaking, and painting. Our projects are perfect for all ages and ability levels and can be customized to your specific group’s needs. For birthday parties, we have several designs available for t-shirt (and other merch) screen-printing. Custom designs* are available upon request. We also offer the unique experience of raku firing. Each member of your party is provided with a small bisque-fired pot to glaze, and you then get to watch the raku process go down! By the end, you leave with a finished, glaze-fired piece. * Custom projects can be designed specifically to meet the needs of your group or event. An additional set-up fee will be accessed for custom projects. Event Location
Events are hosted at the Cottle Dr. Studio. Groups are encouraged to decorate the space for their events and bring any food and drink they would like as none are available on site. Cancelation Policy: The reservation fee is non-refundable after 3 weeks prior to the date of your event. If the schools in the town of the event are closed due to weather, you will have the option of rescheduling your private party to an open date.
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Pricing
Total Event Cost includes: the group rate (listed below) established by party size, cost of project materials, and space rental. Reservation fee of $100 is required at booking, and goes towards the total cost of your event. Parties are 2 hours, but additional time can be added for $25 an hour. *Discounted rates available for School and Non-Profit groups by emailing accessarts@schoolofservice.org.
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*Raku firing is a fast and unpredictable firing technique that can give you a finished result in under 3 hours! Originally developed in Japan, Raku firing allows individuals an up close, and personal experience with glaze, organic materials, and fire. Your instructor will give you a brief tutorial on glazing your pieces with a select series of colors and wax resist decoration. Then, the kiln will be heated up to 1800º F in roughly 45 minutes. Once the kiln is at its hottest point, participants will grab their glowing, melting pieces (with appropriate safety equipment) and plunge them into a container of organic material to create a black coloration to the raw clay. Once this process is complete, pieces will then be plunged into a bucket of water to induce rapid cooling. The individual will then spend the remaining time cleaning and oiling their work for a brilliant finish.