Private Events & Parties

ARE YOU PLANNING A PRIVATE PARTY BUT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT?
Whether you are planning a birthday party, bachelorette celebration,  baby shower, or a corporate team-building event, Access Arts offers you an outlet to get those creative juices flowing. Let us help you create an amazing private event!
No Artistic Ability Needed!
  • Book your party at least two weeks ahead!
  • Weekends fill quickly – book early.
  • Your reservation fee will reserve the space and time for your event.
  • We are often asked about tipping the instructor. Please know that ALL the tips stay with the instructor. While not mandatory, tips are gratefully appreciated and typically average between 10-20% of your party total.
​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!
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.​
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* 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.
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.
Group Size
Group Rates
Raku
7-12
$400
$450
13-18
$450
$500
19-24
$500
$550
25-30
$550
 
31-36
$600
  
37-42
$650
 
A non-profit arts organization serving Columbia and mid-Missouri since 1971
1724 McAlester Street  |  Columbia, MO 65201  |  573.875.0275
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