DIY art parties in Perth: collect the kit, host the party
DIY art parties in Perth: collect the kit, host the party
Part 3 of 4 in the Bundabubs art play series. New to all this? Start with [Part 1: the Bundabubs Way and Part 2: DIY art parties and art kits explained. Want something to keep at home instead? See Part 4: art kits for kids.
My hosted art play parties are booked out until March 2027. If your party is sooner than that, the DIY party kits are how you get the Bundabubs experience in your home.
The idea is simple. I pack the kit, you collect it from Duncraig, set up at home or wherever you're hosting, and the instructions walk you through the rest. You get the art side sorted without a trip to the craft shop or a Pinterest spiral at 10pm.
I have been a teacher for 14 years and have been running Bundabubs art play parties since 2022. This year I was named a finalist in the AusMumpreneur Awards for cfreative education. The Bundabubs Art Party Kits are built from what I've learned about how kids engage with art. And adults too!
What comes in every DIY art party kit
Whichever kit you choose, it includes:
Picnic table sets (the cushions are part of the set)
Ground sheets
A cleaning set
Instructions for setting up, running the activity and packing down
The activity supplies depend on the kit. Every kit is priced for 10 guests, and extra guests are $30 each.
Choose your kit
Guided canvas painting, from $300
Each guest gets a painting set with brushes, a pre-drawn canvas, an easel, water jars and step-by-step instructions. The outline is already on the canvas, so nobody is staring at white space wondering where to start. It works for kids from about 6 [confirm youngest age], teens and adults, and everyone goes home with a finished canvas.
One parent used it for her daughter's birthday at home with a group of 6 and 7 year olds. In her Google review she said everything was "perfectly organised with clear instructions and everything I needed."
Imagination painting, from $280
The same painting sets, but with a canvas and paints and no picture to follow. Glitter, glue and gems are in the kit for decorating. This is the one for kids who would rather ignore the instructions anyway, and for adults who want to paint without being told what to paint.
Potions and Painting, from $325
A painting set plus a potion set, so guests mix potions and paint in the same session. It's messy in the right way, and it works well for younger kids and anyone who likes to experiment. [Link to your Potions and Painting post]
Fairy party kit, from $325
Fairy wing decorating, three cauldron potions and a fairy bubbles station. A parent who booked my hosted fairy party for her daughter's 5th birthday said "fairy wing decorating, potion trays, and a bubble wand station were magical." The DIY kit has the same activities, for when I'm booked out.
Craft and Clay, from $300
A crafty pick n mix plus multi-coloured air dry clay. Guests build whatever they like and take it home once it has dried.
Art Journaling, from $300
Each guest gets a journal, special pens, a choice of watercolour or acrylic paints, glitter glue, gem stickers, scrapbook stickers and alphabet stickers. It suits older kids, teens and adults, and it's a good one if you want people to chat while they work.
Enquire about a DIY kit: Bundabubs DIY Art Party Kits
[PHOTO: Close-up of a DIY kit contents laid out. Alt text: Contents of a Bundabubs DIY art party kit including painting sets, picnic tables and cleaning set]
How it works
Pick your kit and send an enquiry. Tell me the date, number of guests, ages and what you have in mind.
Pay the $150 deposit to confirm. The deposit secures your date and is taken off your final amount.
Pay the balance and bond. The final amount and a $200 security bond are due 7 to 10 days before the party.
Collect from Duncraig. Collection is usually Friday and return is Monday, but I can adjust the days to suit you. The kits are collection only and hired, so you'll need a vehicle with room for the tables and canvases. Set up and host using the instructions in the kit.
Clean up and return. Use the cleaning set, pack down as shown and return the kit. Your bond is returned 7 days after the party once everything is back and clean.
Not just for kids' birthdays
Girls' nights and adult birthdays. Put the canvases on the table, add a grazing board and your favourite playlist.
Christmas holiday playdates. If you have a few weeks of school holidays to fill, book a kit and invite friends over for an afternoon of painting. It's easier to manage than a day out. Book early, because December fills quickly.
Mixed-age gatherings. Art Journaling and imagination painting suit mixed groups because nobody is competing for the best result.
FAQ
How much does a DIY art party cost in Perth? Kits start from $280 for 10 guests, and Potions and Painting and the Fairy party are from $325. Extra guests are $30 each. A $150 deposit secures your booking and comes off your final amount. The balance and a $200 security bond are due 7 to 10 days before the party, and the bond is returned 7 days after once everything is back and clean.
Where do I collect the kit? From Duncraig, Perth. Kits are collection only, usually Friday with return on Monday, and I can adjust the days to suit you.
What ages are DIY art parties suitable for? The guided canvas kit has worked for 6 and 7 year olds as well as teens and adults. Potions and Painting and the Fairy kit suit younger kids, and Art Journaling suits older kids, teens and adults. [Check age guidance for the other kits.]
Do I need art experience? No. These kits are designed for you to play. No experience necessary. The guided canvas has the picture pre-drawn, and the other kits are open-ended.
How far ahead should I book? As early as you can! My hosted parties are booked out until March 2027, so DIY kits are the quickest way to get the Bundabubs experience for your party.
What about the mess? Ground sheets go under the tables and the cleaning set is in the kit. It's art, so some mess is part of the deal, but it's manageable.
Keep reading the series: Part 1: The Bundabubs Way Part 2: DIY art parties and art kits explained. Part 4: art kits for kids.
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