Adult Art Parties in Rockville, MD

Overview

Host a private art event at VisArts for a fun, creative way to celebrate or bring people together. These private art events are open to ages 14 and up and all experience levels. Each event includes custom designs, top-quality materials, and step-by-step guidance from professional teaching artists.

Event Types

• Adult Art Parties: For celebrating milestones or gathering for fun, bringing people together through creativity, conversation, and color.
• Team-Building Activities: Hands-on art experiences to help teams connect, communicate, and think creatively. Choose from projects that bring out hidden talents and fresh ideas.

Location

All adult parties take place in VisArts' bright, art-filled studios on Floor 3 and in Studio 156.

Painting Projects

• Canvas Painting: You pick an image, which is lightly sketched onto 16” x 20” canvases. An instructor guides guests step-by-step. Base price includes a two-hour party for up to 12 participants ($550), plus $35 for each additional participant. Optional add-ons: extra hour ($150), custom image ($100).
• Collaborative Painting: Guests work together to create one large mural by rotating between canvases, making group decisions on color, layout, and design. Base package is $550 and includes nine 16″ x 20″ canvases. $35 for each additional canvas. Optional add-ons: extra hour ($150), custom images and alternate canvas sizes available.
• Musical Easels: Each guest starts with a partially sketched canvas and swaps with someone else every 15–20 minutes. Base package is $550 for the first 12 participants, plus $35 for each additional participant. Optional add-ons: extra hour ($150), custom image ($100).

Ceramics Projects

• Handbuilding: Guests use ceramic techniques to create a custom tray or vessel. VisArts staff handle glazing and firing. Finished work ready for pickup ~10 business days after event. Base package: $550 for up to 9 participants/projects, $50 for each additional participant. Optional add-on: extra hour ($150).
• Try the Wheel: Each guest receives 1.5 pounds of clay to create a wheel-thrown piece. Instructor demos and guides the process. Participants pick a glaze, and VisArts staff finish pieces after bisque-firing. Work ready for pickup ~10 business days later. Pricing options: $550 for up to 9 participants (pieces kept), or $450 for up to 9 participants (experience only, no pieces kept). $50 for each additional participant (max 3). Optional add-on: extra hour ($150).
• Pottery Painting: Guests personalize a pre-made, bisque-fired ceramic cup with sketching tools and stencils. VisArts handles kiln firing. Finished piece ready for pickup.

Availability (Try the Wheel)

• Private Try the Wheel events are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting at 4 PM.