We can provide custom-created art experiences for your needs at the Carriage House in Thornton, PA. Not only can we handle the artistic side of the event, we can help by offering a private link for each individual to pay separately. We can offer it as a fundraiser as well. Are you looking for something fun and unique for your next group event? Birthday party? Team building? Church social? Or do you simply want to get some friends together to share good times and good conversations while making something beautiful? You can book an event and BYOB while we provide the beautiful event room, materials, and instruction. We now can also collaborate with "Cake a Difference" for delectable delights if you'd like to order and have beautiful baked goods for your group.
We've created workshops for adults that are fun and unique. Each project can be adjusted for your budget and skill set, too! Below is a small sampling of what we have provided, but please email Tracy and we can discuss your specific needs: FreeRangeArtClasses@gmail.com
Pressed Flower Pendants / Ring Dishes: Beautiful pressed flowers and leaves create striking works of art behind glass as pendant necklaces. Add to the beauty with small polymer clay trinket dishes with rims of painted gold. Every artist will go home with a reminder of time well spent with friends!
Coffee Painting: One of our most unique and well-received events is our PAINTING WITH COFFEE event. Yes! Coffee! We use coffee and teach your group how to paint with this well-loved beverage to create sepia-toned timeless art. Inspired by Cuban-American artist Reynier Llanes, this workshop has been a hit due to the beautiful art that the dark moody coffee creates! Layers of coffee create a magical painting of rich browns and the result is gorgeous artwork that fits into any decor. Participants provide a photo of an image they'd like to paint such as a favorite pet, location, florals, etc, and we will pre-sketch it so it is ready for painting.
Acrylic or Watercolor Painting: Colorful paint workshops teach your group step-by-step how to paint a beautiful painting of something that you select ahead of time. Pick a design that matches your group's purpose or mood and we can customize the workshop for you!
Leather/Metal Bracelets: We have a truly unique project that turns leather into custom-painted and embellished bracelets! Our participants will design, dye, and rivet their own bracelets! This is a "must-see-to-believe" project. Alcohol inks first dye the leather and then the artist (you) selects antique, vintage, or new metal pieces which are then riveted on as the crown jewel!
Glass/Watercolor Jewelry: There's something very peaceful and satisfying about using watercolor paints. We use watercolors to create stunning miniature artwork behind glass as a pendant necklace, earrings, or both! Flowing colors create gorgeous abstract art, dainty flowers, mountain scenes, and more! These are beautiful pieces that everyone is proud of! Very unique and interesting!
Hiking Sticks / Journey Sticks: Do you love the great outdoors? Hiking with friends? Telling your story? Then, hiking sticks/journey sticks are a GREAT team-building activity! Wrap the handle with leather or a synthetic/vegan option, add beads to a strap, paint a design, wood burn a name or image, add a metal stamped tag...so many options! This workshop is best for smaller groups of maximum 10 people due to the wood-burning tools.
Alcohol Ink Painting and Pendents: This beginner-friendly activity is always a crowd-pleaser. Start with fluid painting on a special synthetic paper, and finish by creating an additional alcohol ink pendent, bookmark, or keychain with your art under glass.
Pet or Home Portraits with Heather Carey: Each artist has their own style, and Heather teaches an amazing watercolor workshop for our guests to paint their favorite family pet or home. Heather is a well-recognized pet and home portrait artist based in West Chester, PA. Among other workshops, Heather teaches this one with rave reviews. You can design your custom workshop/event so that everyone gets to go home with a beautiful custom portrait of their home or pet (choose a theme for the event) with Heather's guidance.
Please inquire about the numerous unique workshops we can offer! Request samples of projects and ask questions by email.
Prices may vary depending on selections, but this is a generalized sample pricing chart per person. We can provide a private space for your event and personalize an online link to collect funds from your participants. BYOB
Pressed Flower Pendants / Clay Ring Dish Combo: $45
Coffee Painting: $44
Themed Acrylic or Watercolor Painting: $48-$55
Leather Bracelets adorned with Metal Embellishments: $45
Watercolor Glass Jewelry and Painting Combo: $46
Hiking Sticks/Journey Sticks: $44
Alcohol Ink Painting/Pendents: $48
Watercolor Pets or Homes with Heather Carey: $60
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