Parties and events for creative expression & connection
We host creative, hands-on birthday parties and private events for kids and adults in our vibrant South Boulder studio, as well as pottery parties and events at Clay Hub. Each party includes a guided art project led by a Tinker instructor, with time built in for celebration and socializing. Whether it's a birthday, team-building session, or special gathering, we make it easy to celebrate through art.
Explore our youth birthday party packages
For kids age 4-16
Celebrate with art, fun, and connection! Tinker offers unique birthday party experiences led by our talented instructors—complete with engaging projects, a giant cardboard cake to paint, and time in your own party space. New this year: Pottery Parties at Clay Hub for ages 7+ (hand building) and 8+ (wheel throwing)! Kids can get their hands in clay and create one-of-a-kind ceramic pieces in our beautiful ceramics studio.
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We host birthday parties at Tinker for ages 4 - 12
We host Pottery Parties at Clay Hub for ages 7 - 16 (ages 17 - adults can book a Pottery Private Event). Handbuilding parties are available for ages 7+ and wheel throwing parties are available for ages 8+
Pottery Parties at Clay Hub have a limit of 14 total participants
5-12 year old parties (at Tinker) have a limit of 20 total children
4 year old parties have a limit of 14 total children + a grown up attends with each child
Please plan to bring presents home rather than opening them at the studio so our focus can stay on art-making
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@ TINKER: Guests will be greeted with a magnetic search & find sensory tables (ages 7 & under) OR a plexiglass painting station (ages 8+), a custom birthday banner to decorate for the birthday-kid, and a giant cardboard cake to paint before we dive into the main project you select from our menu!
Note: Canvas Painting parties do not include any pre-project party stations as described above.
@ CLAY HUB: Choose from a Handbuilding Party (ages 7+) or a Wheel Throwing party (ages 8+)! After settling into the studio, artists will get to create their own ceramic work that will be professionally fired and glazed by our Clay Hub team and ready for pickup ~3 weeks later!
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@ TINKER:
Art play stations, themed art project, an inspiring studio space, and guidance for each child to create an amazing work of art over the course of a 1 hour art party!
Up to 30 minutes for cupcakes and/or snacks in our separate party room.
Our entire studio is reserved for you during your party slot.
You may access the studio 5-10 minutes before your party to set up, and 5-10 minutes after your party to load out anything you brought in. We are unable to accommodate any additional time outside of 10 minutes (max) before and after, as we have a full party schedule. Please note that going over the allotted time will incur a $50 per 15 minute charge.
We take care of all the cleanup!
@ CLAY HUB:
Guided Handbuilding or Wheel Throwing party in the Teaching Studio at Clay Hub.
Handbuilding Parties include a 10 minute wheel throwing demo by our talented instructor.
Professional glazing and firing of each party-goers ceramic work (one handbuilt project / one wheel thrown piece is kept for each artist).
10 minutes for cupcakes at the end of the party. ONLY cupcakes are permitted in Clay Hub, no other snacks or treats. (Juice boxes and bottled water are permitted.)
We are unable to accommodate any additional time outside of 10 minutes (max) before and after, as we have a full party schedule. Please note that going over the allotted time will incur a $50 per 15 minute charge.
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@ TINKER:
Any food, drinks, cupcakes or cake that you’d like.
Paper plates, utensils, cups, napkins and any other dinnerware needed for your cake/snack time.
@ CLAY HUB:
Cupcakes (ONLY) for snack/treat. This is for 2 reasons: we need most of our 1.5 hour party time for working AND typically no food is allowed in Clay Hub due to the nature of a ceramics studio. We are happy to make an accommodation to this policy with cupcakes during your party, but no other food is allowed in the space. Thank you so much for your understanding!
Juice boxes or bottled water (No glass containers)
Paper plates & napkins
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TINKER ART STUDIO PARTIES: $375* (minimum charge) per party with up to 12 participants, +$29 per additional guest up to 20. No-show guests will be charged at $5 per guest.
CLAY HUB POTTERY PARTIES: $525* fixed rate per party for up to 14 participants.
DEPOSIT: $100.00 (+tax) deposit. In the event of a cancellation, and your party slot fills, the deposit is refundable minus a $25 processing fee. The deposit is nonrefundable in the event of a cancellation and we cannot fill your party slot.
Your deposit is applied towards your balance.
Please note that due to a full party schedule, we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures. Due to our tight timeline, we is a $50 per 15 minute fee that will apply if you go over your allotted time.
*15% gratuity, for your party teaching team, is added to your party total, and your card on file is charged the Tuesday following your party.
Private event packages
For adults
Looking for something beyond the ordinary? Our private events offer the perfect blend of creativity, connection, and celebration. Whether you're marking a milestone birthday, building stronger team bonds, or planning an epic night out with friends, we'll help you create an experience that everyone will remember.
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Adult Birthday Celebrations - Make your special day truly memorable
Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties - Create lasting keepsakes with your crew
Corporate Team Building - Strengthen bonds through shared creativity
Friends Night Out - Try something new and connect through art-making
Family Gatherings - Multi-generational fun for everyone
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Group Size: 10 - 20 people at Tinker Art Studio // 14 people at Clay Hub
Duration: 2.5 hours
No Experience Necessary - our instructors guide you every step of the way
Beautiful Studio Space - inspiring environment perfect for photos and memories
Convenient Location - easy parking and accessible for all guests
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🎨 Private Painting Events Step into our inspiring studio and let your creativity flow! With all materials provided and expert guidance at your fingertips, you'll be guided through a canvas painting while surrounded by great company. Perfect for groups who love color, spontaneity, and taking home a masterpiece on the same day.
🏺 Clay Hub Wheel Throwing OR Handbuilding Events During our Wheel Throwing private events, your group will learn to center clay on their own pottery wheel and shape it into functional pieces under the guidance of our skilled instructors. Each participant will keep 2 wheel thrown pieces which will be professionally glazed and ready to pickup in 2-3 weeks. In our Handbuilding Events, choose from our menu of options including charcuterie platters, straw travel tumblers, and more! Participants will underglazes before pieces are fired and clear glazed by the Clay Hub team, and ready for pick up 2-3 weeks later.
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Private studio access for your group
Expert instructor guidance throughout your experience
All materials provided - no need to bring anything but yourselves!
Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere perfect for all skill levels
BYOB welcome - bring your favorite beverages to enhance the fun
Lasting memories and beautiful creations to take home
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PAINTING EVENT AT TINKER ART STUDIO:
$490 for up to 10 participants (includes all materials)
$49 per additional guest, up to 20 people maximum
*15% gratuity is added for your party teaching team
Example: 10 guests = $563.50 total
POTTERY EVENT AT CLAY HUB:
$650 for up to 10 participants (minimum charge)
Additional participants: $65 each (up to 14 maximum)
*15% gratuity is added for your party teaching team
Example: $747.50 total price for a party of 10
Join us at tinker art studio as we grow together through the arts!
