Grown-Up Arty Gatherings
Celebrate a mate the Strange Bird way. Think sip and paint, but with soul.
Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a hen’s party, a long-overdue catch-up, or just the fact that everyone is still standing — this is your excuse to gather your favourite people and do something a little more memorable than shouting across a restaurant table.
Picture this: the fireplace going, vinyl spinning, candles lit, flowers on the table, a glass of wine in hand — and everyone quietly (or not so quietly) absorbed in cutting, sticking, painting, and making. Oooooft. Yum.
It’s relaxed, a little nostalgic, and just the right amount of playful.
No pressure to be good. No pressure at all, really.
You show up, we set the scene.
You leave with something you made — and a lovely little memory for the brain bank.
What’s included
Full studio hire for 2–3 hours (up to 10 guests)
A guided (but very relaxed) creative session
A curated playlist to match your vibe
Vinyl on the record player, candles lit, fire going, fresh flowers on the table
Wine and light snacks
A digital invitation for you to send to your guests
Your take-home artworks
More substantial catering and custom touches can be added too — just say the word.
Choose your creative experience
You can keep it individual, or make something together (highly recommend for maximum wholesome chaos).
Make your own piece:
🌈 Collage
🌈 Zine making
🌈 Blackout poetry
🌈 Paper flower making
🌈 Photo + thrifted frame decorating
🌈 Paper portraits
🌈 Or something else that your group’s into — let’s chat
Or create something together (a gift for your guest of honour):
🌈 A painted linen tablecloth for future long lunches
🌈 A collaged deck of cards (for many games to come)
🌈 A shared artwork made by everyone in the room
🌈 A custom scrapbook where every guest crafts a page
Everything is beginner-friendly, low-pressure, and designed to get your hands moving and your conversations flowing.
The real reason people book this
Because it’s nice to sit around a table with people you love and make something together.
Because it gives your hands something to do and your brain somewhere to land.
Because it feels different to the usual.
Less “event.”
More “we accidentally had the best night.”
The finishing touches
Want to elevate things a little further? We can help organise more substantial catering, custom themes, or special details to make the whole thing feel very you.
Book the party. Keep the memories. Leave the mess.
