Frequently Asked Questions:

 Adult Paint Party FAQs: (Scroll down for birthday party info!)

THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION....
Q. How soon do I need to book my party?
A. You need to book AT LEAST 6 WEEKS in advance, especially in the holiday season! Our calendar fills quickly!

Q. Can I drop in and paint anytime?
A. We don't keep regular studio hours at Pleasant Hill Art Center. In order for you to come paint, you will need to attend a private paint party.

Q. How do I book or get info about your parties?
A. Email us at [email protected] and we'd be glad to try to get you on our calendar!

Q. Do you do step by step instruction at your parties?
A. No, we do not...BUT, we can help as little or as much as you'd like. We are here to guide & direct as you go!

Q. How many people do I need to book a party?
A. We book for groups of 10 or more.

Q. How much does it cost to have a private party?
A. The cost is $35 per painter, and with 10 guests, your paint session is FREE!

Q. Can we bring food and drinks?
A. Yes, you are welcome to bring any food or drinks you'd like!

Q. How early can I come set up my food table?
A. We can be there 20-30 min before your party time. Be sure to let us know when we get your headcount that you'd like to come early!

Q. I can't draw a stick man! How am I supposed to paint?!
A. DO NOT WORRY! We want you to be happy with your finished painting, and it will be beautiful!

Q. What happens if 10 painters don't show up?
A. No worries! If you have 9, then you are no longer free. The cost is still $35 per painter. If you have 8 painters, the cost goes up to $40 per painter. Less than that, you'll need to reschedule.

Q. Why do you now require a deposit?
A. Our calendar stays pretty busy, especially during the Christmas/Holiday season. If you decide to not hold your date, you can cancel 14 days before your party and get a full refund.

Q. Do we all paint the same thing?
A. You can if you'd like, but that's not a requirement! We have had several "repeat artists" and it's much more fun if you can choose what you'd like to paint!

Q. Can we paint ANYTHING we'd like?
A. Wellllll....not necessarily ANYTHING....We have lots and lots of party paintings to choose from, BUT we can always go on a case by case basis.

Q. How long does a party take?
A. About 2 to 2 1/2 hours, depending on your group. Some are speedy, others....not so much.

Q. How is your facility different that others?
A. We are an independently owned and operated small business. We teach kids classes and we have fun doing art parties. We do this for the love of art, and we'd love to have you come join us for a fun experience!

Q. What is the maximum number of painters we can have?
A. We can comfortably accommodate around 36 painters. We can squeeze a few more if needed.

Q. Can I paint something from another painting facility?
A. WE DO NOT COPY the work of other artists (unless there has been permission granted by that artist)

Q. Where are you located?
A. At the corner of Pleasant Hill Rd & Bridgforth Rd in the Pleasant Hill Community in Olive Branch, MS.

Q. Are you open on Sundays? 
A. No, we are not open on Sunday.

Birthday Party FAQs....

THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION....
Q. How soon do I need to book my party?
A. You need to book AT LEAST 6 WEEKS in advance, especially in the holiday season! Our calendar fills quickly!

Q. How much is a child's birthday party?
A. The cost is $250 for up to 10 painters.

Q. What if we don't have 10 painters?
A. The cost of $250 is the base price.

Q. Will all the children paint the same design?
A. Yes, unless there are boys AND girls present. In that case, we can have a boy design AND a girl design.

Q. How long does a party last?
A. Kids birthday parties last approx. 2 hours.

Q. Can we bring food and drinks?
A. Yes, you are welcome to bring any food or drinks you'd like!

Q. Do you have a freezer?
A. Yes, we do!

Q. How early can I come set up my food/party table?
A. We can be there 20-30 min before your party time. Be sure to let us know when we get your headcount that you'd like to come early!

Q. What's the youngest birthday party you've done?
A. 3yrs old!

Q. Can I help my child paint?
A. Welllll, you CAN, but we don't encourage it. Don't worry, it'll be cute when they're done!

Pop-ups and Summer Camp....

Q. Do you have a mailing list for pop-ups and camps?
A. We rely on Facebook and word of mouth. We don't have a mailing list for events.

Q. When are your pop-up classes?
A. Pop-ups are random, and the date will be announced a week or so before the event. Follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.

Q. How do you sign up for pop-up classes?
A. When we post to Facebook that we are having a pop-up party, we'll also post a link for registration. We normally use Eventbrite for tickets.

Q. When do you post your summer camp information?
A. We usually post registration info for camp around the first of April. 

Q. Do you host week long camps?
A. Camp lengths may vary from 2-5 days. We may have a morning or afternoon option. That will be determined and announced with registration info.

Q. What ages do you open your camps to?
A. Camps are normally open to 1st-5th graders, but sometimes we do include older children. That will be announced with registration info. 

Class info...

Q. If my child is artistically inclined but not yet in first grade, can he/she attend classes?
A. Our classes are open to students 1st-5th grades, and classes are geared to those ages. Younger children may not have the attention span for a 90 min class of older children, so we would love to see them when they reach the appropriate age.

Q. Do you have classes for middle schoolers? 
A. We do not offer regular classes for older kids at this time, but possible we will in the future.

Q. Do you have an art show for both semesters?
A. Our annual art show is held in April. This is for spring semester students. 

Q. Do you have a waitlist for classes?
A. Our classes fill quickly, and once we reach a certain number of students and all those students have paid tuition, we close the waitlist.

Q. How do I find out about your classes?
A. We post registration info about classes to Facebook, which is our main means of communication. We will announce a registration date that will hopefully give everyone a fair chance to grab a spot in either the Monday or Wednesday class. 

​Q. When will each semester of registration open?
Registration for spring semester is posted early December and registration for fall semester is posted in July.

Q. Am I allowed to stay with my child in class?
A. We do not encourage parents to stay with their child, because we want the child to be able to participate in a classroom-type, artistic setting, and we don't want parents hindering or directing the child's creativity. 

Q. Do you have assigned seating for the classes?
A. The students are allowed to sit with friends or anywhere they'd like as long as they are participating and not being disruptive.

Q. Can my child make up a missed class?
A. Yes, but please let us know if you'd like to schedule a make-up. You can do that by emailing here.