Host Your Event or Birthday @ Machine Studios
Looking for a unique way to celebrate or bring people together?
Private events are a guided, hands-on experience that’s easy, creatively messy, and fun for all skill levels.
Perfect for birthdays, team events, showers, or a creative night out, guests get to slow down, try something new, and make something meaningful in the studio!
Groups May Arrive 15-Minutes for Set-Up
BYOB + Light Snacks + Treats Welcomed
We Offer 6 Different Mediums to Choose From!
Our instructors will teach the basics of each medium - what each person creates is up to them!
For a $50 add-on the host may choose a follow-along project of their choice for the entire group to create
Clay Sculpting
Create fun pieces by free-forming clay using slab, coil, and pinch methods CLAY ADD-ONS ALLOWED
Ages 6+
Pottery Wheel
Learn how to throw, center, and pull to create symmetrical-ish bowls, vases. etc. NO CLAY ADD-ONS
Ages 10+ *No exceptions
Paint + Pottery
Guests choose a ceramic item + paint it using studio glazes, and return later to pick up after firing in the kiln!
Ages 5+
Studio Drawing
Using charcoal, pencil, or ink - guests will learn how to draw using various forms + techniques.
Ages 8+
Canvas Painting
We will instruct guests, step-by-step to paint a still life or figure (each other!) with acrylic paint.
Ages 8+
Booking Information + Process
Each medium has their own packages for the party host to choose from!
These options are listed on the booking website and what they include (pieces + price)
Booking Deposit + Party Checkout
We charge a $100 Booking Deposit for all parties + events
This deposit will be applied to the final total after the party has completed their projects + any closing celebrations.
We accept cash, card (credit + debit + gift card), Venmo, and check ($50 fee applied + pieces withheld if check bounces)
There is a 20% Gratuity ($50 max.) included at checkout which 100% goes to your instructor - gratuity may be paid in cash day of - additional is appreciated, but not required!
Total Payment after Booking Deposit is applied may be split amongst guests for Party Checkout.
Pottery Parties + Events Require Only x1 Person to Pick-Up the Pieces for EVERYONE in their Group
We simply have too many students and not enough space to store individual party attendee pieces
PLEASE plan accordingly!
Returning to Glaze/Paint may be done individually or with the entire group on another date/time
(Booking a Table Reservation Required)
Party + Event Policies
Parties + Events must be booked at least 2-Weeks in advance.
If you must reschedule your party, we can transfer your event to another date with 72 hours' notice.
If you cancel within 72 hours' notice, you will receive a refund in studio credit - LESS than 72 hours' notice there will be NO REFUND - NO EXCEPTIONS sorry!
You are more than welcomed to bring your own party decorations, light food, drinks and cake to the studio!
Please bring your own paper products, cake knife, candles, etc. unless you choose our Deluxe Party add-on at checkout, we got you and will provide it all!
You may arrive 10-15 minutes early to set-up as long as you notify the studio at least 48 hours advance.
All Parties + Events are 2-Hours Long
Groups may add Extra Time (Before or After) for $50 per 30-Minute Block (max. total of 2-hours extra)
We can reserve the last 30-min. for cake/presents/pizza/etc.
Our event room can accommodate only 6-12 guests in total (excluding non-participants). Our main studio remains open during your event to walk-in’s/classes/workshops
Groups of 13-20 guests MUST rent the studio - this cost covers the time our main studio will be closed for your event ($260 extra to total)
We also have a “Mini Party” option for groups of 2-6 guests
Groups of 10+ must be a drop-off event
Parents/friends/family of each individual WILL NOT fit in our event room + will be asked to leave until the event is over. Non-participating guests may not block entrances, working areas, or studio space not dedicated to your party/event.