Collecting team building workshop ideas on the Peninsula? This hand painted mug workshop in downtown Burlingame gives every guest a plain ceramic mug or bowl to paint with their own design, guided by an instructor in a bright, art-filled studio on Burlingame Avenue.
Guests plan a design that wraps around a curved surface, then paint it in layers: sky and background first, then shapes, then fine details like palm leaves, sailboats, flowers or patterns. No art experience is needed, and the instructor helps every table blend colors and add detail.
Included in the Workshop
- A plain ceramic mug or bowl for every guest to paint and keep
- Paints, brushes, palettes, aprons and table covers
- Instructor guidance on layout,
Collecting team building workshop ideas on the Peninsula? This hand painted mug workshop in downtown Burlingame gives every guest a plain ceramic mug or bowl to paint with their own design, guided by an instructor in a bright, art-filled studio on Burlingame Avenue.
Guests plan a design that wraps around a curved surface, then paint it in layers: sky and background first, then shapes, then fine details like palm leaves, sailboats, flowers or patterns. No art experience is needed, and the instructor helps every table blend colors and add detail.
Included in the Workshop
- A plain ceramic mug or bowl for every guest to paint and keep
- Paints, brushes, palettes, aprons and table covers
- Instructor guidance on layout, color blending and fine detail
- Design inspiration from the studio gallery, or a custom theme
- A private studio room, prepared before you arrive and cleaned afterward
How the Session Runs
The instructor starts with a short demonstration of designs that suit mugs and bowls, then everyone sketches and paints at their own pace. There is time to chat, compare progress and swap ideas, and the session ends with every finished piece lined up for a group photo. The studio confirms at booking how and when pieces are ready to take home.
Why Groups Choose It
Few crafty team building activities produce something as practical as a mug you will drink from every day. The unhurried pace makes conversation easy, and everyone starting from the same blank piece makes the results fun to compare. It is indoors and seated and works for offsites, holiday parties, employee appreciation events and small leadership groups. Planners looking for team building ideas for work beyond the usual happy hour often pick it, and it is equally popular for birthdays and showers.
Group Size and Booking
Pricing is per guest with a ten-guest minimum, and the Burlingame room seats up to fifty. Book two to three weeks ahead for private groups, and earlier for the holiday season, when team bonding workshops are in demand.
Food and Drinks
The studio kitchen serves locally roasted coffee and an in-house menu you can add to your booking: salad, cheese and fruit platters, charcuterie boards, scones with clotted cream, pizzas, sandwiches, kabob plates, chocolate cake, cookies, and wine or champagne by the bottle. Dietary preferences can be accommodated with notice, and outside food may be allowed for private events with prior approval and a service fee.
The Burlingame Studio
The Burlingame studio sits on Burlingame Avenue in the heart of downtown, about 2,100 square feet of open, light-filled space with original paintings on every wall, tables and chairs, restrooms and a full kitchen. Street parking and nearby public lots are a short walk away, and Highway 101 is minutes from the door. It is a women-owned, 5.0-star rated creative studio founded by a professionally trained artist with a Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Painting.
Getting There
The studio is in the heart of downtown Burlingame, close to San Mateo, Millbrae and San Francisco, with Highway 101 a few minutes away. Street parking and nearby public lots make arrival easy, and the surrounding blocks of Burlingame Avenue are full of restaurants and cafes if your group wants to keep the celebration going afterward.
Good to Know
No art experience is needed for any session at the studio, and the step-by-step teaching keeps beginners and experienced makers working side by side. Designs and colors can be customized for your occasion, and studio gift cards are available for guests who want to come back for another class.
Plan Your Workshop
Share your date, headcount and theme ideas, and the studio will prepare a piece and a seat for every guest. Check availability through this listing to book a calm, creative session in downtown Burlingame.
