This three hour textured butterfly painting class in a Castro Valley studio is a playful team building painting activity in the Bay Area for beginners. Guests build a colorful acrylic base, outline a butterfly design and then decorate it with a textured medium applied much like icing a cake, before painting the details and taking home a one-of-a-kind piece.
The class is priced at $60 per guest for groups of 2 to 20 guests, and a flat surcharge of $60 per class applies for private bookings. All art supplies for the project are provided, no experience is needed and every guest leaves with their own textured butterfly painting.
What's Included
- A three hour guided acrylic painting class
- All art supplies used for the
This three hour textured butterfly painting class in a Castro Valley studio is a playful team building painting activity in the Bay Area for beginners. Guests build a colorful acrylic base, outline a butterfly design and then decorate it with a textured medium applied much like icing a cake, before painting the details and taking home a one-of-a-kind piece.
The class is priced at $60 per guest for groups of 2 to 20 guests, and a flat surcharge of $60 per class applies for private bookings. All art supplies for the project are provided, no experience is needed and every guest leaves with their own textured butterfly painting.
What's Included
- A three hour guided acrylic painting class
- All art supplies used for the project, including canvas, acrylic paint and textured medium
- Step-by-step guidance in a supportive studio environment
- A finished textured butterfly painting for every guest
Step by Step
- Prepare your canvas by covering it with acrylic paint for a colorful base
- Design your butterfly by sketching and outlining shapes, colors and style
- Add texture details by applying textured medium to outline and decorate the design
- Paint and make it yours, working from larger areas to smaller details
- Step back, add final touches and admire your finished piece
A Class That Encourages Creative Freedom
Once the texture is set, guests bring the butterfly to life with paint, and they are encouraged to change the colors, patterns or even the hairstyle to make the artwork truly their own. No two butterflies look the same, which keeps the room lively as guests compare results.
Recent guests describe a patient, talented teacher who is thorough in explaining techniques and helpful whenever someone gets stuck, and a class that is simply fun. The tactile texture step is a favorite, since it feels more like decorating than painting and takes the pressure off first-timers.
Why It Works for Groups
As painting team building, the class gives a team the same starting point and lets every person finish in their own style. It is one of the more creative team building activities for adults who want something hands-on and relaxing, and with groups of 2 to 20 it scales from team building activities for small groups to a full department. It also suits a date idea, a birthday, a bachelorette party or a Christmas party, and it is among the most fun team building activities for adults who have never painted before.
Because the project is broken into clear stages, guests always know what comes next: base color first, then the outline, then texture, then paint. The texture is allowed to set before painting begins, and the three hour class leaves room for that, so the session moves at a relaxed pace with time to chat between steps.
About Your Instructor
The women-owned studio was founded in 2007 by a professional artist who has owned and operated two art schools in California and has been introducing children and adults to art for more than 25 years. She is a fine artist, commercial artist, illustrator, instructor and graphic designer whose industry experience includes major film and entertainment studios, along with work in apparel, book publishing, toy design, advertising and marketing. She teaches students of all ages the industry-standard fundamentals of drawing and painting, and her studio also hosts art parties, art socials and corporate team building events.
Her training includes studies in illustration, fashion design and fine art, as well as layout design in animation and graphic design. She developed a graphic arts department at a California trade college, has taught for a regional art league, currently teaches art in a local school district and offers homeschool art programs in groups or private sessions.
Bring the Class to You
The instructor can also travel within 40 miles of Castro Valley to a venue of your choice for a private class, for a travel fee of $100.
Good to Know
- No experience needed; perfect for all skill levels
- Bring something to drink
- Groups range from 2 to 20 guests
Plan Your Textured Painting Class
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. At $60 per guest with all supplies included, it is a colorful, hands-on way to spend an afternoon or evening together. The exact studio address is shared once your date is confirmed.
