If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate your child’s birthday, look no further than the Dunedin Fine Art Center! We offer three options for children’s birthday parties, three options for teens, plus the wonderful Wheels on Wheels Mobile Pottery Experience. So, there is something for everyone who is looking to celebrate! Even better, all of art activity-driven parties are led by lively, professional instructors and are customized to your party’s specific theme!
Below, you’ll find the seven party options we offer. Whichever party you choose, you can be sure that your Dunedin Fine Art Center party will be full of one-of-a-kind fun.
Please Note: YAY Birthday Parties are expected to be back after September 12. They are scheduled based on instructor and studio availability. The Clay Jamboree is a current possibility with a max of 10 children with no party room.
Clay Jamboree
With this birthday party option, kids spend an hour and a half in our clay studio, creating and glazing wonderful works of sculpture. Then, it’s off to celebrate in one of our studios.
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 2 hours | 15 Children | 6-12 | $250 | $350 |
Arty Party
Kids join forces with one of our arty-party teachers to create a special art project they can cherish forever. You pick the theme! Then, kids will continue to explore the David L. Mason Children’s Art Museum and finish with a birthday celebration in one of our studios.
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 2 hours | 15 Children | 6-12 | $250 | $350 |
Hands-on Celebration*
Children explore the David L. Mason Children’s Art Museum and then celebrate in one of our studios.
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 1.5 hours | 15 Children | 6-12 | $175 | $275 |
*Note: This is a DIY party. Hands on Museum facilitator is available for an extra fee of $50—just ask us!
Teen – Wheelie Cool
Teens spend an hour and a half in our clay studio, using the wheel to create and glaze wonderful works of pottery with this birthday celebration option. Then, it’s off to celebrate in one of our studios.
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 2 hours | 12 Children | 11-14 | $250 | $350 |
Teen – Drawing & Painting
Teens join a professional art instructor to create cool drawings and/or paintings based on teens’ interests. After 1 ½ hours, teens will then celebrate in one of our studios.
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 2 hours | 15 Children | 11-14 | $250 | $350 |
Youth or Adult: Wheels on Wheels Mobile Pottery Experience
This one of a kind program involves using a converted school bus as a mobile clay wheel lab to bring the party to you. 10 party guests will be able to practice their “throwing” skills for 50 minutes with self-hardening clay on real, electric potter’s wheels housed in DFAC’s converted school bus. Take a short break outside the bus where under the canopy there will be two tables(DFAC) for refreshments (provided by renter). An additional 10 guests may then practice their “throwing” skills or the original 10 may have another opportunity to make a second bowl on the wheel. For an additional $100, a clay hand-building experience can be added so that all 20 guests are working at the same time. For the added fee, guests will rotate so that a total of 20 guests in a 2 hour block get to experience both wheel and hand-building. For more Wheels on Wheels info/history, click here
| Duration | Max Capacity | Ages | Family Member Price | Non-member Price |
| 2 hours | 20 Children or adults | 10 & Up | $400 | $500 |
Note: A Family Level Membership is required to receive the Member’s Discount. The Dunedin Fine Art Center supplies tables and chairs. Catering may be coordinated through the Palm Cafe or you can arrange for your own refreshments. Requestor must adhere to the time and guest limit. Requestor will be responsible for the set-up of party decor and the cleanup of the celebration room afterwards. A fee of $25 per hour will be assessed if the facility is left in an unacceptable condition. Extra guests may be accommodated, depending on type of party, for an extra fee. All children must be supervised at all times. Other terms and conditions apply. Please Note: Parties are scheduled based on instructor and studio availability.
Celebrate at the Dunedin Fine Art Center!
We can’t wait for you to come celebrate at the Dunedin Fine Art Center! If you’re ready to start planning your child’s birthday party, get in touch with us. For scheduling and further details, please contact Shannon Pattee at 727-298-3322, extension 224, or email shannon@dfac.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!
Please Note: Parties are scheduled based on instructor and studio availability.
