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Booking A Private Art Party
🎨 Unleash Creativity at Your Doorstep with a Dazzling Private Art Party!
Hosting a team retreat? Planning a celebration? Looking to engage your community in something meaningful and fun? I bring the art party to YOU—wherever you are—ready to fill your space with color, creativity, and connection.
Based in New London, WI, I regularly transform homes, offices, restaurants, and event venues into joyful, creative art studios across the Fox Valley and beyond—including Appleton, Neenah, Hortonville, Green Bay, and Oshkosh.
🚗 My standard travel radius includes up to 25 miles from New London. I also frequently serve Amherst, Waupaca, Weyauwega, Fremont, Iola, Scandinavia, and other neighboring areas—with a small travel fee for locations beyond 30 miles. Just ask, and I’ll do my best to accommodate your location!
✨ Whether you’re gathering friends, coworkers, clients, or guests of honor—this is the perfect experience to engage, unwind, and walk away with something beautiful (and handmade!).
📅 My calendar fills fast, so book your vibrant art party adventure now and let’s turn your event into a masterpiece of fun and creativity!
⭐️ WHO I WORK WITH
I’ve had the joy of leading creative events for:
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Bridal & Baby Showers
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Birthday Parties (Youth & Adult)
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Corporate & Team-Building Workshops
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Wellness & Mental Health Retreats
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School Groups & Youth Programs
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Art Pop-Ups at Markets, Shops & Weddings
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Interactive Favors for Showers & Receptions
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Faith-Based Groups, Senior Centers & More
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Fundraisers & Benefit Events
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Customer & Employee Appreciation Events/Gifting
Have something unique in mind? Let’s make it happen!
🎨 WORKSHOP & PARTY OPTIONS
All workshops can be taught on a larger scale for groups beyond 20 guests. While most clients contact me for events with fewer than 20 people, I regularly accommodate mid-sized and large-scale events as well.
Groups of 41–499: Please contact Ashley for a custom quote. Pricing may include bulk rate discounts and additional staffing needs.
Groups over 500: I’m happy to explore custom solutions for extra-large events. Please reach out directly to discuss your vision and receive an event-specific quote.
All events include expert instruction from Ashley, all necessary materials, and setup/cleanup support (approx. 30 min before and after). Most workshops run 2 hours of creative time and can be customized for your unique group.
🖌️ Canvas Paint Parties
Adults:
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$35/person – 11"x14" canvas (min. 10 – max. 20)
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$45/person – 16"x20" canvas (min. 8 – max. 20)
Youth (Ages 12 & under):
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$20/person – 8"x10" canvas (up to 11 participants; $15 for each additional)
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$30/person – 11"x14" canvas (min. 10 – max. 20)
🖌️ Specialty Workshops
Perfect for adults or older teens who want a more hands-on creative experience:
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Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters – $35/person (includes 4 coasters)
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Alcohol Ink Tumblers/*or other insulated cups – $40/person (includes 1 item; extras available)
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JESIN Pouring Workshop – $40+/person (Depending on how many pours and types of Molds Used)
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Glass Etching Workshop – $40/person (2 glasses; multiple styles offered)
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Mixed Media Art Class – $55+/person (canvas or wood panel project)
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Wood Scorch/Burning Class – $55+/person (choose from wood project collection)
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Encaustic Sampler Workshop – $75/person (includes two 6"x6" panels and instruction)
🎁 Fundraising Workshops & Art Kits
Looking for a unique and engaging way to raise funds for your school, church, or community cause? I offer customizable fundraiser workshops that give back generously—up to 50% of proceeds can be donated back to your organization based on your goals.
Also available: Custom-designed Art-To-Go Kits for groups who prefer a self-led or hybrid event option. Perfect for:
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Raffles
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Take-home activities
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Virtual or hybrid fundraisers
Let’s chat about your vision, and I’ll help design an art experience that supports your mission!
🎁 Art Bar Pop-Up Experiences
Creative freedom + lots of mingling = a perfect party combo!
Set up like a creative buffet, guests choose from 5 mini art stations and work at their own pace. Perfect for baby showers, weddings, open houses, and team-building.
Sample Projects Include:
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Mini Watercolors
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Mini Canvas Paintings
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Casitas (Painted wooden shelf sitters)
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Alcohol Ink Tile Coasters
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JESIN Mirror & Corkboard Coasters (includes live pour demo)
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Gel Plate Monoprint Project
* many more options, ask Ashley for details
Pricing Tiers:
Tier | Guests | Flat Rate | Projects per guest Max |GuestAdd'l Guests
Tier 1: 10–14 Guests - $425 | Up to 3 |+$30/person
Tier 2: 15–20 Guests - $550 | Up to 3+| $28/person
Tier 3: 21–30 Guests - $725 | Up to 2+ |$25/person
Tier 4: 31–40 Guests - $875 | 1 project+|$20/person
Groups of 41–499: Please contact Ashley for a custom quote. Pricing may include bulk rate discounts, number of projects offered and additional staffing needs.
Groups over 500: I’m happy to explore custom solutions for extra-large events. Please reach out directly to discuss your vision and receive an event-specific quote.
Add-Ons:
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DIY Kits for take-home fun – starting at $15
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Custom signage or backdrop – starting at $25
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Extra 30 mins of art time – $75
📅 Booking & Payment Policies
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A 50% non-refundable retainer fee is required to book your date
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Final balance is due before the event begins
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Additional guests or upgrades on the day will be added to your final total
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Guest registration links are available upon request
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Venue must have tables, chairs, access to water, and (if needed) electricity
Note: Ashley Ellis reserves the right to decline bookings from individuals, organizations, or causes whose mission directly conflicts with her personal beliefs and values.
📆 2-Day Encaustic Intensive Workshop
Next Session: Summer 2026 – Registration Opens Late 2025
Join Ashley Ellis for an immersive deep-dive into the world of encaustic art. Learn everything from basic layering to image transfers, texturing, shellac burns, and monoprinting.
Time: 10AM–4PM, Saturday & Sunday
Cost: $295 + $40 materials fee
Class Size: 4–6 students
What’s Included:
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Instruction in 5+ encaustic techniques
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5 encaustic substrate panels
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Access to tools, pigments, and shared materials
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Space to create and explore
"This was the best encaustic class I’ve taken so far. Ashley is incredibly knowledgeable, encouraging, and gives everyone space to explore while still offering tons of technique." — Verified Google Review

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