Drop-in art and craft workshops every week — printing labs, canvas and vinyl painting, board game construction, chenille craft and henna nights. Tickets $9, no membership required.
Creative party experiences to choose from
We bring the party to you — or host you at our space
Kids, teens, and adults — everyone creates
Proudly based in Wilbraham, MA
Creative Apprentice Programs brings hands-on art, craft, and sensory experiences to birthdays, school events, and celebrations across Western Massachusetts — no setup, no cleanup, all imagination. From slime labs to canvas studios, every program is hosted by a member of our team and fully stocked with supplies, and each lab runs 3 hours — plenty of time for your group to create.
Guests draw, scan, print, and receive a personalized bookmark of their own design.
Guests draw, scan, print, and receive a finished personalized postcard of their own design.
Guests draw, scan, print, and receive a customized business card of their own design.
A guided step-by-step canvas painting session where every artist leaves with a finished masterpiece — participants also receive digital photos of their experience.
Guests paint and personalize their own vinyl record artwork to hang or display at home — participants also receive digital photos of their experience.
A build-your-own jewelry station stocked with beads, charms, and cord for stackable creations — participants also receive digital photos of their experience.
Guests design, print, and string together their own personalized photo garland to hang and display.
Attendees will manufacture their own checkerboard. Includes felt, chipboard, and custom printed board designs.
Guests receive intricate henna designs from our artist for a beautiful, temporary body art experience.
Attendees learn the art of creating pipe cleaner animals. Everyone leaves with their own animal.
Attendees learn the art of creating pipe cleaner flowers. Everyone leaves with their own flower.
Attendees create a forest scene with individual tree and brush projects.
Guests design, fold, and test-fly their own custom paper airplanes, competing for distance and style.
Guests design and build their own foam sword and shield set, ready for epic backyard battles.
Guests mix, stretch, and customize their own slime creations to take home in souvenir jars.
Guests produce a LightUp portrait of their own likeness to light up any room.
Guests design and produce a personalized LightUp nameplate or nametag to take home.
Guests design and produce their own LightUp sun and moon keepsake to display or gift.
Mix and match any two programs into one celebration — our team hosts both, back to back, with all supplies included.
Layer on extra time, extra hosts, or a specialty station to make your event one-of-a-kind.
Tell us your vision and we'll handle the setup, hosting, and cleanup — you enjoy the party.
Browse our programs and choose the experience that fits your celebration.
Share your event date, guest count, and location — we travel throughout Western MA.
Our team arrives early with every supply needed and sets up before guests arrive.
Guests dive into hands-on creativity while we host, guide, and clean up after.
Creative Apprentice Programs was founded on a simple idea: every celebration is better when guests get to make something with their own hands. Based in Wilbraham, Massachusetts, our team of creative hosts brings professional-grade art and craft experiences directly to your home, school, or venue.
Designed for ages 5 and up — from kids to teens to adults, we design every program to be hands-on, mess-managed, and genuinely fun — so you can host a party you don't have to plan alone.
Answers to the questions we hear most from parents planning a party.
Each lab runs 3 hours. Need more time? You can add extra 40-minute blocks as an add-on when you book.
We're based in Wilbraham, MA and travel throughout the Pioneer Valley and surrounding Western Massachusetts communities, including Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, Hampden, Ludlow, and Chicopee.
Yes — every program arrives fully stocked with materials, tools, and a host to guide the activity from start to finish.
We recommend booking 2 months out. We require a minimum of 2 weeks notice to logistically prepare for your event.
Most programs are designed for up to 20 guests, with the option to add capacity or an extra host for larger groups.
Setup begins 45–60 minutes before your event, and breakdown and cleanup afterward also takes 45–60 minutes. We designate 5 hours total for one activity. Two activities can be stacked back-to-back over about 8 hours, or run simultaneously over that same 5-hour window.
Get your business in front of local families through our events, newsletter, and website. Pick the tier that fits, or ask us to build a custom package.
A simple, affordable way to get on our radar and in front of local families.
Regular visibility with our growing email list and social audience.
Our top tier — real face time with families at every event we run.
We reserve the right to limit this sponsorship to organizations that align with our values and purpose.
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We provide a one-of-a-kind personalized arts & crafts experience for up to 50 of your guests.
Pricing above is a starting point — we're happy to tailor a package around your budget and goals. Reach out and let's talk!
