Private Bookings at The Curious Owl
A private booking at The Curious Owl is a chance to step out of everyday life and enjoy a creative release from the real world.
Whether you’re celebrating, getting people together, or just want to do something a bit different, our private paint sessions offer a relaxed, colourful and sociable experience — with great music, plenty of paint, and space to enjoy the moment.
All private bookings are for adults aged 16+ only.
Looking for a creative way to celebrate, connect or do something a little different together?
Our private workshops and bookings are designed to turn an ordinary get-together into something memorable, meaningful and genuinely fun.
Whether you’re planning a birthday, a crafty hen do, a team-building session or a creative get-together “just because”, we’ll work with you to create a relaxed, hands-on experience that suits your group and the outcome you’re hoping for.
What are private bookings?
Private bookings give your group exclusive use of the studio for a creative paint session, tailored to suit your occasion.
You can choose between:
🎨 Pick n Paint – a relaxed, self-led painting and personalising session
🎨 Themed Paint Sessions – music-led, high-energy sessions built around a chosen theme
If you have something else in mind, we’re happy to chat — anything outside of these options can be discussed as a bespoke package.
Perfect for…
Private bookings work beautifully for:
🎨 Adult birthdays
🎨 Hen-style gatherings
🎨 Team socials and team-building
🎨 Friendship groups and celebrations
🎨 “Just because” get-togethers
If you’re looking for something creative, sociable and grown-up — without party bags or awkward icebreakers — you’re in the right place.
What’s included
All private bookings include:
🎨 Exclusive use of the studio for 3 hours
🎨 A relaxed, creative painting experience
🎨 Choice of painting items (depending on package)
🎨 All paints, pens, embellishments and materials
🎨 Bottomless tea and coffee
🎨 Feel-good background music to keep the energy flowing
🎨 Friendly guidance from the Curious Owl team
🎨BYOB is welcome at private bookings. We encourage moderate drinking so everyone can enjoy the creative experience and get the most from their painting.
Pricing & packages
🎨 Option 1 – £600
- Up to 20 people
- Choose items up to £25 value per person
- Bottomless tea & coffee included
🎨 Option 2 – £800
- Up to 20 people
- Choose items up to £35 value per person
- Bottomless tea & coffee included
➕ Additional guests
Extra people can be added at £25 or £35 per person, depending on your chosen package
👥 Group size
Maximum capacity: 32 people
Bespoke Bookings
If you’re looking for something a little different — a specific theme, a particular outcome, or a tailored experience — we can put together a bespoke package for you.
Please note:
Bespoke bookings still have a minimum of 20 people
Minimum spend remains £600
Get in touch and we’ll talk it through.
Timing & availability
🎨 Private bookings run for 3 hours
🎨 Timings are flexible and can be arranged to suit your group
🎨 Available on selected dates, subject to studio availability
Accessibility information
We want to be transparent so you can plan your visit comfortably:
🎨 There is a step at the entrance
🎨 We do not currently have a ramp
🎨 There is no disabled toilet access
If you have any questions about access, please get in touch before booking.
How to book a private session
To enquire about a private booking, you can:
🎨 Fill in our enquiry form
🎨 Email us
🎨 Call us
🎨 Pop into the studio and chat with us in person
We’ll talk through your group size, preferred date, session type and any extras, and help you choose the right package.
Why book with The Curious Owl?
Private bookings at The Curious Owl are about more than just painting.
They’re about:
🎨 Switching off from the real world
🎨 Spending time together doing something creative
🎨 Laughing, chatting and enjoying the process
🎨 Leaving with something you’ve made yourself
Bright, colourful, relaxed and grown-up — it’s creativity without pressure.