Arts & Crafts Invitations

From kids' parties to adult get-togethers, crafting is everywhere these days! Unleash your inner artist and connect with friends by hosting a fun and festive arts and crafts party. Read more below to see the answers to common questions about how to host an art party, popular craft party ideas and trends, and more.

An arts and crafts party is an event either entirely focused on or featuring an art or craft activity. Whether it's centered around painting or collaging or another do-it-yourself craft, any party can become a crafting event when you add a fun, creative activity.

While an arts and crafts birthday party may be the first thing people think of, you can throw a crafting party for any reason — or for no reason at all.

Crafting makes a wonderful theme for a wide variety of event types.

One of the most popular places you'll see craft activities is at kids' birthday parties. Crafts are a great way to keep all kids entertained, engaged, and working together! Plus, they can take home their work of art as a party favor.

Arts and crafts aren't just for kids' birthday parties, though. Unique, bespoke craft ideas are also popular for adult birthdays. Gather friends to unleash their inner artist with a chic painting class or a fun collaging night.

Crafting makes a great theme for holiday parties as well. For Valentine's Day or Galentine's Day, try a hearts and crafts party theme. For Halloween, consider a pumpkin paint and sip or a "witchcrafting" party. For St. Patrick's Day, consider a lucky charm party.

Arts and crafts parties are also great for school events. Whether it's an after-school party or a gathering with classmates on the weekend, art is an important part of your child's education and turning it into a party makes the learning extra fun.

Crafting parties make great casual get-togethers as well. You don't need a specific occasion or date to plan an art event.

Craft parties are also always in season! No matter the time of year, gather your friend group for a craft club or schedule a neighborhood meetup to gather friends and family through the love of art!

Start by choosing your activities! Think about what kind of art or craft event you want to host. Consider what materials you already have on hand and what you may need to get to bring your party to life. Once you know the art or craft you want to focus on, it's time to invite people to your event!

Find an invitation that fits your event's vibe by browsing Evite's Arts and Crafts Invitations collection. If you opt for a Premium Invitation or decide to upgrade to Premium, you can customize your Invitation even more with unique backgrounds, stamps, effects, stickers, and more!

One helpful tool we love for crafting parties? Use your Evite Invitation to help you prep by including event sign-ups, to ask guests to contribute food, supplies, or materials!

Popular crafts include painting (think: paint and sip parties for adults), charm bracelet-making, and vision boarding (whether it's the new year or not). Tie dye is also popular for kids' birthday parties, or anything else where you can customize something — from sewing to iron-on patches.

Evite also has an official partnership with Color Me Mine, so you can get a unique Invitation to your next pottery party!

Ready to start planning your arts and crafts party? Get inspired by popular Invitations or head to the Evite blog for more fun ideas!