Private Events
Private Art Events for Everything Else
Engagement parties, bridal showers, reunions, anniversaries, milestone celebrations, holiday gatherings — and the ones that don’t have a name yet.
Same format, shaped to your occasion and your nerve: a professional nude figure model, an artist instructor and all the supplies brought to your location in DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland. Tell us how bold you want it and we set the tone from there.
What Counts as a Private Event?
Any gathering with a private guest list and a room to work in. Some of the bookings that land here:
- Engagement parties and couples showers
- Bridal showers
- Class, family and friend-group reunions
- Anniversaries
- Milestone celebrations of every kind
- Holiday and seasonal gatherings
- Housewarmings and new-chapter parties
- Custom events we build with you
If your occasion has its own page, start there instead: bachelorette parties, birthday parties or corporate and team events.
What’s Included?
- Professional nude figure model (other coverage available on request)
- Artist instructor leading the full session
- Paper, charcoal and pencils for every guest
- Boards or easels, setup and cleanup
- Warm-ups, guided games and longer poses
- An optional guest-of-honor moment
- Group photo with everyone's finished work
- Drawings for every guest to take home
New to the format? The figure drawing party overview explains exactly how a session runs, and how it works covers everything from inquiry to follow-up.
Questions
Private Event FAQ
What kinds of private events do you do?
- Anything with a private guest list and a room: engagement parties, bridal and couples showers, reunions, anniversaries, milestone celebrations, holiday gatherings, housewarmings and one-off custom events. If your occasion does not match one of our named party pages, this is the right place to start.
Can you tailor the session to our occasion?
- Yes. The core format stays the same — model, instructor, supplies, guided exercises — while the tone, games and any guest-of-honor moment are built around what you are celebrating. Tell us the occasion on the request form and we will shape it before the date.
Can we book for a mixed or co-ed guest list?
- Yes. Our sessions are instructor-led art instruction and work for any adult guest list. Nude posing is our standard format, and coverage can be adjusted when you book to match the comfort level of your group.
How much does a private event cost?
- Bare Essentials is $85 per person for about 90 minutes and Celebration is $105 per person for two hours. Larger or unusual events are quoted individually as a Custom Canvas booking.
Tell Us What You're Celebrating
Send the date, the city, your headcount and the occasion. We'll confirm availability and shape the session around it.
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