Private Lesson, Parties, & Events

Advance your skills with personalized lessons or celebrate your next big event with us!
Email info@railyardarts.com or call (914) 617-8541 to inquire about and book private parties & events!
Lessons, parties, and events must be booked at least two weeks in advance!

Private Lessons (1-3 People)

Private and small group lessons (up to 3 participants) are a great way to receive personalized instruction that is specifically tailored to you or your child’s needs, interests, and ability level. Private lessons are a great option for children and adults who struggle in a traditional classroom settings or need additional instructor guidance.

Wheel Throwing Lessons (Ages 11+)

Project: Learn the basics of throwing to create your own bowl in a 1.5 hour lesson! Your instructor will take you through the steps of centering, opening, pulling, and shaping clay on the wheel. You will get to keep one piece from this lesson included in the cost of the lesson. After the lesson, you will get to choose your favorite piece and glaze color and the instructor will finish and fire the pieces for you. We will contact you via email when your pieces are ready for pick up (usually within 2 weeks). 

Participants: 1-3 Participants (Ages 11+) No experience necessary!

Price: $150/person (Price includes 1 fully finished bowl & 1.5 hours of instruction)
One additional piece per person may be purchased at $10/piece (Venmo, Zelle, cash, or check only). Additional pieces must be paid for before leaving your lesson. 

Handbuilding & Sculpture Lessons (All Ages)

Project: Learn the basics of sculpting free forms or pottery molds to create your own masterpiece! We are happy to cater a project to you or your child’s interests and skill level! Beginner projects may include mugs, bowls, plates, and basic sculptural work. If you have a specific project in mind, we are happy to work with you to bring your idea to life! If you have never worked with clay before, handbuilding is very beginner friendly and a great place to start with clay!

Participants: 1-3 Participants (6+, we are happy to work with younger children on a case-by-case basis) No experience necessary!

Price: $100/person (Price includes 1 fully finished piece & 1 hour of instruction) 

Art Lessons (All Ages) (Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media, Stained Glass, Etc)

Adult Project: Receive instruction tailored to your skill level and interests in a medium of your choosing! Learn the basics in a new medium or refine your skills with materials you are already familiar with! We will set you up with one of our skilled instructors who will work independently with you, based off of their rate per lesson. Please let us know which medium you’d like to work with and we will have an instructor reach out! Please specify if you have a preferred instructor

Kids & Teen Project: Instructors will curate lesson plans in a variety of mediums based on the child’s interests, age, and skill level! We will set you up with one of our skilled instructors who will work independently with your child, based off of their rate per lesson. Please let us know if you have a specific type of art you’d like to work with and we will have an instructor reach out! Please specify if you have a preferred instructor.

Participants: 1-3 Participants (All Ages & Ability Levels) No experience necessary!

Price: Instructor dependent, please contact info@railyardarts.com for pricing for specific instructors!

Crochet Lessons (Ages 8+)

Project: Learn basic crochet stitches and how to follow crochet patterns! Participants may work towards completing a project of their choosing

Participants: 1-3 Participants (Ages 8+) For a larger group: please contact us at info@railyardarts.com

Price: $75 per person per 45 minutes (Includes 45 minutes of instruction, *supplies NOT included*)

Parties & Events (4+ People)

Private parties and events are great for larger groups (4 or more participants) to celebrate birthdays, aniversaries, retirements, and all your other big milestones! Perfect for mom’s night out, girl scout events, and more! Get you creative (or no so creative) crew together for an unforgettable artistic experience!

Wheel Throwing Party or Event (Ages 11+)

Projects: Learn the basics of throwing to create your own bowl in a 1.5 hour lesson! Your instructor will take your group through the steps of centering, opening, pulling, and shaping clay on the wheel. Each participant will get to keep one piece from this lesson included in the cost of the party. After the party, your group will get to choose your favorite piece and glaze color and the instructor will finish and fire the pieces for you. We will contact you via email when your group’s pieces are ready for pick up (usually within 2 weeks).

Participants: Minimum: 4 participants, Maximum: 8 participants (Ages 11+)

Price: $100/person with a $150 deposit required to confirm booking
+ $75 flat rate for 5-8 participants (parties with 5 or more participants require an assistant)
(Price includes materials & 1.5 hours of instruction)

Handbuilding & Sculpture Party or Event (All Ages)

Project: Learn the basics of sculpting free forms or pottery molds to create your own masterpiece! We are happy to cater a project to you or your child’s interests and skill level! Beginner projects may include mugs, bowls, plates, and basic sculptural work. If you have a specific project in mind, we are happy to work with you to bring your idea to life! If you have never worked with clay before, handbuilding is very beginner friendly and a great place to start with clay!

Participants: Minimum: 4 participants, Maximum: 8 participants (Ages 6+)

Price: $100/person with a $150 deposit required to confirm booking
+ $75 flat rate for 5-8 kids (parties with 5 or more participants require an assistant)
(Price includes materials & 1.5 hours of instruction)

Kids or Teen Paint Night Party (Great for Birthdays!)

Project: Children will be guided step by step to paint an image chosen by the guest of honor. This project will be done in acrylic paint! Previous projects have been beach scenes, landscapes, or animals! If you have a specific project in mind, please email info@railyardarts.com and we are happy to work with you to create an info

Participants: Minimum: 4 participants, Maximum: 12 people (Kindergarten – 12th grade)

Price: 1 & 1.5 hour options available (We recommend 1 hour for younger children!)

1hr Event
$275 for 4 – 6 children with a $150 deposit required to confirm the booking
Each additional child after that is $40/person
(Price includes materials & 1hr of instruction)

1.5hr Event
$390* for 4- 6 children with a $150 deposit required to confirm the booking

Each additional child after that is $50/person
(Price includes materials & 1.5 hours of instruction)

Please note, no food is allowed at the Studio. All cake & other food celebrations will need to be held off-site.

Custom Art Project Party or Event (All Ages)

Project: Work with one of our amazing instructors to create a project in the medium of your choosing! In the past we have had paint & sips, jewelry making, mixed media projects, and more! We have hosted mom’s night outs, Girl Scout events, staff development events, and more in the past!

Participants: Minimum 4 people, Maximum: 12 people (Ages 6+)

Price: 1 & 1.5 hour options available (We recommend 1 hour for younger children!)

1hr Event
$275 for 4 – 6 participants with a $150 deposit required to confirm the booking
Each additional participant after that is $40/person
(Price includes materials & 1hr of instruction)

1.5hr Event
$390* for up to 6 participants with a $150 deposit required to confirm the booking
Each additional participant after that is $50/person

(Price includes materials & 1.5 hours of instruction)
*There may be an additional cost depending on the project and if materials need to be ordered.* 

Please note, no food is allowed at the Studio. All cake & other food celebrations will need to be held off-site. 

Gallery & Event Space Rentals

Art Room Event Rental

Looking for a space for your event! Host your next event or party with us at Railyard Arts! Included in our art room rental is the use of six 6ft x 2.5 ft tables & 12 chairs. You are also welcome to bring your own tables and chairs. We can comfortable accommodate about 25 people in the art room.  
Pricing: $100 per hour or $500 for the full day

Gallery Rental

$1000 per weekend + 15% of sales made after gallery opening OR $600 per weekend + 20% of all sales

Includes:

  • Room rental
  • Gallery opening
  • Space in our gallery for 2 weeks following your opening
  • 1 Railyard newsletter blast
  • 1 desginated Railyard social post
  • 1 post or newsletter the night before opening
  • Unlimited reposts of your own media tagging Railyard socials

$150 Add On Options:

  • Custom desgined social media/flyer graphic
  • One extra newletter blast
  • One extra social media post

Appetizers and beverages are allowed for gallery openings but not included in the price!

Want to Teach At Railyard Arts or Host a Collaborative Event?

To inquire & book, email info@railyardarts.com or call (914) 617-8541! Please book your lesson or event at least 2 weeks in advance if possible!

A note about food at the studio!

We cannot have meals and/or cake at the studio during parties (Alcohol is allowed for adult events, BYOB)! Only light refreshments are allowed during gallery openings!
For meals, we recommend the following great local restaurants: Frank’s Pizza, Milton’s at Hygrade Deli, Il Forno, Prime Pub, Blazer’s Pub, Burger Barn, and Bobo’s Cafe