Paint Your Pet Workshops, Parties & Gifts

Close-up of a black and white dog with brown eyes, looking directly at the camera.
A pink canvas with a sketch of a puppy, surrounded by paint and art supplies on a table.

We can pre-stencil two pets with a very clear image on any 16×20 canvas. Add: $10.

PAINT YOUR PET

Turn your favorite pet photo into a one-of-a-kind painting! Choose a public workshop, private party, family experience, or custom gift.

No experience necessary. All pets welcome! ❤️

🐾 PUBLIC PAINT YOUR PET WORKSHOPS

$70 per artist

Your favorite pet, custom pre-sketched on a 16×20 canvas and ready to paint!

Includes your color reference photo, personalized paint palette, all supplies & individualized instruction.

Check the calendar for upcoming dates!

🐾 PRIVATE PAINT YOUR PET PARTIES — EVERYONE PAINTS THEIR OWN PET!

5-person minimum — $300
Add $50 per additional artist • Maximum 12 artists

5 — $300 | 6 — $350 | 7 — $400 | 8 — $450
9 — $500 | 10 — $550 | 11 — $600 | 12 — $650

One person coordinates the reservation and payment for the group.

Each artist chooses a 9×12 OR 16×20 canvas and receives their own custom pre-sketched pet portrait, color reference, personalized paint palette, supplies & individualized instruction.

At Mountainside Arts C’ville or in your home!
Studio parties accommodate up to 12 artists • 2.5 hours
In-home parties within 20 minutes of Charlottesville: +$30 travel fee.

Larger group? A second teaching artist can be arranged for +$100. Have something else in mind? Just ask!

🎨 FAMILY PAINT YOUR PET PARTY

ONE PET. ONE FAMILY. FIVE CANVASES. LOTS OF ART!

$225 per family

Choose ONE family pet photo and everyone paints their own version!

Includes 1 custom 16×20 + FOUR custom 9×12 pre-sketched canvases of the same pet, color reference photos, custom paints, supplies & instruction.

Realistic, rainbow, purple, hearts, Pop Art—anything goes! Recommended for ages 5 through adult.

At Mountainside Arts C’ville or in your home!
In-home parties within 25 minutes of Charlottesville: +$50 travel fee.

Flexible booking—perfect for birthdays, anniversaries & family celebrations!

🎁 CUSTOM PET PAINTING GIFT

$100 • ONE PET. THREE CANVASES.

A complete, beautifully wrapped painting experience featuring YOUR pet!

1 custom 16×20 + 2 matching custom 9×12 pre-sketched canvases, custom paints, reference photos, brushes & instructions.

Add a pre-stenciled pet name or short quote. Perfect for kids, families & pet lovers! Local pickup in Charlottesville.

READY TO PAINT YOUR PET? QUESTIONS?

We’re happy to customize your pet party or gift package.

Email Rachel at mountainsideartscville@gmail.com

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Line drawing of a dog wearing a Santa hat and a collar with a heart pendant. Above the dog, the words "Merry Christmas!" are written in cursive.
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