ChromaticAF
BEST FOR
Ages 3+
ENTRY
from £25
WHERE
Birmingham
What it’s like
Splatter paint onto canvas in a one-hour session, with sensory-friendly setups for kids who need a calmer version.
The whole point here is the splatter painting. Your child gets a canvas and lets loose with paint for an hour, and what comes out the other end is an abstract piece that's actually theirs, not a paint-by-numbers craft. It suits kids from age 3 up, though the site's clear that under-16s need an adult with them throughout, so this isn't a drop-off activity.
A session is £25 and you'll need to book ahead, there's no walking in off the street for this one. That price buys an hour, which is about right for the attention span of a younger child but means you're not lingering. If your child needs a calmer, sensory-friendly setup, that's available too, which is a genuinely useful option a lot of craft places don't bother with.
Worth knowing before you plan a trip: it's closed to the general public on Mondays and Tuesdays, so those days are out. For a birthday, they'll tailor the splatter painting activities and take private group bookings for up to 12, which makes it an easy one to organise if you want everyone painting rather than just watching a cake get cut.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 3 to 15, with an adult needed alongside under-16s
- Parties
- Kids' parties available with tailored activities including splatter painting
- Closed to the general public on Mondays and Tuesdays
- Sessions run for one hour
- Under-16s must have an adult with them throughout
- Party bookings can take up to 12 children
Plan your visit
How much does a session cost?
£25 per session, which covers the hour of splatter painting.
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, booking's required, there's no turning up on spec.
Is it suitable for a toddler?
The minimum age is 3, and under-16s need an adult with them the whole time.
Can you do birthday parties there?
They do kids' parties with tailored splatter painting activities, and private group bookings go up to 12 people.
Is there anything for children with sensory needs?
There are sensory-friendly setups available for children with SEN, which is worth asking about when you book.
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