T-Shirt, Cap & Bag Painting
Individual pricing
Every event is quoted individually based on your program, date and details — request a free quote and we'll get back within 24 hours.
What's included
- Ages 4+
- Duration 60 to 90 minutes
- Choice of t-shirt, cap or tote
- Permanent, heat-set fabric paints
- All materials provided
About T-Shirt, Cap & Bag Painting
Kids choose their canvas — a plain t-shirt, cap or tote bag — then transform it with permanent fabric paints, stencils, stickers and brushes. The result is a wearable, washable piece of art.
The choosing matters more than you’d think. A shirt is a statement; a cap is for the kid who wants to wear it out the door immediately; a tote is for the one who’s already planning to give it to their mum. Whatever they pick, it’s blank, it’s theirs, and nobody’s told them what to put on it.
Our facilitators teach simple techniques — sponging, stenciling, splatter, layering — and help kids stay in the lines while encouraging creativity. There’s a wide stencil library so even the kids who insist they can’t draw end up with something sharp, and enough free space around it for the ones who can.
Designs are heat-set on the spot, so everything is wash-ready before the party ends. No waiting, no “leave it flat for 48 hours” instructions to forget about. Each child takes home their finished piece in a paper bag with care instructions.
It’s the party favor that isn’t a party favor. Instead of a bag of plastic that gets binned by Tuesday, every kid leaves with something they designed, made and can actually wear. Parents send us photos of shirts still in rotation months later — and there’s real pride in a nine-year-old telling someone they made the thing they’ve got on.
T-Shirt, Cap & Bag Painting Gallery
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— Parent reviews
Words from the grown-ups.
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Jules T.
Mom of three · Lakeview
"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."
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Mark D.
Dad · West Loop
"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."
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Lena S.
Mom · Bucktown
"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."
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Ines T.
Mom · Ravenswood
"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."
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Ben K.
Dad · Avondale
"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."
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Sarah M.
Mom · Wrigleyville
"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park
"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."
— Frequently asked
Everything parents ask.
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Kids’ XS through L. Adult sizes available on request — just let us know when booking and we’ll bring them.
Yes — we use permanent fabric paint and heat-set every piece on-site before the party ends. Wash inside-out, cold, gentle cycle and the design lasts for years.
Absolutely — a clean cotton item from home works perfectly. Some kids love painting a favorite shirt or a bag they already use every day.
4 minimum, up to 15 per instructor. For bigger parties we bring a second facilitator so nobody waits for a brush.
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