Ages 5 to 10
En Plein Air, An Artist's Picnic
Children look closely through viewfinders, paint water lilies in short dabs and build little bridges while paintings dry.
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- Party length 2.5 hours
- Best for A park with a pond or garden, or a sunny window indoors
- Format Digital download, printed at home
Set up by a pond, a garden or a sunny window. Children start by looking closely through paper viewfinders and magnifying glasses, then paint water lilies in short dabs of color the way Monet did at Giverny. While the paintings dry they build small bridges from craft sticks and moss, and everyone shares a French picnic.
Three guided experiences
- Water Lilies Painting SessionGouache or tempera, dabbing strokes and an eye for light and color.
- Build a Giverny BridgeCraft sticks, twine and a little greenery, a relaxing craft after lunch.
- An Artist's EyeViewfinders and magnifying glasses help guests slow down and notice what is around them.
On the menu
- Lavender Lemonade
- Classic French Madeleines
- A baguette and cheese board
- A Niçoise-inspired grazing platter
Bonus extras
Impressionist technique cards, artist's viewfinder, water lily and bridge coloring pages, party garland and patterned paper.
After the party
Keep the wonder going
Every guest takes home a wonder card from The Painted World Kit. The full Everyday Wonder kit has fifteen prompt cards, a grown-up guide and journal pages for the weeks after.
Together they are $63 on their own.
Feed the crowd
Party food that suits this kit
- Grazing Tables has the Fruit Bar and the Toast Bar
- Backyard and Picnic Bars has the Make-Your-Own Sandwich Bar
- Sweet and Brunch Bars has the Pancake and Waffle Bar and the Yogurt Parfait Bar
Shopping lists for up to 50 guests, a make-ahead timeline and folded labels for every bowl.
Peek inside
A few of the pages you'll print. Tap a page to see it larger.
What's inside
Host Playbook
Your whole plan. A countdown checklist, a party flow, a shopping list sorted by store with amounts for 8 or 12 guests, three guided stations, a menu with allergy swaps and two recipes.
Station cards
Short, picture-led steps to set beside each activity, so children can find their way and you can enjoy the party.
Decor suite
A birthday banner, favor tags, food labels, cupcake toppers, a welcome sign and station signs, sized for home printing.
Bonus printables
A garland, coloring pages, themed game cards, a menu card and a private guest and allergy tracker.
Invitations
A fillable invitation and thank-you card you can type into, save and print.
On your phone
Your shopping list, a calendar countdown with reminders, host mode for party day and a display for a TV or tablet.
Print on US Letter paper at actual size. Cardstock makes sturdier decor.