Group Experiences
Palette & Palate Pairings
Our fun and new twist on a painted canvas party by pairing it with any number of options. First you select the canvas subject for your paint palette Second decide which palate paring you're in the mood for. Options include wine and chocolate truffles, wine and fruit, fruit and chocolate, wine and cheeses, bourbon flights, tequila flights, tequila and fruit pairing, vodka and fruit, create your own cocktail, the options are endless. The sip and nibbling portion of this class are completely limitless and customizable to your group.
Creative Cocktails & Mocktails
Learn the art of creating a craft Tiki Cocktail or Mocktail classic, The Pain Killer. The Pain Killer is like a Pina Colada but kicked up a notch or two. Participants will experience the fabled Roxy’s Vevay vibe (six foot orange crystal chandelier, flock and foil gold wallpaper, eight foot tall oil paintings, and 14 foot ceilings all in a historic 1870’s building), learn how to create step by step in their souvenir take home Tiki mug, the Pain Killer.
Cocktail Themes can be changed to specific interests for example:
Old Fashioned/Bourbon Mixes
Whatever your groups specific interest, we can tailor to meet it.
Wine History, Tasting, Truffle Pairing
We start our experience with an expert on local wine history from the Switzerland County History Museum. Participants will be led down the path of our history of Vevay’s Wine Heritage and those settlers that made Vevay the location of the First Successful Commercial Winery in America. From here we will start our private wine tasting with wines from an area winery and learn how they started. Sampling will include six varieties of their wines. Truffles will be offered as complementary pairings to the wines selected. Guests will learn why certain chocolates pair better with specific varieties of wine. Also a quick history of our still ongoing Swiss Wine Festival.
Variations include fruit and/or cheese options
Tropical Paint Party with Adam
Get ready to have fun and enjoy painting your tropical getaway. This Party gets started with Adam explaining the process, sharing a few bad puns, and helping you get comfortable with having a paintbrush in your hand. Everything is provided, even the reassurance that you can create your very own masterpiece all while laughing and have having a good time. Adam has been teaching art for many years in the area and has hosting numerous paint parties throughout the region. Get ready for a good time and to have a bit of paradise to take home with you.
Paint & Prosecco Party with Tova
Prepare to be entertained with this adult only and not so 'tongue in cheek' Paint & Prosecco Party. Our paint a longs with the one and only Tova are something to experience. We've been lucky enough to snag her for painting sessions of our own! If you are interested in this for your group, we must book ahead as dates are limited. Be prepared to enjoy the day having some (sometimes a little mature) laughs and painting along with a multi-award/title/crown winning Drag Queen, Tova.
Themed Succulent Planters
Enjoy getting your hands dirty (just a little)while creating your own themed succulent planter. The planting party participants get to be creative creating a scene in a ceramic planter, with succulent(s) of their choice, topping elements, accents, and natural add-ons. This take home bit of fun is accompanied by care tips and fun guidance on assembling and caring for their plant.
Suggested themes: Fall Decor, Sunny Beach, Spooky Seasonal, Winter Fun, Springing Up, Fairy Wonderland, and much more
Natural Tote Stencil Class
Get ready to get crafty with our Natural Fiber Tote Stencil Class! This experience starts with explaining the basics of fabric stenciling, once you have that out of the way you get to pick your stencil and jump right into actually putting stencil, paint and brush to the fabric. This fun time will give you confidence in taking these skills home with you and sharing with others the fun and simple art of stenciling.
The Art of Decoupage
Learn the French craft of ‘decoupage’ or ‘to cut out’ with this class. Decoupage is a fun and creative way of layering paper onto an object to add to its beauty. Decoupage is a great way to upcycle, update, and enhance existing objects found in our everyday life. In this class we will decoupage a serving tray and leave with a beautiful and functional additional to your party hosting décor.
3D PaperCrafting with Karin
The art of paper-crafting combines the visual and tactile senses in the creation of an oversized three dimensional ‘souvenir’ post card. Those enjoying the class will learn about balance, placement, and editing their creation. Using paper, ribbon, small objects, vintage pieces, paint, ink, stamps, and glue this collage style process allows those to create a frame worthy piece of art. Lead by Karin from PaperKraze participants will benefit from her years of design experience in the corporate and private sector.
Hand-Rolled Beeswax Candle Making
Learn about beekeeping while rolling your very own beeswax candles. Participants will enjoy stories and facts about beekeeping and the honeybee while being instructed by a fourth/fifth generation beekeeper in the art of hand-rolled beeswax candles. Beeswax sheets will be transformed into hand-rolled candles by each person. Beautiful white gift boxes will be provided to keep your candles in beautiful condition and ready to impress your friends and family or give as a gift.
Block Printing Cards
Create your own cards with block printing. Participants will learn how to transfer their image onto a block, cut the block, Ink the block, and stamp their card stock. Participants are encouraged to bring their own simple design to transfer and cut or they can choose from one of the simple designs we will have available.
Hula History and Dance
Bringing the spirit of aloha to your Hawaiian theme party! Not only will they perform, our dancers teach the history associated with the art of Hula. Our performers bring dances from Hawaii and the South Pacific Islands in colorful costumes and dazzle your group with the graceful hula of Hawaii and exciting dances to the rhythms of Tahiti and New Zealand. Join us in learning how to move your hips Hawaiian style with fun-filled dances and you can learn right along with us! .