Workshops & Art
Private Art Workshops for Barkadas, Birthdays and Small Teams
Planning something for a small group? How a private art workshop in Marikina works for barkadas, birthdays and teams, and what to tell us when you ask.
People search for "birthday activities for adults" because, after a certain age, another restaurant reservation starts to feel the same as the last one. A private art session is a good alternative, and small groups are what a home studio does best.
Who it works for
- A barkada that has run out of places to eat
- A birthday for someone who "does not want a party"
- A small team that wants an afternoon away from screens
- A reunion with friends who moved away
- A send-off, with everyone making something for the person leaving
Group size
We are an apartment studio, so think small. A handful of people around one table is ideal. If your group is bigger, tell us the number and we will be honest about whether it fits.
Activities that suit groups
- Oil pastel portraits of the person to your left. Fast and funny.
- Air-dry clay trinket dishes. Everyone leaves with something.
- Zine making. Each person contributes a page to one group zine.
- Wire names. Everybody bends their own name.
- Watercolour postcards to send to each other afterwards.
- A journaling table. Quiet, low pressure, good for mixed ages.
What to tell us when you ask
- How many people
- Two or three possible dates and times
- The occasion, if there is one
- Which activity sounds best, or "surprise us"
- Anything we should know: allergies, mobility, shy people
Send it through the inquiry form or by Instagram DM, and we will reply with a plan and a price.
Add coffee
Start or end at a café. For bigger tables, the Marikina coffee directory has a guide to coffee shops that suit groups.
Quick answers
Can I book a private art workshop for a group in Marikina?
Yes. CHQ Home Arts Studio arranges private sessions for small groups by request. Message us with your group size and preferred dates.
What is a good birthday activity for adults?
A private art workshop, a café crawl, a rug tufting session or a small jam session are all good options that feel different from a dinner.