Private experiences

We take on a limited number of private Gatherings per year …

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a class or a lesson plan?
No. Yippeeyay Art Party Playbooks are not classes, lesson plans, or step-by-step crafts. They offer a flexible creative framework that supports open-ended exploration rather than a specific outcome.

What ages are these playbooks designed for?
The playbooks are designed primarily for children ages 3–7, but they are easily adaptable for younger or older children depending on materials and group size.

Do I need art experience to host?
Not at all. Each playbook includes gentle guidance and hosting language designed to help caregivers feel confident facilitating creative time—no teaching or art background required.

What materials will I need?
Each playbook includes a curated materials list with direct buy links. Most items are simple art supplies or household materials, and there are no specialty tools required.

How much prep is involved?
Prep is intentionally light. The playbooks focus on simple setups and shared materials rather than elaborate stations or complex sensory bins. Most setup can be done shortly before the party begins.

Will every child make the same thing?
No. There is no expectation that children create identical work—or even complete a project. Each child explores materials in their own way, at their own pace.

How long does the art portion of the party last?
The creative portion is flexible, but most parties spend 30–45 minutes making, followed by free play, snacks, or cake. The playbook includes guidance on timing and transitions.

Can I use a playbook more than once?
Yes. Yippeeyay Art Party Playbooks are reusable and can be adapted for different group sizes, ages, and settings.

Is this suitable for indoor and outdoor parties?
Yes. Each playbook includes setup suggestions that work well indoors or outdoors.

Is this a digital product?
Yes. Yippeeyay Art Party Playbooks are delivered digitally so you can access them immediately and reuse them anytime.

Do you offer refunds?
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, we’re happy to help you choose the right playbook.

Yippeeyay ArtSy PARTY PlaybookS
Here’s what you’ll find in the guide…

Table of Contents

1. Welcome to Yippeeyay

  • A short, warm introduction to the experience

  • Reassurance that this is open-ended and pressure-free

  • A reminder that there’s no “right way” to host or create

  • One sentence on what makes this party different from craft parties

2. The Spirit of the Party

  • A brief explanation of the creative mindset for this theme

  • How to talk about the activity with kids (language to use + language to avoid)

  • Emphasis on process over product

  • Permission for kids to opt in, opt out, or move between activities

3. Party Flow at a Glance

  • Simple overview of how the party unfolds

  • Suggested timing blocks (arrival, making, transition, wrap-up)

  • Notes on flexibility (what can be shortened, skipped, or extended)

  • How this flow supports calm energy and shared making

4. Setting the Scene

  • Suggestions for where to host (indoor / outdoor / park / backyard)

  • How to arrange tables, floor space, or shared surfaces

  • Tips for creating an inviting setup without overdecorating

  • What actually matters vs what’s purely optional

5. Materials Overview

  • Gentle reminder: substitutions are welcome

  • How materials are meant to be shared, not individualized

  • Notes on portioning and minimizing waste

  • What to prep ahead vs what can stay loose

6. Materials List & Buy Links

  • Must-haves (core materials for the experience)

  • Nice-to-have (adds texture or variation, but optional)

  • Use what you have (household items, recyclables, nature finds)

  • Direct buy links (clearly labeled as examples, not requirements)

7. The Creative Invitation

  • How to introduce the activity to the group

  • What to say in the first 1–2 minutes

  • How to release control after materials are introduced

  • Encouragement to let children lead their own exploration

8. Supporting Different Makers

  • Tips for children who dive right in

  • Tips for children who observe first

  • Tips for children who move quickly or switch activities often

  • Reassurance that all engagement styles are valid

9. Letting the Party Evolve

  • How to notice when energy shifts

  • When to add or remove materials

  • How to follow children’s interests without redirecting

  • Signs it’s time to wrap up the making portion

10. Cleanup Without the Stress

  • How to frame cleanup as part of the experience

  • Simple strategies for quick, low-friction cleanup

  • What doesn’t need to be saved or documented

  • Permission to stop before everything is “done”

11. After the Making

  • Suggestions for transitioning to cake, snacks, or free play

  • How to talk about the experience afterward without praising outcomes

  • Optional reflection prompts for curious kids

12. Hosting Notes & FAQs

  • Common questions hosts have

  • What to do if something doesn’t go as planned

  • How to adapt for different group sizes

  • Reassurance that flexibility is part of the design

13. A Final Note

  • Encouragement and affirmation for the host

  • Reminder that creating the space is enough

  • Invitation to reuse the playbook again

How to use this across all three playbooks

  • Sections stay the same every time

  • Only these change by theme:

    • Materials

    • Setup examples

    • Creative invitation language

  • This keeps your creation process efficient and consistent

  • Parents quickly learn how to use your playbooks without relearning the format

If you want next, I can:

  • map which sections are ½ page vs full page

  • estimate total page count so it feels “worth it”

  • help you decide what’s text vs diagrams vs photos

  • or draft one full section (e.g., “The Creative Invitation”) in final voice

This structure is solid, scalable, and very on-brand for you.

know before you go

  • Our meetups and activities are designed for ages 3 to 6.

    Younger or older siblings are absolutely welcome to tag along.

    Please plan for materials to be provided only to 3 to 6 year olds who are registered to attend.

    If you will not be attending, please notify us by email.

  • Yes, you must register here and pay for seasonal meetup sessions prior to attending. This allows us to keep playgroup sizes close-knit and prep the best materials for activities.

  • Seasonal meetups are $165. This includes 7 sessions — 6 art club meetups on the lawn of the NC Museum of art and a freeplay-only playdate (no art on this day) at Downtown Cary Park. Costs cover all art materials and supplies as well as administrative expenses that keep the group running.

  • Sometimes a little, sometimes not at all. We keep things kid-friendly, mostly washable and manageable. That said, dress your child in clothes you don’t mind getting a little bit messy.

  • Yes, grown-ups stay and participate alongside their children. Scribblegiggle is a shared experience with caregivers.

  • Each meetup lasts about 60 minutes, maybe more if the kids keep at it on the playground.

    We spend the first 5–10 minutes in storytime, then we explore our artsy activity for 20-30 minutes.

    After that, the kids free play on the playground together until the fun fizzles.

  • We provide picnic blankets. You might also bring water, a snack, and whatever warm clothing layers the weather may call for to keep your child comfortable that day.

    We handle all the art supplies as well as the setup and cleanup.

  • 2026 meetups will take place primarily on the lawn of the NC Museum of art. Once each season, we will also meetup at Downtown Cary Park for a freeplay date.

    Meetups may also occasionally be offered in surrounding areas. Exact locations are shared registration details and in the confirmation emails that follow.

  • That is totally okay!

    Scribblegiggle’s art setups are just fun invitations and community making.

    Kids can explore the materials however they like, join in later, or simply observe.

    Don’t stress if they’re not into it that day — it happens. And it’s just as normal for them to need a little support or encouragement from you.

  • All kids are welcome — quiet explorers, enthusiastic makers, sensory seekers, wiggle-worms. You name it. We keep the vibe relaxed and inclusive.

  • Small groups, usually 6–8 kids, so everyone has space to create and connect comfortably in a casual meetup setting.

  • We’ll reschedule or cancel depending on the weather and activity. Updates will go out the day before or by 8am the morning of the meetup.

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We’d love to see you at a meetup! Let’s make some magic together. Sign up to stay in the loop about our artsy adventures and upcoming experiences (and check out our private Facebook group here for more info, inspiration and discounts).

What little hands learn here

Here, little hands learn through discovering, pouring, swirling, sticking, shaping, scooping, sorting, and arranging. They build, imagine, trust their instincts, and explore freely through hands-on experimentation. Most importantly, they experience the joy of artsy adventures shared with friends.