What you'll do:

You'll spend two hours painting with alcohol inks alongside your group at Dannelly Studio in Chicago, guided by local artist Helen Dannelly through a hands-on technique that turns color, texture, and a little controlled chaos into a finished abstract piece you take home.

• Alcohol ink painting instruction: Helen walks every guest through the core techniques from the first pour to the final composition, so no prior art experience is needed to walk away with something you're proud of.

• Pink prosecco cocktails included: Your first two pink prosecco cocktails are covered in the ticket price, with additional cocktails available at $10 per person throughout the session.

• All materials provided: Alcohol ink, brushes, yupo paper, and every supply you need for the workshop are set up and ready when you arrive.

• Custom food platters available: If you want to add food to your event, Helen coordinates custom party platters directly with your group ahead of time.

• A finished piece to take home: Every guest leaves with their own completed alcohol ink painting, framed by two hours of good company and a relaxed creative atmosphere.

This is a private group experience, so the studio is yours for the night. It works equally well as a low-key creative hang or a full celebration.

Why you'll love it for your group:

1. Beginner-friendly format: Helen structures the class so that guests with zero painting background feel confident and engaged from start to finish.

2. Cocktails are built in: Two pink prosecco cocktails per guest are included, which keeps the energy easy and social without anyone having to organize a separate bar situation.

3. Genuinely private: Your group books the studio exclusively, which means the pace, the music, and the vibe are shaped around your night.

4. Flexible for celebrations: Whether the occasion is a bachelorette, a birthday, a girls' night, or a team outing, the format adapts without needing a separate event package.

5. Chicago-based, locally run: This is a neighborhood art studio run by a working artist, not a franchise, so the hosting feels personal rather than produced.

About this experience partner:

Helen Dannelly is a Chicago-based visual artist who has built Dannelly Studio around accessible, social art experiences for adult groups. Her alcohol ink painting classes are designed for people who don't consider themselves artists, and her approach prioritizes genuine connection and creative confidence over technical perfection. She works directly with each group to customize the details, from food add-ons to event timing, so the session fits the occasion.

Additional information:

• Age requirement: All guests must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.

• What's included: All alcohol ink painting materials plus the first two pink prosecco cocktails per guest; additional cocktails are $10 per person.

• Food add-ons: Custom party platters can be arranged directly with Helen prior to your event date.

• Parking and entry: Free parking is available on the north side of the building; enter through the east side glass door off the patio, not the north side entrance.