Building a Family Session

One Subject in Two Levels

The same design in a 20x30 cm children's version and a 40x50 cm adult version keeps everyone on the same picture at their own pace.

A Set of Four

Four small canvases that hang together as a group. Each person finishes one, and the set becomes a single piece on the wall.

One Tray Per Person

Shared trays cause spills and arguments. A tray, a water cup and a brush per person costs little and removes most friction.

Matching Ages at One Table

Ages 4 to 6

A 15x20 or 20x30 cm canvas with six to ten colours. An adult usually paints alongside, and the session lasts twenty to thirty minutes.

Ages 7 to 9

A 20x30 cm canvas with ten to fifteen colours. Children at this age can work independently for about forty-five minutes.

Ages 10 and Up

A 30x40 cm canvas with twenty colours. Detail starts to interest them, and the finished piece is something they want to hang.

Setting Up for Success

Light and Space

A bright room and a task lamp near each painter. Enough table width for every canvas plus a tray prevents knocked pots, which is the fastest way to end a session.

Aprons and Water

Old shirts for younger children, and one water cup each. Shared water turns every colour into grey.

Painting Together Without Conflict

Let Each Person Choose Their Order

The numbers suggest a sequence, but children work better when they choose which colour to start with.

Do Not Correct Constantly

An adult repainting a child's zone removes the ownership that makes the piece worth keeping.

Stop Before Tiredness

Ending a session while everyone is still enjoying it is what makes the next one easy to start.

Where to Go Next

For Younger Painters

The children's collection has the age-banded sizes and palettes.

For a Shared Holiday Project

Matching Christmas designs work across a household, and the Christmas collection explains the timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy matching kits in different sizes?

Yes. Choose the same design in the size that suits each person.

How many people can paint at once?

As many as you have table space, trays and water cups for.

Are the paints safe for children?

Yes. They are water-based and non-toxic.

What age can a child start?

About four years old with supervision and a very simple 15x20 cm design.

Which design works for a mixed-age group?

An animal at 20x30 cm for the youngest and 40x50 cm for the adults.