Face painting is a timeless, favourite entertainment option among both children and adults and a sure fire crowd pleaser at any party or event. Terri-lee is our main face painter, but if you need more than one painter for an event, we have a handful of carefully selected face painters to join her. Any Unreal Kids Parties face painters must have:
- Working With Children's Checks
- Public Liability Insurance
- A gift for working with children
- Quality paints/products and built up good painting skills
Our face and body artists are available for:
- Birthday Parties
- Festivals and Fetes - (2hr minimum)
- Corporate Events (2hr minimum)
- Hens Parties
- Baby Showers and Maternity belly painting
- UV Glow in the dark parties
- Most other events, just inquire!
We have options that include more than face painting, with a character bringing storytime, singing and games.
Pricing:
Pricing can vary based on the type of event, number of children expected to attend, location and if you require the painter to come along as a character or work with a theme. Please inquire for a quote and availability.
NOTE: The average number of faces painted per hour is 12-14.
Other Options:
If you would like to have face painting included in a themed package along with other activities such as games and storytime, please see our "Party themes" section for more information or make an inquiry specifying your ideas/what you're after.
FAQ:
Are your paints safe and non-toxic?
YES! Our paints are all FDA approved, water based, makeup quality paints which are created to be used on the skin. Most of our paints are also vegan friendly, and you can request a vegan product only kit, if available.
Is there an age limit or restriction?
We do not have an age limit and don't have a specific age restriction. Rather, we use commonsense and go on a child by child basis. We will paint a child if they are consenting to be painted. Babies and children who are afraid to be painted or crying are considered non-consenting. A child must be willing and express that willingness to be painted. We will not paint a very wriggly small child near the eyes, for obvious reasons.
Do the paints stain?
Face paint, like any other well pigmented cosmetic left on the skin all day, can stain. However staining can usually be avoided or rectified by proper removal. Our face painters can provide you with a convenient card which shows simple and accurate paint removal instructions.
What do I need to provide for the face painter?
We come with our own table/work surface and chairs, all we need is shade in the summer and shelter from the elements in winter. For large events we can bring our own gazebo, there may be a setup fee involved for this service.
Can you just do smaller designs and fit more kids in?
Not really. While at busy festivals we do tend to do simpler designs to keep the line moving, Its about 12 faces an hour on average for a reason. It is not just the simplicity or intricacy of a design that forms this average, but also taking into consideration the time it takes for a child to select a design, upkeeping a tidy table with clean water and paints throughout the event, activating paints correctly and rinsing brushes properly throughout the event to ensure good paint consistency for a nice design (even the simple ones) and for hygeine between children, answering parents and children's questions while focusing on what we are doing, managing the line, allowing the child to see their painting in the mirror once done, and more. Just as a carpenter will not cut corners and build your cabinets quicker so that you can pay less, we will not drop quality of art and care of the children's health so you can pay less.
Do your face painters have working with children's checks?
Yes. All members of the Unreal Kids Parties team, from the helpers through to the character performers, have current working with children's checks. This includes the face painters.
Do you have public liability insurance?:
Yes, and we are happy to provide the certificate upon request.
