Casting Happy Bees Live Painting Event September 2026

Casting Happy Bees – Haunted House Painting Event
Join us for a one-of-a-kind creative getaway hosted by Casting Color and Gammy’s Happy Bees. This immersive, small-group experience is designed to give you the time, guidance, and inspiration to create a haunted house piece that is completely your own—whether you attend in person or join us virtually.
📅 Event Dates & Flexible Painting Schedule
Event Dates:
Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2026
Arrival:
Guests should arrive on Thursday, September 3rd, so you’re settled and ready to paint when we begin Friday morning.
🕘 Painting & Tutorial Hours
The following hours are open studio painting and tutorial times. You are not required to paint for the full duration—feel free to come and go as you please. These hours are when instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on help will be available.
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Take breaks, rest your hands, step out, or pace yourself however you need. This event is meant to be creative, inspiring, and enjoyable—not exhausting.
🎟️ Ticket Price Includes
Your Huge Haunted House bisque piece — the centerpiece of the event.
5 Doc Holliday Paints
Paint colors must be selected by July 15th to ensure availability.
Additional paint colors will be available for purchase.
Shipping materials & costs
Includes bubble wrap and a return shipping box for your finished haunted house.
Virtual attendees will receive swag items and supplies shipped prior to the event.
Swag Bag
A generously packed bag of must-have tools, goodies, and surprises — plus items you didn’t even know you needed.
(Over $300 value.)
Digital Project Planner
A guided planner to help you gather inspiration, select colors, and map out your design.
Our goal is for every attendee to paint a piece that reflects their personal style. Technique help and general guidance are always available, but we love seeing every haunted house turn out uniquely.
Raffle Entry
Automatically entered to win amazing prizes, including:
3 coaster sets
Halloween stencils
3 sets of 5 paints
1 Gammy’s Happy Bees Master Brush Sets
3 additional bisque pieces
Shipping included for raffle prizes
Meals Provided
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Breakfast on Monday
Beverages Throughout the Event
Pop, juice, and water are provided for all four days.
🛍️ Optional Purchases at the Event
Additional bisque pieces, paint brushes, paints, stencils, and coasters will be available for purchase during the event for anyone who would like to create more or explore new techniques.
💵 Pricing, Registration & Payment Details
Total Cost: $600.00
(Broken into 4 monthly payments.)
Availability:
Only 10 spots available — first-come, first-served.
Registration Deadline:
Registration must be completed by March 31, 2026, with an initial $150.00 deposit, followed by $150.00 per month for three additional months.
All payments must be completed no later than July 30, 2026.
 
Billing & Cancellation Policy:
The credit card used at signup will be billed monthly on the same calendar day as your registration.
If a payment fails, you will have 3 days to update your payment information.
We will reach out one time as a reminder.
If payment is not received within 3 days, your spot will be forfeited.
If you cancel your subscription, you will forfeit your non-refundable spot.
All payments are non-refundable for any reason, as event items are purchased and personalized monthly.
Virtual Attendance Option:
If you can’t attend in person, we encourage you to join via a Messenger group call so virtual attendees can still participate together.
(The event will not be recorded.)
🏨 Hotel & Lodging Information
Lodging is not included in the ticket price. Attendees are responsible for securing their own accommodations.
Hotels Near the Event Location:
👉 Search nearby hotels
Airbnb Options Near the Event:
👉 Find Airbnbs close to the event
There is one nearby Airbnb with 6 beds that comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests. If a group of at least 6 attendees books together, estimated lodging costs are approximately $155–$200 per person for all four nights (Thursday through Monday).
 
❌ Ticket Price Does Not Include
Airfare
Lodging (hotel or Airbnb)
Transportation to/from the airport, hotel, or event location
Beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages
Pan Pastels