9:00 AM — Party Lead / Staff Arrives (1 hour before)

• Open studio and turn on all lights/climate
• Set up studio sun (party room):
  • Add plastic table coverings + decor items
  • Get out paper plates & cups
• Set up studio Moon
  • Lay out welcome craft (birthday card making stations)
• Prepare main project materials
• Turn on Lobby Music

9:45 AM — Host Family Load-In (15 minutes before)

• Greet the host family
• Show them the kitchenette (fridge and sink) for storing food/cake
• Help them set up any food, decorations, or personal touches in the party room

10:00 AM — Party Starts / Welcome Craft (first 15-20 minutes)

• As guests arrive, greet children and guide them to Studio Moon
• Children are seated and begin making Birthday Cards for the guest of honor
• This is a calm, self-paced activity that accommodates staggered arrivals
• One teaching artist manages the art room; the other greets families at the door and handles drop-off

10:20 AM — Main Art Project (next hour)

• Party leader gathers the group and leads a demonstration of the main art project (e.g., painting and embellishing a paper maché sculpture for a "Paper Mache Pets" party)
• Children are given materials and do their work
• Teaching artists circulate to assist, encourage, and keep things on track

11:20 AM — Transition to Party Room + Set up closing activity