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Hosting your very own arts and crafts party couldn't be easier!
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our top ten party tips
 A party of eight is a great number for a craft party. it's big enough to be fun and is a really manageable number!
 Decide whether you'd like to host the party in your home or hire a local hall. A hall can be a good option and would give you the added benefit of space for running around and a designated food area.
 Try the craft projects at home first! This way you'll be really familiar with the processes and will have a finished project to show as an example on the party day!
 Be prepared! Get everything organised the day before the party and lay the table before your guests arrive.
 Cover the tables with a plastic sheet, that way you can simply fold the mess into the sheet and throw away at the end of the party.
 Use the step-by-step instructions. This will ensure that everyone works to the same pace and you'll have total control of how much time is spent on each step. At the end of each step, ask them to hold up their work or hands to show they are ready to move onto the next stage.
 Give each of the guests the materials they need, when they need them. This will avoid a mad rush for materials!
 Demonstrate each step yourself. It's much clearer to a child if you hold up a piece of card and show them how to apply glue, rather than by just saying it!
 Keep calm and enjoy yourself! Your guests will have a marvellous time if they see you relaxed and enjoying the projects. Have extra helpers (particularly with younger age groups) who can be on hand to help if needed and can be preparing food and refreshments behind the scenes.
 Make sure that everyone labels their projects to make it easier at the end. Have the party bags ready and waiting so that parents and children can leave smoothly.
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