SANDY SPRINGS WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Blacklight Bears: Craft a Neon-Glowing Bear in Sandy Springs
A 2-hours, hands-on workshop at The Splatter Studio where you design a one-of-a-kind bear in a blacklight studio—this guide lays out what to expect, what’s included, and who this is best for.
Blacklight Bears: Craft a Neon-Glowing Bear in Sandy Springs.
Adventure brief
Blacklight Bears: Craft a Neon-Glowing Bear in Sandy Springs
Glow Drip Bear transforms the studio into a blacklight wonderland where neon paint and layered color create a bold, glowing finish. Guests design their own bear—from compact to statement sizes—using vibrant pigments that shift under the lights for a playful, immersive, and unmistakably modern piece.
Glow Drip Bear Experience at Atlanta Perimeter Studio - Sandy Springs, GA, is a sixty-minute blacklight painting session that turns a studio into a theater of neon color and tactile play. Situated in Sandy Springs just north of Atlanta’s Perimeter, the experience asks guests to pick one of four bear sculptures (9", 13", 21", or 28") and build a layered, glowing finish using neon paint under blacklight. The room’s main features are the blacklight lanes, the drip wall for testing colors, and the curing area where finished bears rest until pickup. Protective gear and tools are provided; artists of all ages work amid ultraviolet glow that makes pigments jump from dull to electric.
What makes this offering stand out in the Atlanta Perimeter Studio - Sandy Springs, GA scene is its combination of approachable hands-on craft, scale options that fit families and collectors, and a visual payoff that’s immediate and dramatic. The stacked sizes mean kids create keepsakes while adults can scale up to a 28" statement piece (age rules apply). The process is simple: check in, choose a size, don protective gear, paint in layers, and leave your piece to cure. Staff manage curing and pickup timing, which keeps the flow brisk and studio neat.
Small group sizes (up to five per booking) keep sessions intimate and ensure access to shared tools; larger groups are asked to contact the studio ahead of time. Children ages 6–15 must be accompanied by an adult, and no one under six is permitted, which helps maintain a safe, controlled space under the blacklight. That structure makes the studio a great option for birthday groups, date-night creatives, or travelers seeking a memorable indoor activity during a visit to Sandy Springs.
For visitors, the experience doubles as visual theater and tangible souvenir. The neon pigments respond to the ultraviolet environment in ways regular paint does not: ridges, drips, and layered sheens read differently under blacklight, so composition and timing matter. Sandy Springs itself, incorporated as a city in 2005, sits on the edge of Atlanta’s cultural orbit, and the studio reflects that local appetite for playful, modern art-making. Whether you’re shopping for an unusual gift, booking a family outing, or chasing a bold photo op, Glow Drip Bear delivers a polished, brightly lit creative session that’s fast, social, and unmistakably local.
Book online through the studio’s booking link, arrive on time to maximize session minutes, and expect to leave your piece to cure—pickup windows are provided after painting. Groups larger than five should contact the studio to coordinate. Note the studio lists accessibility available with advance notice and enforces a no-cancellations, no-refunds policy, so confirm attendee ages and travel plans before booking to avoid disappointment.
Route Schematic
Workshop flow
A concise sequence of studio stops that covers check-in, creation, and curing.
Check-in & Gear
Arrive at the studio, check in with staff, and put on the provided protective gear.
Choose Size & Design
Select a bear size (options vary) and plan your neon color scheme before beginning your glow-paint application.
Paint Under Blacklight
Create your layered design in the blacklight studio, watching colors shift and intensify as you work.
Cure & Pickup
Leave your bear at the studio to cure; the studio provides pickup timing once curing is complete.
This is a studio-based, seated workshop; participants should be able to remain in a low-movement, indoor blacklight environment. Operators may require adherence to age limits and studio rules; check age and safety notes before booking.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Blacklight immersion
The studio is set up as a glow-lit space where neon paints respond under blacklight, turning simple brushstrokes and drips into a luminous final piece.
Everything supplied for bright results
Each guest works with neon paint, tools, and protective gear provided by the studio to build layered color and effects that read differently under the lights.
A cured, glowing keepsake
Participants produce a one-of-a-kind glowing bear and leave it at the studio to cure; finished pieces are collected per the studio’s pickup schedule.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to make a Glow Drip Bear
You check in, get geared up, choose a bear size, and work beneath blacklight to layer neon paints and effects—an upbeat, hands-on session that emphasizes bold color and visual impact, resulting in a playful, immersive, and completely unique object.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits—and who should take care.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The workshop runs for 60 Min.
Meet at the Atlanta Perimeter Studio in Sandy Springs; please arrive on time to check in and get geared up.
One bear per guest (9", 13", 21", or 28"), neon paint, tools, protective gear, and access to the glow studio.
Bears remain at the studio to cure; the studio provides pickup timing once curing is complete.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the workshop?
The experience duration is 60 Min.
Where do I meet?
Meet at the Atlanta Perimeter Studio in Sandy Springs, GA.
What is provided during the session?
The studio provides one bear per guest (sizes 9", 13", 21", or 28"), neon paint, tools, and protective gear, plus access to the glow studio.
Do I take my bear home the same day?
No. Bears remain at the studio to cure; the studio will provide pickup timing after curing.
Are there age restrictions?
The workshop is open to ages 6 and up; the 28" bear has a minimum age of 13+.
What is the studio environment like?
The activity takes place in a blacklight environment.
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