SANTA MONICA WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Paint a Bear, Not a Picture: A High-Intensity 45-Minute Fluid Art Workshop in Santa Monica
A focused, 45-minute studio workshop at The Splatter Studio — transform a blank bear into a bold, dried-in‑studio keepsake while expert staff guide every pour and swirl.
Paint a Bear, Not a Picture: A High-Intensity 45-Minute Fluid Art Workshop in Santa Monica.
In a compact, hands‑on session at The Splatter Studio in Santa Monica, participants use vibrant fluid‑painting techniques to convert a blank bear into a saturated, personal sculpture — choosing size, colors and optional glitter, then leaving the piece to cure in‑studio for nearly two weeks.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
45 Minutes of Fluid Color and Motion
This is an intense, guided pour-and-swipe session: in 45 minutes you work with bold pigments and fluid techniques to coat a blank bear, exploring swirls, pours and splatters under instructor direction.
Pick Your Bear — Size and Sparkle
Choose between Medium or Big Bear sizes and opt for in‑studio glitter add‑ons to amplify your palette — the studio supplies paints and tools so you can focus on composition.
In‑Studio Drying and Storage
Once painted, your bear remains at the studio to dry: expect a 12–15 day curing period while the studio stores your finished piece until it’s ready to take home or display.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
The session is brisk and tactile: arrive at the Santa Monica studio, select your bear, then follow instructor cues through pours, swirls and controlled splatters as colors move and mingle across the form — a guided, studio‑led experiment in rhythm, color and texture.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The active workshop runs 45 minutes.
Meet at The Splatter Studio in Santa Monica.
No special materials required — the studio provides paints, brushes, gloves and aprons; optional glitter add‑ons are available in‑studio.
Your finished bear will dry in the studio and is expected to be ready after 12 to 15 days; the studio stores the piece during curing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Drip Bear Experience?
The painting session itself lasts 45 minutes.
Where do I check in for the workshop?
Check in at The Splatter Studio in Santa Monica.
Do I need prior art experience?
No experience is necessary — the studio team guides participants through every pour, swirl and splatter.
What sizes can I paint?
You can choose between Medium or Big Bear sizes.
When will my painted bear be ready to take home?
The studio dries and stores your piece; expect a 12 to 15 day drying period before it’s ready.
Are there age restrictions for participation?
Yes — bookings between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM require participants to be at least 13 years old and accompanied by a supervising adult; bookings starting at 7:00 PM or later require all participants to be 21 or older.
Do I need to bring paints or tools?
No — the experience includes all necessary materials such as brushes, gloves and aprons; glitter add‑ons are optional and available in‑studio.