Kids UV Painting in the Dark

Enjoy painting with a twist — it's all in the dark!



7+ years & Adults     1 hour

Class size 1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 70
  £25

The latest creative activity for kids in London is coming to Art Play London! A fun and semi-guided UV painting workshop where children can explore their artistic side using glow-in-the-dark paints in a dark setting — watch your paintings glow!
We recommend children aged 6 years and older, but younger children can also join with parent assistance.
Join us in a welcoming atmosphere, where our friendly teacher will start the session with an introduction and some ideas to inspire the young artists. Then, children are free to paint whatever they like — whether it’s their imagination, a favorite scene, or a fun character. The teacher will move around, offering guidance and help to support each child's creativity and skills.
No previous experience is necessary, just a love for art and a willingness to have fun! This class is perfect for kids who want to express themselves, learn new techniques, and create their own luminous masterpieces in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Upcoming dates for Kids UV Painting in the Dark

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 15 Oct 2026, 4:56am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

137 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 26 Dec 2027.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-12pm
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 4pm-5pm
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 10am-11am
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What you'll get
All materials needed to paint a UV canvas artwork to take home.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Money to purchase drinks.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Marinara Pizza (vegan) (£12)
  • Margherita Pizza (vegetarian) (£13)
  • Zucca Pizza (vegetarian) (£14)
  • Pepperoni Pizza (£15)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 7 years old).

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

Art Play, Art Play, Norton Folgate, London

This venue is within walking distance from Liverpool Street tube station (600m).

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  • 5/5 from Miguel Moragues, attended Oct 2026: The activity was amazing and Elena was fantastic with the kids. They loved looking at the inspiration and then having their own creativity flow. Good private space dowstairs and we weren't rushed after to have the pizzas and cake. And of course they get to take the painting home which is a bonus
  • 5/5 from Devon Griffith, attended Oct 2026: The class and the person taking it was very enjoyable. The attention to the pupils was high and they were very knowledgeable
  • 5/5 from Nathalie van Bael, attended Aug 2026: We had a brilliant time! Elena is lovely and so good with kids and sharing her knowledge and tips so kids and adults understand techniques shown. Very cool class and we will definitely be browsing other classes and options to come back! Great location too, right next to Liverpool st.
  • 5/5 from Remya Vijayakaran, attended Aug 2026: Amazing class with Elina's support. The kids enjoyed it and want to go back for another session. Highly recommended this place.
  • 5/5 from Michelle Perkins, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic fun class with a wonderful teacher, would highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Maya Komolafe, attended Aug 2026: This was very enjoyable! The teacher was so warm and welcoming. The atmosphere was relaxed and you're free to have fun and be creative. Would 100% return. :)
  • 5/5 from Rebecca Wildish, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher Jess was very gentle and encouraging. She provided lots of tips but ultimately let my two 7 year old girls do what they wanted. This hour was good value for money. We’ll be back!
  • 5/5 from Asheal Williams, attended Aug 2026: Fun class really enjoyed it, nice chilled vibes with good music and very fun friendly teacher.
  • 5/5 from Sacha Hickman, attended Aug 2026: Our teacher Alba was so lovely with the girls, they were given plenty of colours of paint and brushes and weren’t rushed at all with their creations. They absolutely loved it and we would definitely go again. There is also a bar if you want to get any snacks or drinks for whilst you’re painting.
  • 5/5 from Lyla Tadanier, attended Jul 2026: Daughter and her friends loved it. Definitely coming back!
  • 5/5 from Ama Acheampong-Mensah, attended Jul 2026: This class was great and really fun! I took my 10 year old niece and she loved it. It is also great for adults to participate too. The teacher Elena, was friendly, engaging, gave great guidance and made us feel comfortable and free to create something that is personal. I would recommend this to everyone!
  • 5/5 from Daisy Pumphrey, attended Jul 2026: Fantastic teacher who spent a long time chatting with my 7 year old budding artist and giving her inspiration and encouragement. My children had a wonderful time, and want to go back again next week!
  • 5/5 from Suzie Gillan, attended Jun 2026: The teachers were brilliant, easy instructions and very engaging for the kids. They all sat quietly and painted! The venue was fabulous too. The only downside was the catering element of the package. It took several reminders to give the kids drinks and the bar upstairs was very busy and chaotic so it took a long time to hydrate the thirsty kids. We also waited too long for the pizzas to arrive. The staff were amazing at trying to fix the catering issues but were restricted due to how busy and demanding the upstairs customers were. I think on a Saturday you need more bar staff to fulfil the mountain of cocktail orders and an assigned person to manage your large bookings especially for kids parties. I spent a lot of time at the upstairs bar trying to get help and drinks for the kids. For kids parties you should offer drinks included to avoid thirsty children and frustrated parents!
  • 5/5 from Jenna Titmus, attended May 2026: The activity was amazing. What a great activity. The staff were friendly and great with our little one.
  • 5/5 from Vicky Roussou, attended May 2026: We had an amazing experience with very friendly staff. The instructors provided clear guidance on how to start drawing on the canvas to achieve better results with UV lighting. The environment was nice and cosy, and they offered drinks for adults as well as food. Overall, it was a fantastic outing for my daughter's birthday, and all the kids had a wonderful time. They also allowed us to cut the birthday cake. I will definitely go back and highly recommend this place!
  • 5/5 from Khadija Mahgoub, attended Apr 2026: The teacher was so nice.She said all of are drawing -s are so nice.
  • 5/5 from Ilaria Oberto, attended Mar 2026: we had a lot of fun! My 5yo needed some guidance but was able to enjoy himself so I would definitely suggest this class also for children younger than 6
  • 5/5 from Celia Madrona Montes, attended Mar 2026: This was an amazing activity to do with kids but don’t lose the opportunity to join and do a paint as well! Elena was great engaging with all the kids and grown ups on the table we loved her entuthiasm
  • 5/5 from Sarah Briscoe, attended Mar 2026: Fun class for kids and great space! Teacher nice and made the class inviting and clear for kids
  • 5/5 from Sevinc Kisacik, attended Feb 2026: Enjoyed painting with neon paint as this is quite unique. Teacher was good too!
  • 5/5 from Clare Payne, attended Feb 2026: Wonderful class for my daughter’s ninth birthday. Elena was very friendly and great with the kids - encouraging and relaxed. They all had a wonderful time.
  • 5/5 from Shumaila Kausar, attended Jan 2026: Naomi was an excellent teacher, answered all the children's questions and made the class really enjoyable.
  • 5/5 from Amy Reid, attended Jan 2026: Ellie was a wonderful teacher to a party of 9 year olds who were excited but not particularly confident. She was supportive, helpful and so encouraging. The kids loved the UV aspect of panting and the fact they could all go home with their creations. The set up was excellent - everyone had their own easel and space in which to paint. We would definitely recommend Ellie and ArtPlay.
  • 5/5 from Briony Dussard, attended Jan 2026: We went to Art Play for my daughters 9th birthday party and it was fantastic. The teacher was helpful, kind and engaged so nicely with all the children. Would definitely go again!
  • 5/5 from Jonathan Habert, attended Dec 2025: Amazing experience. Very friendly staff and great settings. I took my 5yo for her first UV painting experience and she had a blast. Kudos to the staff who made this experience memorable.
  • 5/5 from Monique Pernet, attended Dec 2025: He was very attentionate to every kid
  • 5/5 from Khadija Maalow, attended Nov 2025: Had an amazing private art session with Ms Naomi - we had such a wonderful experience with her. She has a natural talent for making children feel comfortable, confident, and excited to create. Her patience, kindness, and fun teaching style kept every child happily engaged from start to finish.
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Art Play London
Art Play London

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Art Play London was founded by Silva Castellani in 2018, starting in galleries such as Phillips, and pop up venues around London.
Art Play is now a new art studio which opened in East London in February 2022, where children and adults of all ages are free to release their imaginations and inner creativity.
Art Play has a strong focus and the environment and aims to educate children and adults on their environmental impact through art, using a variety of sustainable mediums and materials.
Art Play is part of the worldwide Precious Plastic community which means it will be a plastic collection point for people to drop off their HDPE plastic which would otherwise end up in landfills or the ocean. The plastic is then shredding and melted and turned into useful objects and pieces of art, such as plant pots and coasters.
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