Dive into a neon-lit creative session at Mess Hall MN in Hopkins, where splatter painting meets black lights. This unique, hands-on activity transforms traditional artistry into an immersive adventure.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities.
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History
Hopkins developed as a railroad town in the late 1800s and has maintained a vibrant arts and cultural community within its historic downtown.
Conservation
Mess Hall MN supports sustainable practices by using eco-friendly paints and minimizing waste during their painting experiences.
Mess Hall MN
Dive into a neon-lit creative session at Mess Hall MN in Hopkins, where splatter painting meets black lights. This unique, hands-on activity transforms traditional artistry into an immersive adventure.
Mess Hall MN is a creative studio located in Hopkins, Minnesota that specializes in hands-on, high-energy art experiences for kids, teens, and adults.
The studio offers a wide range of public classes, private events, birthday parties, summer art camps, and customized field trips. Signature programs include Messy Art Party, Extreme Art Party, Neon Art Party, Messy Pour Party, Messy Slime Party, Messy Adults public classes, and Summer Art Camps for ages 6–15.
Birthday parties combine guided instruction with playful, messy projects such as splatter painting, spin art, slime workshops, and DIY face and body painting. Many party packages include cake and pizza and provide a special T-shirt for the birthday child to decorate. The Messy Pour Party focuses on clean and dirty pours and includes two canvases. Neon-themed experiences add glow-in-the-dark paint options for extra excitement.
Summer Art Camps run weekly with project-based schedules, free art time, and a gallery showcase to highlight campers’ work. Public events include toddler-focused Messy Monsters sessions and kids’ Messy Artists experiences for ages 6–12. Private offerings include a 1.5 hour Signature Art Experience for groups and customized field trips titled Art WITHOUT Limits.
Mess Hall MN emphasizes guided sessions led by trained Messy Artists in a studio setting in Hopkins. The business hosts both public calendar events and private bookings, accommodating a variety of ages and group sizes. Families and groups can expect creative instruction, hands-on materials, and memorable, art-filled celebrations in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Check the public calendar for class schedules and special events.
Location
Hopkins, MN
Studio located in Hopkins, Minnesota
Age Range
Under 5–15+
Programs for toddlers to teens
Experiences
17 experiences
Parties, camps, classes, field trips
Event Types
Public & Private
Open classes and booked events
Reserve a birthday party, camp week, or public class — view the public calendar or request a private booking to secure a date.
Wear clothes you don’t mind getting stained
Splatter painting can get messy—opt for old clothes or bring a protective apron included in the session.
Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled
Arriving a bit ahead of time helps you get comfortable with the setup and instructions before the painting begins.
Choose your canvas size thoughtfully
Decide if you want one large piece or two smaller canvases based on your creative goals and available time.
Plan for transportation of your creations
Bring a suitable bag or box if you want to protect your wet neon painting on the trip home.
Old clothes or apron
Protect your clothes from paint splatter during the session.
Protective face mask
Optional for those sensitive to paint fumes or dust.
Bag or box for canvases
Safely transport your wet or finished neon painting.
Camera or smartphone
Capture your glowing masterpiece and the unique ambiance.