About The Paint Party Studio

Eileen Rafferty, Artist and Owner

I’ve known since kindergarten that art would be in my future. “Eileen has good ideas for art” my kindergarten teacher wrote in my report card. Fast forward many years, and I found myself earning my Bachelor degree from The School of Visual Arts in New York alongside some amazing artists. From there, I went on to have a rewarding career as an Art Director and Graphic Designer for Scholastic, Time Warner, and numerous freelance accounts, including NY Daily News, NY Times, and Macys. After moving to Flemington over 20 years ago, I took time away from the art world to raise my three daughters, but I have kept my passion strong by painting just about anything. From murals to children’s furniture my trademark whimsical art has brought a smile to many. I’ve realized that teaching art is where I find my comfort zone and sharing my passion is very rewarding. My desire to open my own “entertainment style” art class studio has been in the making for some time and I am optimistic that you will enjoy your night out at my labor of love - “The Paint Party Studio.” I have a talented team of artists eager to make you feel at home, relax, have fun, enjoy good conversation, paint, and take home YOUR masterpiece! Our childrens birthday parties, camps and classes are second to none, I am amazed at the talent the young children have who come to our studio!...When I tell them I started at age 5 drawing Wilma Flinstone...they don't know who that is...but they get it!...what I try to instill in then is "love what you do and it's not a job!"

Liz Levering, Artist

Elizabeth Levering is a local artist and teacher. She is also a new mommy to Henry! She earned a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art from Mason Gross School of Art witha concentration in Painting. Currently Liz teachers art at a local high school where she helps students to develop themselves as artists in a multitude of different art disciplines including fine arts such as drawing painting, and sculpture; Crafts such as collage, batik, and book making, as well as photography and digital media. We are excited to have Liz teach our childrens after school program as well as summer camp and evening paint and sip classes!

Jen Stafford, Artist

Jen is a local artist and art teacher at East Amwell School. She graduated from Syracuse University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in surface pattern design. Jen later went to Kean University to earn her Masters in Fine Ats Education. Jen lives locally and is a mother of three sons. Currently she is teaching students at East Amwell School in Kindergarten through 8th grade about art history, different art mediums and various techniques. We are excited to have Jen teaching our summer camps as well as evening paint and sip classes and corporate events!

Mare Limbert, Artist

Mare grew up in Bucks County but recently crossed the river to Frenchtown where she resides with her boyfriend Ray and three cats. She knew at a very young age in elementary school that she was interested in all things creative and has a natural artistic ability. She's a self-taught artist who loves her trade. Her favorite part about working at The Paint Party Studio is seeing the happy faces when the adults are finished with their painting! We are so happy to have Mare on our staff teaching kids as well as adults!

Caroline Clark, Artist

Caroline is a student at Rutgers University's Mason Gross School of the Arts. She is currently in the process of getting her bachelor in the fine arts with a concentration in drawing and painting. Caroline enjoys playing guitar and singing in her free time, as well as playing soccer. Her favorite part of working at Paint Party is getting to see kids with a love for art at a young age and getting to foster that passion. Caroline does many of the kids birthday parties, offsite parties as well as adult classes!

Kelly Takayama, Artist

Kelly is a 2014 graduate of Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. She earned her undergraduate degree in art education with a concentration in watercolors. Kelly is currently teaching at the Old Turnpike Middle School in Tewksbury Township, NJ. She also works at the Ravens Run Visual and Performing Arts Camp is New Hope, PA during the summer months. When she’s not teaching art, Kelly enjoys visiting art museums, cooking, and spending time with her friends and family. Kelly does a great job with the adults as well as kids we are so happy to have her on staff!