A Relaxing Painting Hobby for Parents & Seniors at Artime

When the kids grow up or work winds down, many people suddenly have more free time — and no clear idea of how to spend it. Painting is an easy hobby to start, has no rush, and ends with something you can hold. Here is why a session at Artime by Global Art suits parents and seniors with time on their hands.

Why painting suits people with free time

1. Time for yourself, at your own pace

There are no deadlines and nobody judging whether the painting is good. You set the rhythm — paint quickly or slowly, and pause for a sip of water whenever you like.

2. A chance to try something new in a relaxed setting

Many people have not held a brush in years. A studio with all materials ready and a team to guide you means you do not need to worry about what to bring or where to start.

3. A finished painting to take home

You leave with your own painting — hang it at home or give it to a child or grandchild as a gift. It means more than something bought in a shop.

4. Bring someone you love

Come alone, with a friend, a partner, or your children and grandchildren. Painting gives you a way to chat and spend time together without staring at a screen.

Never painted before — how a Casual Session works

Artime is a painting studio for adults on Floor 8 (Education zone) of CentralPlaza Ladprao. A Casual Session takes about 1.5–2 hours with a facilitator guiding in Thai or English. The team prepares the sketch outline and paints for you, and you simply follow along step by step. Everything is provided — easel, canvas, acrylic paints, brushes and an apron.

Options that suit parents and seniors

• Workshop (one-off) — 20×20 cm painting ฿800 or 30×40 cm ฿1,000 per person. Ideal if you want to try it first.
• Individual Plan — One Day ฿1,200 · 1 month ฿4,000 · 3 months ฿10,000 · 6 months ฿16,000 · 12 months ฿28,000, for anyone who wants to paint regularly.
• Group of friends, 4–10 people (Bonding) — ฿600 per person for a 20×20 cm painting or ฿800 per person for 30×40 cm. Good for meeting friends of your own generation.

Prices are as of the publication date — please confirm the latest details with the team on LINE before booking. See all packages on the Artime page.

Tips for your first time

• Pick a painting you like or that means something to you — a simple design is fine; the fun is in doing it.
• You do not need to match the original — your painting is yours, and different colour choices make it unique.
• Wear comfortable clothes — aprons are provided, but acrylic paint can still stain a little.
• Bring a friend or family member — company makes a first visit feel easier.
• Message the team on LINE first if you have concerns — for example about sitting for a while or holding a brush — so they can suggest what works for you.
• Choose a time that suits you — open Wed–Fri 10:00–18:00 and Sat–Sun 09:00–19:00 (closed Mon–Tue).

Wrap-up — free time that ends with a painting to take home

For parents or seniors with time to spare and a wish to try something new, one painting session is a way to spend free time with no experience, no shopping for materials, and a finished piece to take home. For more on painting as a way to unwind, read Painting for Stress Relief — 5 Reasons, or if you want to gather friends and family at year-end, see our Christmas & New Year painting party ideas.