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What we do

The experience your guests
will actually remember

Every great event needs a moment. Something people feel with their hands, make with their own creativity and carry home. That is exactly what PLAYCARNIVAL delivers — a unique, hands-on experience designed around your brand, your guests and your story.

Tell us about your event

01

Store & Brand Activations

Draw real crowds at retail openings, pop-ups and live events. Guests create something tied to your brand and take it home as a lasting keepsake.

02

VIP Client Evenings

Give your most valued guests an intimate creative experience they have never had before. Elegant, tactile and the kind of evening that builds genuine loyalty.

03

Product Launches

Turn your product reveal into a hands-on moment. We theme the activity to your launch story so guests become part of it — and your brand gets the content to match.

04

Celebrations & Milestones

Anniversaries, EOFY nights, client appreciation events — add something genuinely different. Creative, human and far more memorable than a sit-down dinner alone.

VIP Client Evenings Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport & Novotel Parramatta

When a cocktail night is
not quite enough

The events team at Trilogy Hotels wanted something genuinely special for their VIP clients — not just a nice venue and a few canapés. Something hands-on, beautiful and worth talking about the next morning. We delivered bespoke fluid art workshop evenings at two of their Sydney properties, each tailored to the room, the guests and the occasion.

Managed by Trilogy Hotels — Independent Hotel Management

Plan an event like this
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Premium Sydney hotel venuesTwo events, two different crowds, one consistent standard.
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Every guest left with their own artworkFinished fluid art canvases — a lasting reminder of the evening.
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Logistical stress for the client teamWe handled concept, setup, facilitation and pack-down.

Venue 1

Venue 2

Lucia standing in the fully set workshop room at Crowne Plaza Sydney AirportCrowne Plaza Sydney Airport
A VIP guest proudly showing her finished fluid art canvasCrowne Plaza Sydney Airport
VIP clients mid-session at the Novotel Parramatta art workshopNovotel Parramatta
The full group of VIP guests with their finished artworks after the Crowne Plaza workshop
Brand Activation BCF Grand Store Opening — Taren Point, NSW

So popular we ran out
within the first hour.

When OMD briefed us for BCF's biggest NSW store opening, we designed a themed craft activation where kids built boats and fish using real seashells from local beaches — on-brand, tactile and genuinely memorable. The activity drew more people than anyone expected.

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60 min
Sold out everything on the dayEvery seashell, boat and fish blank gone within the first hour.
NSW
Biggest BCF store opening in the stateA high-profile retail launch with thousands of visitors.

Client

Agency

The PLAYCARNIVAL craft activation station at the BCF grand store openingBCF Taren Point
Lucia demonstrating seashell art at the BCF activation
Kids crafting at the PLAYCARNIVAL activation table inside BCF Taren Point
The process

Simple for you.
Spectacular for them.

We handle everything from first idea to final pack-down. Your team is free to enjoy the moment with your guests.

Tell us about your event

Fill in the enquiry form with your date, venue, audience size and any brand or theme ideas you have in mind.

We design your experience

We come back with a tailored concept — activity type, theming and materials — matched to your brand and guests.

We handle everything on the day

Setup, facilitation, branded materials and full pack-down. Zero stress for your team from first minute to last.

Guests leave with something real

Every guest takes home their own creation — a lasting reminder of your brand and the unique experience.

Experiences on offer

Fully themed.
Completely unique.

Every experience is tailored to your brand, venue and audience. Nothing is off the shelf and nothing looks the same twice.

  • Fluid Art Sessions

    Guided paint pouring using torches, lazy Susans and bamboo skewers. Stunning results every time and far cleaner than people imagine. No experience required.

  • Themed Craft Workshops

    Bespoke craft activities built around your brand story — from hand-decorated bottles and polymer clay charms to seashell art and botanical makes.

  • Brand Activation Stations

    High-energy activity booths for retail openings and outdoor events. Built to draw crowds, spark conversations and give guests a reason to share.

  • Glow and UV Experiences

    Add a dramatic visual moment with UV paint sessions. Perfect for product reveals and evening events that need a genuine wow factor.

  • Nature and Botanical Craft

    Herb pots, seashell art, botanical pressing. Grounded and tactile — a beautiful fit for wellness, lifestyle and hospitality brands.

Worried about mess? Our corporate sessions are designed to be elegant and clean-friendly. No paint splatter, no stress — just beautiful results guests are genuinely proud of.
Elegant floral and paint setup at the PLAYCARNIVAL VIP workshop
Catering spread alongside the PLAYCARNIVAL art workshop
Finished fluid art canvases from the VIP workshop

We partnered with PLAYCARNIVAL for two of our sales events and it was a fantastic experience. The team delivered a fun, engaging activity that had everyone involved from start to finish. So much positive feedback from attendees — many commenting on how enjoyable and interactive the session was. The best part is that you do not need to be artistic to enjoy it. It brings people together, encourages conversation and creates genuine connections.

Crowne Plaza Sydney Airport · Google Review

Common questions

Things people
usually ask us

What types of corporate events does PLAYCARNIVAL run?

We run bespoke craft and art experiences for brand activations, store openings, product launches and VIP client evenings across Sydney. Every experience is tailored to your brand, venue and audience — nothing is off the shelf.

Is fluid art suitable for a corporate event?

Yes. Our corporate fluid art sessions are designed to be elegant and clean-friendly. No paint splatter, no stress — every guest produces a beautiful canvas artwork they take home as a lasting keepsake. It works beautifully for VIP evenings and product launches alike.

How far in advance do I need to book?

We recommend reaching out at least four to six weeks before your event to allow time for concept development, theming and materials preparation. For larger activations or events with specific branding requirements, eight weeks gives us the best result. That said, get in touch and we will always do our best to make it work.

What is included in a PLAYCARNIVAL experience?

Everything. We handle concept development, theming, all materials, setup, facilitation and full pack-down. Your team is free to focus entirely on your guests from the moment we arrive to the moment we leave.

Does PLAYCARNIVAL travel outside Sydney?

We are based in Sydney and mobile across NSW. If your event is further afield, get in touch and we can discuss what is possible.

Let's talk

Tell us about
your event

No brief too big or too boutique. Fill in the form and we will come back within one business day with creative ideas tailored to your brand and your guests.

Response within 1 business day
Tailored concept every time — no generic packages
All materials, setup and facilitation included
Based in Sydney and mobile across NSW