Something for the dancers. And everyone else.
A staff Christmas party brings together people with very different ideas of a good night. Some head straight for the dance floor. Others are happiest catching up over a drink.
You don’t need to fill every minute. Start with music and one activity people can choose to join during the social part of the evening.
Our suggestion: choose something that’s interesting to watch, easy to try and comfortable for colleagues who prefer to stay out of the spotlight.
Robot portraits
A robot draws your colleagues in pen, line by line. Guests take a photo, watch the drawing appear and leave with their portrait. Friends can gather around without anyone having to perform.
Good fit: drop-in entertainment with a personal takeaway. Match the number of robots and drawing time to your guest count. See the robot in action →
A DJ or live music
Set the mood during dinner, then turn up the energy for dancing. Music gives the evening a rhythm; a separate activity gives non-dancers somewhere to spend time.
Good fit: teams that enjoy a dance floor, or parties that need music throughout the evening.
Trivia or a hosted game
A short team game gives colleagues from different departments a reason to talk. Give it a clear place in the schedule so it doesn’t compete with dinner service or speeches.
Good fit: friendly competition and a group happy to take part at the same time.
A photo booth
A familiar, easy way for colleagues to get a photo together. Ask whether the package includes prints, digital sharing, props and an attendant.
Good fit: quick group pictures and a casual activity people can visit throughout the evening.
A caricature artist
Guests can chat with an artist while their drawing takes shape. It’s a personal experience, with an original drawing to take home. Check how many guests can be drawn in the time you book.
Good fit: a group that enjoys the conversation and character of a live artist.
Games or a roaming magician
Casino-style tables, arcade games or a magician visiting small groups can give people reasons to move around. Ask how many guests can participate at once and how much room is needed.
Good fit: a social crowd and a venue with space for several gathering spots.
“Wait. Is that robot drawing you?”
That’s the idea behind Robo Portraits: something people can stop, watch and talk about together. A moving pen gives curious colleagues a reason to gather. The finished portrait gives them something personal to take home.
Guests choose a realistic line portrait or a caricature. Our attendant helps with the photo and runs the station, leaving you free to enjoy the party.
- Take a quick photo. Our attendant helps each guest use the tablet and choose a portrait style.
- Watch the pen move. A physical robot draws the portrait in pen while guests and colleagues watch.
- Take it home. The drawing is theirs to keep, on a 6 × 4 inch card. Simple and detailed styles are available.
We bring the robots, a 6-foot table and our own internet hotspot. Your venue supplies a nearby standard outlet and space for guests to gather.
Plan around the moments you already have.
Arrival, dinner, a few words from leadership, then time to relax. Put your entertainment where people have time to enjoy it.
Arrival & drinks: give people a place to gather.
A drawing station or another drop-in activity gives early arrivals something to do while everyone settles in. Position it where guests can see it, clear of the entrance and bar queue.
Dinner & speeches: keep the focus on the room.
Decide whether entertainment will pause during the formal part of the evening. Confirm this with your provider before booking so you know which hours you’re paying for.
After the formalities: let guests choose their pace.
Open the dance floor and give people another activity nearby. Robot portraits can fit into this social time while colleagues mingle and take turns.
For Robo Portraits: packages include 2 hours of drawing time. Paused time during dinner or speeches is $95 per hour. A continuous drawing window is the simplest schedule; we’ll help you work out the timing.
What does a holiday party drawing station cost?
For parties from November 15 to December 31, these totals include the 15% peak-date fee. Each option includes 2 hours of drawing time.
| Setup | Holiday price (CAD + applicable taxes) | About | Staff and time | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 robot | $1,206.35 | 45 portraits | 1 attendant · 2 hours | $1,049 + 15% |
| 2 robots | $1,493.85 | 90 portraits | 1 attendant · 2 hours | $1,299 + 15% |
| 3 robots | $1,781.35 | 130 portraits | 2 attendants · 2 hours | $1,549 + 15% |
Portrait counts are planning estimates, not guaranteed totals; the styles guests choose affect capacity. Prices above exclude add-ons, extra time, travel fees where applicable and the 10% rush fee for bookings made less than 14 days before the event. Saturdays outside the holiday period also carry the 15% peak-date fee. Your quote confirms every line before you book. See all prices & fees.
Included in your package
Robots, attendant staffing as shown above, a table and a portrait for every guest drawn during the booked time. Setup and pack-down aren’t billed. Travel is free within Winnipeg and up to 30 km beyond the Perimeter.
Match capacity to participation
A 100-person party doesn’t always need 100 portraits. Decide whether you want most guests to have a turn or simply want an optional activity. Tell us your guest count and plans; we’ll suggest the setup and drawing time.
A few details make planning much easier.
Send an inquiry once you have a date and a rough guest count. You can work through the smaller details together.
- Your date and venue. Include the location, even if the room booking is still being finalized.
- An approximate guest count. Think about how many people may want a portrait, as well as the total attendance.
- The entertainment window. Share dinner and speech times so the drawing time fits around them.
- Space and access. Check room for the 6-foot table, an outlet nearby, guest circulation and setup access.
Comparing a few quotes?
Check active entertainment time, staffing, setup, take-home items, travel, peak-date fees, taxes and deposit terms. A lower headline price may cover a different amount of service. Explore staff & holiday party packages →
Still working out the details?
Will quieter colleagues enjoy this?
Guests can watch before deciding whether to have a portrait. There’s no stage, group performance or requirement to participate. It’s a drop-in activity, so each person can choose how involved they want to be.
How long does a portrait take?
About 1.5 minutes for a simple style or 2.5 minutes for a detailed style, including the photo. Allow for guest changeovers and a mix of styles when planning. The package figures above are a more useful capacity guide than multiplying the fastest drawing time.
What if we have more than 130 guests?
Not every guest will necessarily want a portrait. If you want more people to have a turn, ask about extra drawing time; up to 3 robots can run at one event. We’ll discuss your guest count and schedule before recommending a setup.
Can our company logo be included?
Yes. Having your logo drawn into each portrait is an optional $250 add-on. Branded card stock and other options are also available. See the current add-ons and prices.
Does an inquiry reserve our date?
No. An inquiry lets us check availability and prepare a quote without a booking commitment. We reply within one business day. When you’re ready to book, a 50% deposit secures the date; the balance is due 7 days before the event.
Bring a drawing robot to your Christmas party.
Send us your date, location and approximate guest count. We’ll check availability and recommend a setup for your team.
Check your party date. A reply within one business day. No booking commitment when you inquire. Prefer to talk? 204-819-7708
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