Mr Moose's antler has some guests, but he doesn't seem to mind! We provide the outline, so not to worry! Follow Sara's tips and tricks, such as blending with your fingers, and you'll be amazed at what you can do! Bring your friends, family, or significant other along to this class and you'll have an […]
Fall is around the corner, whether we like to think about it or not. Why not focus on the beauty to come! Soft, autumn colors reflect over still waters in this 12x16 painting in acrylic paint. When those colors start to change, you'll be ready with your new painting to display. Bring your favorite snacks […]
Here in the land of 10,000 lakes, we appreciate the beauty of our ponds, wetlands, channels and bays. This painting brings up countless memories of Minnesota nights by the water. Hints of metallic paint on the grasses add an extra glow. Sara will help you every step of the way, so you can have a […]
We will be using the technique of embossing our paper to create the veins in these leaves. Don't like drawing? This class begins with transferring the leaf outlines with graphite paper, so no drawing skill necessary! You'll be able to choose up to 3 leaf shapes and position them on the watercolor paper (9x12) to […]
The Apple Stand is an intermediate level painting inspired by the many apple orchards in Minnesota we all love. With this being a longer workshop, we will take a short break halfway through. There will be an outline on the canvas, so not to worry about drawing skills! We couldn't possibly paint this without some […]
We're bringing Owl's Perch for an encore this fall. We start with a black canvas, giving us opportunity to create interesting feather texture with white paint. This owl is inspired by the Burrowing Owl, known for its long legs. Your owl can be perched on a pumpkin like ours, or on something less distinctive like […]
Try a minimalistic approach to painting a Highlander cow with whimsical brush strokes against a black canvas. We start with a chalk outline and paint the whole look with only one paint brush. This painting is also a great option for a private painting party for Christmas! Contact us to schedule! This class is for […]
Paint along, step by step, with Sara, her painting entitled, "Chapel in the Woods." Inspired by a little white chapel from her childhood, this painting is sure to bring up some cozy, nostalgic vibes! An outline of the chapel and windows is prepared ahead of time, so no need to worry about drawing skills. We […]
Here's a fun way to try out watercolor paint! Four ornaments, with the Christmas message of your choosing. Watercolor is unique, in that the water can do most of the work. Templates are ALWAYS used for circles... I mean... who can draw a perfect circle? Not this artist! The script writing on the ornaments can […]
Babe the Blue Ox is getting into some Christmas mischief! We begin with a chalk outline on a black 16x20 canvas, and with acrylic paint, follow along with Sara, step-by-step. TRUST THE PROCESS! Our favorite part with this painting are the lights- we get to paint with our fingers. But not to worry, aprons are […]
"Kick" in the Holiday Season with us at Kicks! Our first Saturday class in November is "Snowy Christmas Tree", glowing in the darkness of a snowy December night. These are "paint and sip" style classes-- we provide coffee, cocoa, tea and cider, or bring your own favorite beverage and snacks! A great option for a […]
The Christmas Truck is back! This truck has the ability to be painted at your own level! The outline of the truck is provided, so no drawing skills are required to enjoy this class and leave with a painting you never thought you could do yourself! This is a "paint and sip" style event! We […]