We are offering a selection of vintage style paper and old piano music to begin your project with a background of your choice. Follow along with our instructor to apply your background onto a 12x12 canvas board and we’ll help you distress it to your liking. This example was done with a chick outline, but […]
Step by step, paint your own Easter tree to display year after year in a painterly style. We will be using stencils for the eggs, or you have the option of using patterned paper to apply the eggs. Bring your own beverages and snacks, or enjoy a coffee, tea, or cocoa on us. Come to […]
This 16x20 landscape features the beauty of filtered sunlight and falling blossoms glistening in the sun as they float down to decorate the grass. A well-worn path cuts through the grass on rolling hills, ending under a favorite thinking spot- an old tire hanging from a cherry blossom tree. We invite you to paint with […]
Celebrate the end of the school year and the arrival of summer with us at Kicks! Paint along, step by step, a cheerful image of an old, galvanized watering can nestled amongst the dandelions. A little lady bug offers a burst of red for a final touch. No need for drawing skills here, as the […]
A must-have painting for the camper or just for summer wall art! We start this painting with an outline provided on a black 11x14 canvas, no drawing skills required! Follow along, step by step, and paint your own retro camper with glowing lights for that cozy, nostalgic vibe. The glowing lights are easier than they […]
This class is our second in our new series of classes with Sara Porter. Each class will be 2 hours long with a focused lesson on an area of art, such as shading, trees, different types of paint brushes, and in this case, color theory. We will cover the basics of mixing colors to achieve […]
The Blue Dasher dragonfly has been simplified for beginners! We provide an outline of the dragonfly, so no drawing skills are needed. Step by step, you can paint a beautiful dragonfly in acrylic paint on a 12x16 canvas. 16+ please! $45 Ticket Policy: *No refunds *Register in advance! Registration closes at 8PM the night before. […]
Get ready for July 4th with this fun giraffe to hang on your walls! She's smart, she's festive, she's wearing Linda's glasses, and she's ready for fireworks! With paint splattered spots, every giraffe will be unique. We transfer the outline and use a template for the glasses. (I actually laid down my own glasses and […]
In honor of the annual Loon Festival in Crosslake, we have chosen "Loon Call" to paint on Saturday the 21st of June. After enjoying many of the events in town, make your day complete with a loon painting all your own! Finish in time to hit the food trucks before they close and enjoy the […]
Painting "loosely" with watercolor forces us to let go of details and focus on the essence of the subject. We use a wet-on-wet technique for much of the painting to achieve beautiful effects that surprise you every time. This class doubles as both a watercolor lesson and a paint-along experience. Need to relax a little? […]
Babe the Blue Ox is back this summer with his silly antics! A must-have for your cabin or a great date option! Finish in time to catch dinner and music in Town Square. An outline is provided on a larger, 16x20 canvas, so no drawing skills are needed. Paint along, step by step, and find […]
Celebrate the July 4th weekend painting our patriotic giraffe! She’s smart, she’s festive, she’s wearing Linda’s glasses, and she’s ready for fireworks! With paint splattered spots, every giraffe will be unique. We transfer the outline and use a template for the glasses. (I actually laid down my own glasses and traced them) It’s not as […]