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 […]
It's Loon Festival Weekend! Bring the family into Kicks on Friday night, June 20th, at 5:30 PM and paint with your kids! Our instructor will show you how to use acrylic paint in a watercolor style to create your own colorful loon on an 8x10 canvas board. We will help you transfer the image 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 […]
Choose one of these signs to paint in our newly designed studio! We have added a fresh, new look to the front of our store: a work studio for demos and classes in a variety of subjects, including but not limited to: Wood signage, transfer appliqués, clay molds, patina finishes and Paint Couture paint for […]
This paint-along class is open to teens 13+ through adults of all ages! No experience necessary. Great class for the hesitant painter out there. Outlines are provided on 11x14 stretch canvases. Paint along, step by step, with acrylic paint. Some variations in color choices are possible. Register in advance! See our ticket policy below. $40 […]
Paint along, step by step, a cheerful image of an old, galvanized watering can nestled in the dandelions. A little lady bug offers a burst of red for a final touch. No need for drawing skills here-- the outline of the watering can is provided. Our instructor, Sara, provides you with different kinds of brushes […]
This bumblebee has been feasting on a lot of nectar! Your bumblebee doesn't need to be as chubby as this guy, but we'll help you make it as fuzzy and chubby as you wish. We often hear comments that the wings look difficult, but they are actually much easier than they look. We dilute the […]
Ever wondered how to paint loosely with watercolor for that "effortless" look? Try the tricks of the trade with local artist, Sara Porter, as your instructor. With demonstrations and one-on-one assistance, this is a hands-on experience that will open up your painting to a whole new world! This is a 3 hour workshop with a […]