Paint the Northern Lights in Water Mixable Oil Paint
2026-01-03 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Kicks the Art Place, 36066 County Road 66, Crosslake, MN, 56442, United States
Many Minnesotans saw the Northern Lights this past November, and some captured beautiful photos of the reds and greens. Why not try your hand at painting them? If you’ve never tried water-mixable oil, you’re in for a real treat! “Water-Mixable Oil” sounds like an oxymoron! This paint offers the benefits of oil paint with the easy clean up of soap and water instead of paint thinner. While acrylic paint dries quickly, limiting the paint’s ability to blend smoothly, this paint remains wet like traditional oil paint, allowing for beautiful blending that oil painters love. We take advantage of this “open paint time” to create the glowing streaks of color in the sky and snow that looks as soft as a blanket. As usual, this is a paint and sip style class, so enjoy a hot beverage on us, or bring you own favorite beverage or snack. Allow for a full 3 hours, and prepare to leave with a tacky-wet painting. We recommend hanging your painting on a nail out of reach and just enjoy looking at it while it dries. Drying time varies with humidity levels and paint thickness. Faster than traditional oil paint, thin layers of this paint can be dry to the touch within hours to a few days, thicker layers can take several days to a week or more. We paint this on a larger canvas- 16×20. We feel it is a deserving subject for at least that much!
“Kick-in” the New Year with us at Kicks!
This class is for ages 18+ please!
$50
Ticket Policy:
*No refunds
*Register in advance! Registration closes at 8PM the night before the event. Last minute registrants, call to check on availability.
*Class minimum: 4
*In the event of not reaching the minimum, class is subject to cancellation.
*Cancellations by us will result in a credit towards a future class or a refund.

Winter Fox
2026-01-10 13:00 - 15:30
Our little red fox is either soaking up the last bit of sunlight on a short, winter day, or gazing into the morning’s rising sun. It’s up to you! This “paint and sip”- style class is easier than it looks. An outline of the fox is provided, and we’ll even add some tree outlines by request. All levels of painters are welcome! We provide coffee, tea, cocoa and cider, or bring your own beverage and snacks to enjoy while you paint. acrylic paint 11×14 stretch canvas.
$45
Ages 16+ recommended
Ticket Policy:
*No refunds
*Sign up in advance! Ticket sales close at 8PM the night before the event. Last minute inquiries, call to check on availability.
*Class minimum: 4
*In the event of not reaching the minimum, class is subject to cancellation.
*Cancellations by us will result in a credit towards a future class or a refund.

Winter Cardinals
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:30
If you love cardinals and need an activity to break up the drudgery of winter, you can’t miss this class! We provide the outline of the birds in this “Paint and Sip” style event. Come for an afternoon of creativity and fun! Bring your favorite beverage, snack, and sense of humor. We welcome all levels of painters, and no experience is necessary. This painting is done in acrylic paint on an 11×14 canvas. Ages 16+ please!
$45
Ticket Policy:
*No refunds
*Sign up in advance! Ticket sales close at 8PM the night before the event. Last minute inquiries, call to check on availability.
*Class minimum: 4
*In the event of not reaching the minimum, class is subject to cancellation.
*Cancellations by us will result in a credit towards a future class or a refund.

*Cancelled due to cold temps!* "Sending Love" Paint and Sip Project
2026-01-24 13:00 - 16:00
Update: This class is cancelled due to predicted cold temperatures and wind chill. However, you can still do this project on February 14th! Find it in our scheduled classes. Stay warm out there!
Here’s a new take on a Valentine Card for that special loved one! Make this for a special person or add some love to your walls at home with this 12×16 painting made with acrylic paint and paper cut outs. We take you step by step through the process, starting with a basic outline of the mailbox. We use heart-shaped hole punches to add a variety of paper hearts and a template to cut out an envelope with your choice of paper. Choose your own colors/designs/sizes to send your hearts flying through the wind! You have the freedom to be creative and add your own touch. This is a paint and sip event! Coffee, hot chocolate, and a variety of hot tea available on us, and in honor of this super sweet holiday, we gotta have the chocolates! Bring your own favorite beverage and snacks and be ready to have some fun! Great date option too! We have fewer tickets available for this event, so don’t wait to register!
$50 Ages 16+ please
Ticket Policy:
*No refunds
*Sign up in advance! Ticket sales close at 8PM the night before. Last minute inquiries, call to check on availability.
*Class minimum: 4
*In the event of not reaching the minimum, class is subject to cancellation.
*Cancellations by us will result in a credit towards a future class or a refund.

Snowman's Cardinal
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00
This snowman has had better days, as he helplessly watches this cardinal steal thread from his scarf. If you never tried painting with a pottery sponge, you are in for a pleasant surprise! The entire background and body of this snowman is done with a pottery sponge, resulting in a soft, fluffy effect. We use transfer paper to apply the outline of the bird, scarf, hat and carrot. You will have the option to put a smile on your snowman instead of the surprised expression, and you can skip the pulling thread if you wish. If you do opt for the thread, we can help you by request– either by painting it for you or offering a brush tip marker in a coordinating color. To achieve the depth of color in the scarf and bird, we will be painting with 3 tones of paint, starting with the darkest tone. Our instructor will guide you, step by step, to get the look! Join us for a fun afternoon and bring home a snowman to add to your collection! We accept all skill levels. No experience necessary for this paint and sip style experience! Enjoy a hot beverage on us, or bring your own. Great option for a date night or girls’ night out! We’ve allotted 3 hours for this class to ensure enough time is given to finish the cardinal. Ages 16+ is recommended.
$45
Ticket Policy:
*No refunds
*Sign up in advance! Ticket sales close at 8PM the night before the event. Last minute inquiries, call to check on availability.
*Class minimum: 4
*In the event of not reaching the minimum, class is subject to cancellation.
*Cancellations by us will result in a credit towards a future class or a refund.
