Spring is coming! Learn how to design and assemble your own hoop wreath with our supply of silk florals, ribbon, and various embellishments such as teacups, birds, eggs, nests, and much more! Hands on learning, personalized instruction, all the materials you need to take home a beautiful wreath and the knowledge you need to expand […]
This little garden gnome’s nose makes an excellent perch for any butterfly taking a rest! Learn how to use water color’s unique effects, even so-called “mistakes,” such as “bloom,” to make a butterfly’s wings appear light and transparent! We will start with an outline, prepared in advance, so no drawing skills are needed to enjoy […]
Spring is in the air! These yellow tulips will welcome spring into your home year after year. This painting is our favorite for hesitant first timers. You know who you are! Follow along, step by step, and discover how much fun painting can be! This is a 12x16 painting in acrylic. Bring your favorite beverage […]
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 […]
It’s that time of year again! As we welcome the signs of spring, create your own front entry art to welcome visitors. Our seasonal sign boards are designed to be complete without words needed, and they are double sided for those who want to return to paint another season on the other side. Say “Welcome” […]
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 […]
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? […]