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 […]
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 […]
Here in the land of 10,000 lakes, we also appreciate the beauty of our ponds, wetlands, channels and bays. This painting brings countless memories of Minnesota nights by the water. This painting is much easier to paint than it may appear! Never under-estimate the usefulness of a hair dryer in the art studio-- Yes, we […]
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 […]
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 […]
A blue dragonfly hovers over Monet's pond in this 12x16 acrylic painting. Full disclosure, this painting did NOT start out intending to look like Monet's pond, which is why there are grasses instead of lily pads. However, the results inspired me (Sara) to teach this painting again with lily pads below instead of grasses. If […]
The world of paint brushes can be quite confusing, especially given the wide range of prices, and each company using their own numbering system! In this class, you will learn the basics of the various paint brushes most commonly used-- what they are called, how to load them, how to paint with them, and how […]
