Create Your Own Masterpiece with the Take Home Kit in Bloomington, Illinois
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required; suitable for all ages and abilities
Overview
Discover Bloomington’s unique art adventure with the Take Home Kit from Merlot & A Masterpiece. Perfect for all skill levels, this DIY painting experience offers a creative retreat you can enjoy at your own pace.
Take Home Kit
Paint On Your Own! • Curbside Pickup Provided
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About This Adventure
Unleash your creativity with our DIY Take Home Kits, perfect for artists of all ages! Each kit includes a 12x12 canvas, brushes, and all the paint needed, along with a step-by-step video tutorial. Enjoy painting in the comfort of your home and create your own masterpiece!
DIY Take Home Kits!
About
We supply you with everything you need to create your Masterpiece in the comfort of your own home! Geared more for our younger artists – but truly fun for all ages!
Once you register, we will also email you our step-by-step video of your selected painting choice.
Select your preferred painting choice during the checkout!
Included
We supply you with:
- 12x12 canvas
- Your own brushes to keep!
- Paint cup
- Paint palette
- Disposable Apron
- Napkins
- All the paint needed for your selected painting.
- Step-by-step video.
What To Know
Some helpful tips to make your painting experience as successful as possible.
- Have a Hairdryer handy to speed up the drying process (it is ok if you don’t have one).
- Cover your painting surface with an old tablecloth or newspaper so the paint does not stain your surface.
- Fill your water cup about halfway with water; no need to change it throughout the painting process.
- Enjoy!!
Kit Collection Your Take Home Kits are available for pick-up on Saturdays between 11 am - 12:30 pm.
Alternate pick-up times may be available but are not guaranteed. After the checkout, please contact Merlot and A Masterpiece if you require an alternate time.
Adventure Tips
Set up your workspace with good lighting
Choose a bright, well-lit area indoors to ensure you can clearly see colors and brush strokes.
Protect your surfaces
Use a drop cloth or newspaper to keep your work area free from paint spills.
Take breaks to avoid fatigue
Painting can be relaxing but also tiring; pause regularly to keep your hands steady and your focus sharp.
Follow the step-by-step guide
Use the included instructions to build your painting layer by layer for best results.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Red foxes occasionally seen in surrounding parklands
- Various songbirds such as cardinals and blue jays
History
Bloomington has a rich history as a hub for Midwestern culture and creativity, with arts organizations growing steadily since the early 20th century.
Conservation
Merlot & A Masterpiece uses sustainably sourced materials and minimal packaging to reduce its ecological footprint in line with Bloomington’s green initiatives.
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Recommended Gear
Apron or old clothes
Protect your clothing from paint splatters during your creative session.
Clean water container
For rinsing brushes and staying hydrated during painting.
Palette or mixing tray
Helps organize and blend your paints efficiently.
Paper towels or rags
Useful for cleaning brushes and wiping hands as you paint.