What exactly is included in the kit?

The Paint kit (8x10) includes an 8x10 pre-stretched canvas, a selection of paints, three brushes (flat and round), a small palette, and a one-page instruction guide.

Is this kit suitable for children?

Yes—materials are beginner-friendly and non-toxic, but adult supervision is recommended for younger children and for handling small parts.

Can I use this kit outdoors at Coon Rapids parks?

Yes, the kit is designed for portable use and works well at park benches, overlooks, or picnic tables at places like Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park.

How do I clean the brushes?

Clean brushes with tap water immediately after use; for dried paint, use warm soapy water and gentle agitation to restore bristles.

Is the paint permanent when dry?

Acrylic paints dry water-resistant and are stable for framing; consider applying a varnish if you want extra protection against UV or moisture.

How can I buy or pick up a kit?

Order online using the provided referral link for delivery or local pickup options—check the booking page for current availability and pickup hours.

Paint Kit (8x10): Bring a Mini-Studio to Coon Rapids by the Mississippi

Adventure Brief

Pack a pocket studio and head to the river: this Paint kit (8x10) gives beginners and families everything they need for a quick plein-air session in Coon Rapids. Compact, travel-friendly, and easy to clean, it’s designed for short outings and small keepsakes.

1–2 hours

easy

From $11.84

Bring a mini-studio to the Mississippi’s edge with the Paint kit (8x10), a compact, all-in-one set built for quick creative sessions in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, United States. The kit centers on an 8-by-10 canvas and a curated palette of paints, plus brushes and a simple guide that makes it friendly for kids, couples, and anyone who wants to sketch ideas outdoors or finish a small piece at home. It’s ideal for taking downriver to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park or setting up on a kitchen table when weather keeps you inside. What makes this offering special in this river town is its portability and local fit: the canvas size is large enough to capture a river bend, shoreline reed, or oak-lined park view, yet small enough for a backpack or tote. The paints behave like student-quality acrylics—fast-drying, forgiving layers that suit beginner brushwork and more experimental mark-making. Included brushes cover flat and round strokes; the kit encourages practice runs of light washes, short impasto touches, and quick plein-air sketches inspired by the Mississippi River corridor and nearby wetland habitats. Practical design details count: everything fits a single kit box, the guide gives step-by-step color mixes, and cleanup relies on ordinary tap water and paper towels. Those features make the kit an easy add-on for families visiting local parks, date nights at a café that allows a tabletop canvas, or a rainy afternoon at a local rental cottage. It also works as a low-barrier introduction to painting for visitors who want a souvenir that they made themselves. Coon Rapids offers natural prompts for subject matter—river channels, floodplain grasses, and migrating waterfowl—so a small canvas becomes a focused study rather than an overwhelming project. The kit’s size and ease make it a practical studio alternative for travelers: it slips into a daypack on hikes along the river, it travels in a car, and it fits on a campground table. Whether you’re looking to try painting for the first time, share a creative evening with family, or take a portable studio to a riverside bench, this Paint kit (8x10) simplifies the process. It pairs cleanly with short outings to local overlooks and gives you an accessible way to translate a Coon Rapids scene into a small, framed keepsake. Order it online for pickup or delivery and tuck it into your daypack for an improvised session by the river; the compact dimensions mean it’s travel-friendly and low-risk for first timers. It makes a thoughtful gift for visiting relatives or a neighbor who likes hands-on crafts, and because the materials are familiar to local art teachers, the outcomes translate well to framing and display in a modest home gallery proudly.