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Paint Your Pet Night in Bloomington, Illinois - Bloomington

Paint Your Pet Night in Bloomington, Illinois

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all fitness levels as the activity is mostly seated and relaxed.

Overview

Create a stunning pet portrait at Paint Your Pet Night in Bloomington! Enjoy a relaxed BYOB evening with expert guidance, perfect for pet lovers and art enthusiasts alike.

Bloomington, Illinois

Paint Your Pet Night

All Ages Welcome • No Experience Necessary • Our FAVORITE Class!

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About This Adventure

Join us for a unique "Paint Your Furbaby" class, where you'll create a stunning portrait of your pet! With expert guidance, you'll paint from a pre-sketched canvas, focusing solely on your furry friend. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with BYOB options, making it a memorable night of creativity and fun!

Paint your furbaby!

Duration

  • 2.5 Hours

About Our absolute favorite class! Yes - you heard it right; paint your pet night! Hosted ONCE A MONTH.   We sketch it out - you paint it.  Portrait style!

How does it work?

  • Once you confirm for class at the checkout, you will want to email us a photograph of your furbaby. Instructions are provided in your confirmation email following the checkout.

What To Expect

  • Our artists will sketch out your pet on the canvas prior to the day of class, and on the night of your class, you will paint your furbaby!
  • Our local artist will help guide you, but please note; this is not a step-by-step class.  
  • Our artist can give you tips and tricks and help you with color, but this is a free paint class.

You will have an amazing masterpiece of your special baby created all by yourself!

What To Know

  • Send a clean, clear photo of your pet, nothing blurry.
  • If you have signed up for multiple pets, please send single pets at a time in each photo. (1x sketch per pet and booking).  1 PET PER BOOOKING/ PER PAINTING
  • The background of your painting will be a solid color - allowing you to spend time painting your pet.  So find a photo that is a great portrait of your pet - and do not worry about backrground items or toys.  We won't sketch those. 
  • need to be emailed to the studio no less than 48 hours prior to class. If we do not receive your photo by the requested time, we cannot guarantee the sketch will be ready.
  • Send photos to merlotandamasterpiece@gmail.com *T his class is recommend for 10yrs and up
  • parental discretion for Friday and Saturday evening classes.
  • For any participants drinking alcohol – you must be at least 21 years of age and have valid identification. Included

What's Included

  • Your personalized photo of your pet printed to use for reference.
  • Paint, the canvas, and the brushes. Instruction from local artists.
  • Amenities, such as glasses, wine openers, ice, plates, and silverware.
  • Best of all, we clean up for you.

What To Bring

  • We are a complete BYOB (Bring your own booze).
  • Bring any drinks, alcoholic or NON, and your snack or food of choice.
  • Valid Identification Age 21+ for any alcohol consumption.
  • There is no dress code, but there is a possibility that you might get paint on your clothing. We will provide you with an apron but painters have been known to get involved in their work of art.

Adventure Tips

Bring a Photo of Your Pet

Even though there's a pre-sketched canvas, a clear photo helps you capture details better.

Dress for Outdoor Comfort

Wear comfortable clothing that you don’t mind getting a little paint on.

Use Bug Spray in Warmer Months

Mosquitoes can be active during summer evenings, so apply repellent as needed.

Arrive Early to Settle In

Arriving a bit early helps you get comfortable and set up your workspace smoothly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • White-tailed deer
  • Red fox

History

Bloomington was originally part of early 19th-century Illinois settlement and has rich cultural ties to local artisan communities.

Conservation

Efforts in Bloomington focus on maintaining green spaces and minimizing waste during outdoor events like Paint Your Pet Night.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable Clothing

Essential

Wear clothes that allow easy movement and don’t mind getting a bit of paint on.

Bug Spray

Keep away mosquitoes for a more pleasant outdoor painting session.

summer specific

Light Jacket or Sweater

Essential

Stay comfortable during cooler spring evenings.

spring specific

Camera or Smartphone

Capture your finished masterpiece and moments from the event.