Picture this: a cold winter evening, your favourite playlist playing, the kettle on and a canvas waiting on the table. A paintbrush in one hand, a cup of tea in the other and, for once, nowhere else you need to be. Within an hour or two, you’ll have painted a beautiful Irish landscape, something you’ll be proud to hang on your wall. That’s the magic of Art Club’s Paint Ireland Kits. Learn all about the below..
Opening one feels like unpacking your own miniature art studio. Everything you need is neatly packed and ready to go: a stretched canvas with a hand-drawn outline, 12 artist-quality acrylic paints plus extra white, three brushes, a palette knife, palette papers, an Art Club apron, additional materials for your chosen painting and a €10 gift card for their online shop. Even the box transforms into a handy easel for you to use.
Then there’s the tutorial, which takes the intimidation out of picking up a paintbrush. Your 60- or 90-minute online guide walks you through the painting step by step, from mixing shades to adding the final details. Pause it, rewind it and take your time. There’s no racing to keep up with anyone else and, crucially, no requirement to already know what you’re doing.
Created by Sinéad and Lorraine, Art Club has spent the past two years creating relaxed, welcoming painting classes around Ireland, building on their decade of experience in the art world. Their events are designed for everyone, including (especially) those who insist they are “not artistic.” Their Paint Ireland collection brings that same feeling home.
The idea came from a friend living in Australia who wanted to paint one of their pieces. As Sinéad and Lorraine explain, it inspired the idea of bringing “a little piece of Ireland to those home and away” while making it easy to get creative. Their kits take the guesswork out of getting started, with high-quality materials and support all the way through.
It’s the perfect excuse to make an ordinary evening special: light a candle, make a cup of tea or pour yourself a glass of something nice, put your phone aside and let yourself get completely absorbed in the painting. You start with a blank canvas and slowly, brushstroke by brushstroke, something recognisable begins to appear. Before you know it, you’re standing back and thinking: I painted that.
That’s where these kits really come into their own. They are designed to give you confidence in your own creativity. “We want everyone to feel supported, build confidence and discover the joy of creating something they’re proud of,” shares Sinéad and Lorraine.
With plenty of recognisable locations depicted in the collection, these kits make a lovely Christmas gift. Send one to a family member living abroad as a reminder of home, give one to a creative friend or buy two for a virtual painting date - set up a video call and create your masterpieces together from miles apart. They’re also a thoughtful option for businesses, offering companies a memorable way to treat clients, colleagues or teams over the festive season.
If you’d prefer to try out Art Club in person before Christmas, Sinéad and Lorraine will be bringing their festive painting classes to Galway, Cork, Dublin and locations around Ireland, alongside Christmas market pop-ups and other seasonal events.
Whether you’re searching for a Christmas gift or simply want to make something beautiful for yourself, Art Club offers the perfect way to get creative. Discover more and shop the Paint Ireland collection at artclub.ie.
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