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Couples Portrait Painting Class
Couples Portrait Painting Class
Couples Portrait Painting Class
Couples Portrait Painting Class
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Fun experience!

4 stars out of 5
Kamloopy

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Fun experience!

4 stars out of 5
Kamloopy

Couples Portrait Painting Class

Created by Annie Monaghan

Spend a romantic evening together painting loving watercolor portraits of each other—no art experience needed.

$30.00 - $60.00

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Need to pencil it in? Rescheduling is available until 48 hours before the start time of your experience.

Note:
All classes will be held via Zoom and recorded. Please make sure you’re able to access Zoom prior to class time. The actual class link will be sent no later than 24 hours before class starts.

Independent Maker

Your purchase includes

A 90-minute live virtual experience with an expert instructor

If you choose to purchase the optional Experiences Watercolor Kit- Set of 36 when you placed your order, it will be mailed to you before the date of your experience

An email sent at least 24 hours before the experience with all the preparation details including experience log-in information

The Experience

You and your special someone have a zillion photos of each other, but none of them can compare to a hand-painted portrait that captures the true spirit of your love. Too bad you’re not artists…but wait, what if you were? Join professional art instructor Annie Monaghan for a romantic live virtual class where you’ll learn how to paint watercolor portraits of one another that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

  • Class will open with an intimate exercise of gazing into each other’s eyes for one full minute to connect deeply and dispel awkwardness—but don’t worry, a giggle or two is totally allowed. (If a long-distance partner is joining you virtually, you can do this exercise together using a separate device.)
  • Working with a favorite photograph, each of you will create a graphic transfer outline that’s enhanced by your live study of one another’s features.
  • No prior art experience is necessary—you’ll learn basic painting techniques and put them into practice right away as you color the outline, with Annie on hand to answer questions.
  • Make it an unforgettable date night or anniversary celebration with champagne, chocolate, and candlelight (just be sure you have enough light to paint by!) or make this class the first phase of a thoughtful gift exchange with your significant other.
  • You’ll probably complete your masterpieces during class, but we recommend leaving time afterward to brush in the finishing touches and linger in that romantic mood.
Class length: 90 minutes
We suggest: Skip a trip to the craft store and add our Watercolor Paint Kit, Set of 36 Colors to your purchase of this class; in addition to the paints, it comes with 10 art brushes, watercolor paper, and a zip-up pouch.

Giving this experience as a gift? Print out this card to let them know what's coming.

Experiences make great gifts! To gift this class, simply purchase the class for the date/time you think will work for your recipient. If that doesn’t work for the recipient, no worries! Send an email that includes your order confirmation number to help@uncommongoods.com at least 48-hours prior and we’ll help get them moved into a scheduled class that works better for them. Please note: By default, order confirmations and event details are sent to the purchaser’s email. If you'd like this information to go to your gift recipient instead, select "this is a gift" under your chosen date. Once in your cart, you can enter the recipient's email address and choose a delivery date for the class confirmation email.

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Annie Monaghan

About

When Annie Monaghan was nine years old, she told her mother she wanted to be an artist or a teacher when she grew up. Her mother wisely responded, "Why not both?" Annie's been making and teaching art ever since. Based in Grand Rapids, the artist and instructor enjoys working in media that range from watercolor to embroidery, and likes to share her enthusiasm with her students. "It's so important for artists to enjoy the process and feel positive about themselves as they create art," she says, adding, "If you're not having fun, what's the point?"

For this class, you'll need a color photo of your subject on 8.5"x11" or 6"x9" printer paper, a cup for water, paper towels, a graphite pencil, a paint palette, a hair dryer, cotton swabs, painter's tape, the optional Watercolor Paint Kit or 140-lb cold-pressed watercolor paper, a watercolor palette with 8-12 colors, brushes in various sizes and a clip board (optional).

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You'll receive an email at least 24 hours before your experience with all the preparation details.

This item is not available to ship outside of the U.S. See International FAQ for more info.

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Need to return? Free returns are accepted forever—no time limits. Within 30 days of delivery, refunds to the original payment method will be available. After 30 days, refunds will be processed to a digital gift card. See our return policy for more details.

Ages

16+

Notes

Before class, please: - Print a full-color photo of your partner on copy/printer paper. Transfer process will not work if the image is on a device or photo paper.

1-2 people per screen, please. (More than that affects the quality of everyone's experience.)

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    The class was a Christmas gift from our daughter. We weren't sure what…

    • Ruthanne
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  • 5 stars out of 5

    We had so many laughs. It was a perfect gift. We will be gifting to ot…

    • Susan
    • Phoenix, AZ

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  • 5 stars out of 5

    Purchased this class for my husband for Valentine's Day. We had so mu…

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    • Edmond, Oklahoma

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Ruthanne
  • Undisclosed

Had a great time

The class was a Christmas gift from our daughter. We weren't sure what to expect but the class was a delight. We enjoyed the learning experience.

  • 4 stars out of 5
  • Kamloopy
  • Undisclosed

Fun experience!

My husband and I enjoyed the experience to learn something new. However, we felt the class went by really quickly and we still had lots to do on our paintings afterwards.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Susan
  • Phoenix, AZ

Great experience

We had so many laughs. It was a perfect gift. We will be gifting to others!!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • JL
  • Edmond, Oklahoma

At least we had fun!

Purchased this class for my husband for Valentine's Day. We had so much fun, even if our skills have a long way to go :) The class was so well done and provided great instruction. Pairing with the watercolor kit made it just that much easier. Can't wait to use the techniques that were learned to continue to improve.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Leo's mom
  • Lombard, IL

A very good time

This was really fun! I was a little worried that I would not be skilled enough to do this, but the instructor (sorry I don't remember her name) was fantastic. She made me feel like anyone can do it. She explained everything so well and made it look easy and she just made me feel comfortable. It was nice to be able to this this at home too. It's very snowy and cold where I live.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • AT
  • NYC

Great class!

We really enjoyed the class. It was a great way to spend a date together.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Sarah
  • Nebraska

Fun and unique afternoon activity!

This was a fun gift for a romantic couple, friends, or family pair. Painting experience was not needed but of course any creative interest helps. Time flew by once we got to painting. Learned some good tips and enjoyed the class. Would recommend to anyone!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • F&J
  • Boston, MA

Fun starter class!

My wife and I had lots of fun learning the basics of water coloring with Annie! We're looking forward to practicing the skills we developed today!

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Grandma and Papa
  • Manassas, Va.

I probably would gift this to someone. It was fun.

I didn't know what to expect, but was surprised at the method used. It was a lot of fun.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Mandy the Non-Artist
  • Pennsylvania

A spectacular experience!

This was the perfect class. Annie was extremely helpful, and these two non-artists created beautiful watercolors of each other, and spectacular memories!

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For the couples portrait class do I purchase 1 or 2?

Verified reply from Maxienne

You only need to purchase 1 per in-person couple. However, if you're attending virtually as a long-distance couple, you can purchase 2.

This gift is great for ...

  • Couples Who Love Art

  • Couples Who Seek Romantic Outings

  • Couples Who Appreciate Unique Experiences

  • Couples Who Enjoy Creative Activities

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