Best Online Painting Kits to Kick Off Your Year

Ready to get artistic this year? If you’ve set a resolution to learn something new, want to find a way to unwind, or would like to rekindle some artistic skills that are going dusty, a fun craft box or kit may be exactly what you’re looking for. 

Kick-off your 2024 with colour, creativity and calm and discover an artistic haven to set the tone for your new year. You might end up with a brand new hobby to enjoy, and we all know hobbies are really good for our productivity, wellbeing and mental health.

Whatever kind of online art courses you fancy trying, there are tons of options to get you started. Choose from online drawing courses, online painting classes, treat yourself to a DIY art kit or soak up some artistic tuition through the screen with the help of expert art teachers across the UK.

If you feel like a refreshing glass of wine would help you get into your creative groove, sign up for a paint and sip kit and enjoy a painting class online with a relaxing drink in your hand. Everything you need will be sent right to your door so you don’t need to worry about not knowing what to order or having to wait to get out to buy the right equipment. 

You can choose to take a break from technology and do an art kit by yourself in a quiet moment or take part with those you live with to make a change from your usual routine. Alternatively, join up remotely with your friends or loved ones through the magic of the internet and take some art lessons online together - a lovely way to connect when you can’t be together in person.

Need a lockdown birthday gift or virtual birthday party idea? We have you covered! With an online class, you can celebrate with friends, wherever you are! If you're missing your mates it's a lovely way to reconnect and catch up. Or if you and your friends are into different things, another option is to book into one of our public art workshops for some decent you time, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people who are also keen to learn a new skill - a nice option for joining a new remote community in these difficult times.

So, what are your options and why do we think you’ll love taking some art classes online?

All about the paint

Start your new year with a paintbrush in your hand and choose from some of the best online art courses around to learn how to paint at home. There are lots of great options if you’d like to learn to paint online, and tons of brilliant painting kits complete with paints, brushes, canvases and tools to set you off on your artistic way. You don’t even need to leave your sofa to get started as we’ll send everything you need to your home, all packed up with care by expert art teachers around the United Kingdom and beyond. Join a friendly and knowledgeable art teacher online to get expert guidance every step of the way with your painting, or take things at your own pace with a DIY art kit complete with detailed and easy to follow instructions to pick up and roll with whenever the mood takes you. 

You might be keen to get started with watercolour painting this year - watercolours allow you to create beautifully blended colours and are an expressive and mindful art form. It’s a fantastic medium for painting landscapes and nature. If you love animals, try an animal-based art kit - we have a lovely class available right now which teaches you how to paint a gorgeous watercolour hare. By the end of your online class, you’ll have a beautiful canvas to hang at home with pride - something charming to display in your house, as well as a great reminder of your artistic journey. If hares aren’t for you, you could go for a soothing ocean waters watercolour painting class. Take some time for yourself, zone out from your everyday worries and master the techniques needed to paint stunning ocean scenes in this relaxing seascape watercolour art class online.

If you’re looking for a way to express yourself and escape for a while this year, join one of our super-friendly Aussie art teachers - all dedicated to bringing some sunshine to the UK lockdown. Like the majority of our online art classes, these arty experiences are designed for beginners and are intended to give you a burst of creative escapism - a great way to refresh your mood at home. Unleash some crazy creativity with the self-proclaimed Aussie diva and art professional, Lee Teusner with her amazing art lessons online, designed to celebrate femininity. Or paint your favourite animal companion with a pet portraits paint class. Your lovely little animal pal will be the perfect muse for your piece of art, and your finished piece will make you smile every time you look at it! If you’re in the market for fun indoor activities, that’s a super cute one to try. 

if you'd like to get mindful with your painting and crafting, check out our top ten craft boxes for mindfulness here. 

Still about the paint - just add a glass of something delicious

This one is for the bubble lovers, the wine sippers, the craft beer aficionados and the gin-tastic art fans. If you’re keen to get stuck into some art online and want to enjoy a delicious drink alongside it, a paint and sip at home class is going to be right up your street. 

You could go for a DIY paint and sip kit and learn to paint in the comfort of your own home at your leisure, perhaps with your loved on one side, and a bottle of something special on the other. Learn some lovely art skills, working to templates or by following expert instructions and guidance and enjoy your favourite drink all at once. Put some music on and make a night of it - it’s a fab alternative option for a night in if you’re looking for isolation date ideas at the moment. An online art class like this also makes for a lovely lockdown gift - treat someone who deserves some time out and help them relax with a virtual class designed to teach them some awesome art skills. 

Alternatively, if you’re after a bit more structure, go for a live streaming class and soak up the artistic experience of a professional art teacher whilst sipping a delicious drink to help you relax into your craft. Paint and sip online is increasingly popular as we seek out a wider variety of virtual experiences - we’re sure you’ll enjoy the chilled experience it offers if you decide to have a go this year.

We wish you the best for your 2024, and send good vibes your way for an art-filled year! Whichever online art workshops you go for, we promise you’ll have a good time and feel the benefits of expressing yourself and exploring your creative side.