Workshops & Paint Classes

Summer is just around the corner, and we are kicking it off with the absolute cutest addition to your seasonal decor! Join us for a fun, relaxed evening at The Warty Toad as we paint this adorable summer goose—complete with her favorite glasses, a colorful headband, and a refreshing summer drink.

​Whether you’re a seasoned painter or looking to try something new, we will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to a completed masterpiece you'll love showing off!

Date: Thursday, June 11th

​Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

​Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

​Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Start your Saturday with a burst of sweetness! This class is the epitome of beginner-friendly. We will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas. First, you'll learn to blend a soft, glowing, circular background of cream and warm yellow. Then, we will layer on simple stalks of textured purple lavender and the cutest, chabbiest oval bumblebee. This painting is lighthearted, relaxing, and a charming addition to any modern farmhouse kitchen. 

Date: Saturday, June 13th

​Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

​Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

​Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Need a mid-week artistic escape? Our bright, country-chic Mason Jar Wildflowers class is the perfect answer! You'll start this class by learning how to blend a clean gradient background (a soft grey-to-cream wash) and establish a table "line." Once that’s dry, we'll teach you the simple strokes to create an aqua mason jar overflowing with an beautiful, textured explosion of colorful "dabs"—wild poppies, lavender, and greenery. No experience is needed for this joyful project!

​Date: Thursday, June 18th

​Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

​Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

​Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Need a creative mid-week escape? Treat yourself to our vibrant Sunflowers & Sunshine class—the perfect way to celebrate peak summer! You'll start this session by mastering a rustic, wood-grain background effect using soft browns and warm creams. Once your canvas is prepped, we'll guide you step-by-step through layering rich yellows, deep ambers, and textured greens to build a striking, oversized sunflower that leaps off the canvas. No prior experience is needed to create this bright and cheerful masterpiece!

• Date: Thursday, July 9th

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

• Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Ready to unwind and let your creativity flow? Join us for our Twilight Lake Silhouette class and capture the ultimate summer vibe! We’ll show you how to seamlessly blend a stunning, vibrant gradient sky using rich coral, warm gold, and deep twilight purple. After painting a serene water reflection, we'll teach you simple brush techniques to add crisp, black silhouettes of pine trees and a peaceful canoe. Absolutely no experience is required for this relaxing, sunset getaway!

• Date: Thursday, July 16th

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

• Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Looking for a fun, artistic night out? Come paint the magic of July with our Summer Night Fireflies class! We will guide you through blending a deep, moody indigo and midnight-blue background, complete with a soft, distant tree line. Then, you'll learn the secrets to creating "glowing" effects using bright yellows and whites to bring a jar full of twinkling fireflies to life. Don't worry if you've never picked up a brush—this joyful project is perfect for beginners!

• Date: Thursday, July 23rd

• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

• Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Need a creative mid-week escape? Bring a touch of the tropics indoors with our trendy Boho Monstera Leaf class! We will guide you through creating a clean, modern botanical masterpiece featuring a bold, vibrant green split-leaf against a beautifully neutral, cream-toned background. It is the perfect, minimalist addition to any gallery wall. Absolutely no prior experience is needed to create this chic and stylish painting!

Date: Thursday, July 30th

​Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

Cost: $38 per person (includes all materials: paint, brushes, canvases, and step-by-step instructions)

Ready to let your creativity flow? Join us for our Whimsical Dandelion Wish class and capture a little bit of magic on canvas! We will show you how to layer a deep, moody indigo and twilight purple background that makes a delicate, bright white dandelion head truly pop. Then, you'll learn simple techniques to paint tiny, detailed "wishes" drifting off into the breeze. This dreamy, relaxing project is perfect for absolute beginners!

​Date: Thursday, August 6th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

Cost: $38 per person (includes all materials: paint, brushes, canvases, and step-by-step instructions)

Come paint the bright colors of summer with our Sweet Field of Tulips class! We will guide you step-by-step through layering a light, cheerful sky and a lush green meadow blooming with vibrant pink, yellow, and purple tulips. Using simple, repeating brush strokes, you'll watch an abundant garden come to life right on your canvas. Don't worry if you've never picked up a brush—this joyful project is simple, fun, and completely foolproof!

Date: Thursday, August 13th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

​Cost: $38 per person (includes all materials: paint, brushes, canvases, and step-by-step instructions)

Need a creative mid-week escape? Join us for our Sunset Silhouette Pine Trees class and capture a breathtaking twilight vibe! We'll show you how to seamlessly blend a stunning, vibrant gradient sky using rich yellow, orange, and purple tones. After painting your glowing sunset, we'll teach you simple brush techniques to add crisp, bold black silhouettes of pine trees cutting across the canvas. Absolutely no prior experience is needed to create this relaxing getaway!

​Date: Thursday, August 20th

​Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

​Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

​Cost: $38 per person (includes all materials: paint, brushes, canvases, and step-by-step instructions

Summer is just around the corner, and we are kicking it off with the absolute cutest addition to your seasonal decor! Join us for a fun, relaxed evening at The Warty Toad as we paint this adorable summer goose—complete with her favorite glasses, a colorful headband, and a refreshing summer drink.

​Whether you’re a seasoned painter or looking to try something new, we will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas to a completed masterpiece you'll love showing off!

Date: Thursday, August 27th

Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

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Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)

Start your Saturday with a burst of sweetness! This class is the epitome of beginner-friendly. We will guide you step-by-step from a blank canvas. First, you'll learn to blend a soft, glowing, circular background of cream and warm yellow. Then, we will layer on simple stalks of textured purple lavender and the cutest, chabbiest oval bumblebee. This painting is lighthearted, relaxing, and a charming addition to any modern farmhouse kitchen. 

Date: Saturday, September 3rd

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: The Warty Toad LLC | 128 W. Central St., Bethalto, IL

Cost: $38 per person (Includes all paint, brushes, canvas, and step-by-step instruction)