Have you always wanted to learn how to paint, draw, or create art, but haven’t been able to do it? Painting & drawing classes at The Eclectic Chic Boutique are for everyone! We offer a wide range of classes on drawing, painting, watercolors, and even greeting card making. These workshops are an amazing way to spend time with your friends or loved ones or get out of the house for an hour during the weekends. You will learn all about color theory, how to sketch and paint with confidence, and how to create fantastic portraits using various mediums.

We offer our students a safe and comfortable environment to learn in, with plenty of room to work on their projects. Our painting & drawing classes are taught by highly experienced instructors who are professionals in their own right. They will teach you everything you need to know, step-by-step, to complete your project. Painting & drawing classes are designed to be fun and laid back, but if you want to take it seriously, they can be just that. 

These classes can be done in a variety of settings, whether it's in our store, virtually at your home, or streamed online at a studio/off-site location. We offer classes in a variety of mediums, including oil, acrylics, watercolor, pastels and more. You can access the materials you'll need for the workshop through our DIY kits or a shopping list of required materials. 

You can find a list of all the painting & drawing classes we currently offer here. To sign up for a painting or drawing class, simply click on the "Book This Class" button below the listing and fill out the form. Painting & Drawing Classes are held at our store in Montclair, NJ and online.

Drawing BASICs Class

Choose a project and learn the basics and techniques of drawing and sketching. A professional instructor will bring samples and walk you through how to create your drawing from start to finish. Appropriate for age 8 and up.

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $95 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $75 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $35 per participant
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​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Drawing Basics

Painting BASICs Class

Choose a medium and learn the basics and techniques of painting. Professional instructor will bring samples and walk you through how to create your painting from start to finish. 

Choose Medium:
  • Watercolor
  • Acrylic

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space, and access to water and paper towels.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $95 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $85 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $55 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Painting Basics

Collage Basics Class

Learn how to make your own beautiful collage artwork using paper, magazine clippings, cardstock, and other materials. ​You'll learn about color coordination, composition, texture, and more.  Appropriate for ages 8 and up. 

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $75 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $65 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $55 per participant
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​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Collage Basics

Greeting Card Making Class

Learn how to make your own one of a kind greeting cards using a variety of techniques. Each student will make 4 cards during class. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Choose Medium:
  • Watercolor Greeting Card
  • Collage Greeting Card
  • Mixed Media Greeting Card

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $75 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $55 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $45 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Greeting Card Making

Printmaking Class

Learn how to create your own fun and unique prints using a variety of techniques. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space, and access to water and paper towels.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $85 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $75 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $65 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Printmaking

Glass Painting Class

Learn how to design and paint on glass surfaces. Project choices are: Mason Jar, Coffee Mug, Beer Mug, Wine Glass. Appropriate for ages 8 and up.
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For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space, access to an oven, water, and paper towels.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $85 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $75 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $65 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Glass Painting Class

Paint Pouring

Learn the fun and relaxing technique of Paint Pouring. You'll take different techniques for mixing paint, tilting the canvas, or using heat to create different effects. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

​For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean covered work space, access to water and paper towels, and a area to allow work to dry for 48 hours.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $75 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $55 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $45 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Paint Pouring

Watercolor Pet Portrait Painting

Learn how to create a watercolor portrait of your beloved pet using watercolor paint. Appropriate for ages 10 and up.

For Virtual Class: Participant will need a clean dry work space, access to water, paper towels, a printed 8x10 picture of their pet, a pencil, and eraser.

  • In Person Class (1 to 4 people): $95 per participant
  • Virtual Class with DIY Kit: $85 per participant, +$8 Shipping (Free Shipping for groups of 8 or more)
  • Virtual Class with Shopping List: $55 per participant

​* Please note photos are examples of the project and will vary depending on available materials and your own interpretation.
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    Watercolor Pet Portrait

IN-PERSON CLASSES AVAILABLE IN NJ

Since we are located in Montclair, NJ we are centrally located for those in the tri-state area who might just be just a short drive away or for those who want to make a day trip and enjoy the Garden State along with learning a new skill along the way! We are just 30 minutes outside NYC in downtown Montclair which is nestled between Clifton, Little Falls, Cedar Grove and Verona and just minutes off the Garden State Parkway and Bloomfield, Nutley and Passaic as well as we are just 10 minutes from Montclair State University in Upper Montclair and can be easily reached via mass transit from all local NJ towns.