Private Art Lessons

Unleash your inner creative and come away with a unique piece of art. No experience necessary! Aliina creates a relaxed, supportive environment and walks you through the creative process step by step.

Private Art Offerings

Invite friends or kids to make it a Party! Prefer one-on-one? Book a personalized lesson tailored to your pace and goals. Curious about scholarships? Send a private message and we’ll help you explore options.

Into Focus: Paint Feathers
$105.00

VIBE: Playful, exploratory "fun painting together" time with some introspection. Relax and trust that it will all work out.

TAKE AWAY: An original feather by YOU! Practice with watercolor techniques, Practice letting go of control and expectations.

Color Theory
$105.00

VIBE: Have fun playing with and talking about color with no agenda other than to explore paint!

SUMMARY: Sit down with Aliina to explore the nuances of color theory using acrylic or watercolor paints.

Into Focus: Paint "little beings"
$105.00

VIBE: Playful, exploratory "fun painting together" time with some introspection. Relax and trust that it will all work out.

TAKE AWAY: One 6” x 6” adorable little creature by YOU! Practice with watercolor techniques, Practice letting go of control and expectations.

Please contact Aliina to schedule! Save 10% and pay with cash or check, us code K$$PITLOCAL

Family Fun Class
$105.00

VIBE: Joyful, easygoing, simple artistic play for families

SUMMARY:

Bring the family together for creativity, connection, and a lot of fun. Our Family-Friendly Art Class is designed for parents, kids, and caregivers to create side-by-side in a relaxed, supportive environment—no experience required.

Why families love it

  • Activities for every age: Projects are adaptable so preschoolers, teens, and adults can all participate meaningfully.

  • Quality time that’s more than screen time: Shared creative tasks foster conversation, teamwork, and memories that last.

  • Low pressure, high encouragement: Instruction is step-by-step and positive, focusing on exploration rather than perfection.

  • All materials provided: Paints, brushes, paper —everything is included so you can drop in and start creating.

  • Private class experience: having a class with just your family gives a flexible schedule and personalized guidance.

What you’ll do

  • Choice-driven sessions: Pick the painting focus and location that suits you and your family—beach, forest, bluff, downtown, or inside Aliina’s home over looking The Salish Sea

  • Guided projects that build skills: Aliina will facilitate games and beginner-friendly painting.

  • Display and celebrate: Each session ends with a mini-show where families get a photo all together with their work and take home finished pieces.

Practical details

  • Session length: 75–90 minutes—long enough to create, short enough for little attention spans.

  • Ages: Recommended for families with participating children aged 5+; babies and toddlers are welcome in arms of a participating adult

  • Pricing: Lower rates for kiddos. Add this class to your cart and then add up to 5 “friends” or “children”

  • Schedule and location: call or text Aliina to find a time and place that works.

Who it’s for

  • Families celebrating birthdays or special occasions

  • Grandparents and grandchildren wanting quality time

  • Siblings seeking a shared activity

  • Families traveling or on vacation on the Olympic Peninsula

Reserve your spot today and give your family an experience that builds skills, sparks conversations, and turns ordinary moments into something colorful. Join us and make art—and memories—together.

Artist Mentorship
from $0.00

VIBE: Relaxed, explorative, and fun

SUMMARY: Sit with Aliina, one on one, and ask all the “stupid” questions! Whether you have just started dabbling or are a seasoned painter, Aliina will journey with you explore painting techniques and your personal goals.

Nature Mantras & Mandalas
$155.00

SUMMARY: Spend some time in nature to re-group and re-center. Meditate and enjoy the process of creating a mandala. In this class you may discover what is truly swirling inside of you.

VIBE: Introspective, focused, a great way to learn more about yourself and to connect with folks in your group on a deeper level. Think: self growth and team-building

Contact Aliina to schedule this experience for your group

En Plein Air
$155.00

VIBE: Easy-going, play with some paint, connect with friends/family/coworkers, and get some good, fresh air while you’re at it!

TIME: 2 hours, one time meeting

WHAT TO EXPECT: Spend quality time painting and exploring your inner artist in the beautiful PNW outdoors via Port Townsend, WA. Meet at a pre-designated area and walk with our supplies to a special place to do art.

Contact Aliina to schedule a class for your group

“Aliina fluidly switched her methods to match her students’ skill levels... I never felt like I couldn’t participate just because I didn’t have the experience.”

— Julia, Into Focus: Paint “Little Beings”

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Meet the teacher

Aliina is an Artist and a WA state certified Art teacher. She has degrees in fine art, art history, biology and a masters in teaching. Her life time love of nature and people has given her lots of experience guiding small groups.

Outdoor Art Series and Workshops

Find our more about En Plein Air class series and workshops to expand your creativity and calm your mind.