Express Yourself! Creative Art Kits for Beginners

Get ready to Express Yourself! with Creative Art Kits for beginners. Our newest selection makes it easy to explore a variety of art media, forms, and techniques.  These introductory art kits include everything a beginner needs to get started, including quality art supplies, tools, and instruction.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

Create beautiful art collages with the Mixed Media & Collage Kit, a 40 piece art set from Faber-Castell.

Kit includes watercolor pencils, stamper's big brush pen, artist pen, metallic gelato stick, clear stamp, pencil sharpener, gesso, craft glue, assorted clipart & design papers, greyboard surfaces, foam brush, mesh, lace, and instructions.

Enough supplies to make 7 mixed media art collages plus more!

Learn mixed media techniques you can apply to a variety of creative projects, including card making, memory crafts, and DIY home decor.  A fun art & craft gift giving idea for adults & older teens.

The Creative Journaling Kit from Faber-Castell includes illustration board pages, assorted clipart & design papers, watercolor pencils, a paintbrush, artist pens, graphite pencil, eraser, sharpener, gesso, craft glue, split ring clips, and illustrated instruction cards.

Create a lasting journal that combines your personal writing with visual art expression.  Kit contents are nicely presented in a reusable art storage box.  A creative art set for adults & teens age 15 & older.

Learn to draw & illustrate your own manga art with the Drawing Manga Kit from Walter Foster.

This beginner drawing kit includes a project book, drawing pencil, black marker, colored markers, burnisher, screentones, sharpener, eraser, and drawing paper.

The project book provides detailed illustrations and instructions for drawing popular manga characters.

Learn drawing techniques for shading, inking, coloring & more!  A complete manga art set for teens & adults.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for all the details on these kits and to see our complete selection of creative art kits for beginners & aspiring artists of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in Art & Craft Kits across a variety of craft & hobby categories.  Our goal is to offer a unique collection of DIY project kits that help make crafting convenient, easy & fun. Stop by today and be ready for your next creative Weekend at Home!

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Painting Kits for Beginners - Complete Art Sets

We're adding to our selection of Painting Kits for Beginners with complete art sets from Walter Foster.  These new painting kits introduce aspiring artists to a variety of art media & techniques.

They're creative art kits with quality materials & comprehensive instructions for beginners – ideal art starter kits for teens & adults.

You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The Acrylic Painting Kit includes a 32-page project book, acrylic paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, and art paper.

It's a complete set of art materials & instructions for getting started. Everything a beginner needs to learn how to paint with acrylics!

The project book includes detailed illustrations & step-by-step lessons for a variety of painting projects.

The Watercolor Painting Kit includes a project book for beginners, watercolor paints, paintbrushes, mixing palette, sketching pencil, and art paper.

The instruction book includes watercolor painting basics, with helpful information on tools, materials, and color mixing.

You'll learn watercolor painting skills and apply them to the project lessons included in the book.

The Chinese Brush Painting Kit includes a project book, watercolor paints, Chinese paintbrushes, ink stick & stone, ceramic palette, and art paper.

Learn to create Chinese brush paintings, including animals, flowers, landscapes, and more.

Kit contents are nicely presented inside a hardcover case.  An ideal art gift giving idea!

Visit the art kits section of the store for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Beginner Painting Kits for adults, teens, and kids.

Weekend Kits specializes in Creative Art & Craft Kits for all ages & skill levels. You'll find a unique selection of DIY craft kits from well known brands as well as independent artists.  Stop by today and be ready to create a work of art on your next weekend at home.

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Drawing & Painting Kits for Beginner Artists

Walter Foster Drawing & Painting Kits make it easy for adults and teens to learn basic drawing & painting skills at home.

These complete art kits include the tools, supplies, and instructions you need to get started drawing & painting with confidence.  You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!


The Drawing Horses Kit includes a 32-page project book, drawing pencils, charcoal pencil, blending stump, acetate grid, sandpaper block, round paintbrush, black watercolor paint, rubber eraser, drawing paper and sharpener.

Six drawing pencils of varying hardness provide the artist with a range of tones from light to dark. You'll learn how to use all the tools & materials contained in the kit.

The project book starts with basic drawing skills and then moves on to teaching about horse anatomy, proportion, and techniques for drawing horse features.  After the basics, you'll apply your new skills to step-by-step drawing projects, including instructions & illustrations for drawing a variety of horse breeds and poses.


The Your First Steps in Pencil Drawing Kit is from Walter Foster's new line of introductory art kits for beginner artists looking for an affordable starter option.

Beginner drawing set includes pencils, sharpener, tortillons, kneaded eraser, rubber eraser, paper, and project booklet.

You'll learn basic pencil drawing skills & techniques by following the four step-by-step drawing projects included in the booklet.


The Your First Steps in Acrylic Painting Kit is an ideal art starter kit for anyone wanting to give acrylic painting a try.

Beginner painting kit includes acrylic paints, paintbrushes, art paper, and project booklet.

Learn basic acrylic painting skills and techniques by following the four step-by-step painting projects included in the booklet.

The Your First Steps series also includes a Watercolor Painting Kit. The smaller size of these starter kits makes them an ideal option for anyone wanting to try a new art medium.  They're also a creative gift giving idea for aspiring artists.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of drawing & painting art kits for adults, teens, and kids.  Explore a variety of art project ideas!

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of DIY Art & Craft Kits for beginners of all ages.  Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and fun for all skill levels!  Stop by today and be ready to start drawing & painting on your next Weekend at Home.

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Super-Fun Craft Kits for Kids & Teens!

We have a new selection of Klutz Craft Kits in the store!  These super-fun craft kits are perfect for kids & teens looking for creative ways to spend free time.  I'm a big fan of the Klutz brand craft kits for kids and beginners of all ages.  They include well-written instruction books and the supplies you need to get started.

I'm  always impressed by the clarity and thoroughness of the Klutz book instructions, which to me is one of the most important aspects of any craft kit.  The books are done in full color with beautiful illustrations and photos throughout.  Step-by-step procedures and diagrams make it easy to learn new creative skills with confidence!

You'll find them all in the Kid's Craft Kits section of the store.

The new Fancy Friendship Bracelets Kit is a fun jewelry kit for kids & teens with instructions for making 10 unique fancy bracelet designs.

Kit includes a 60-page instruction book, 6 pretty charms, 40 yards of colorful cord, and more than 200 sparkling beads.  Everything you need to start making charmed & beaded friendship bracelets!

Bracelet making is a fun craft activity for friends to do together. Kids will enjoy spending creative time making fancy friendship bracelets they can wear and share with best friends & family.

The Scoubidou Lanyard & Lacing Kit is an amazing craft kit for kids & teens to make a variety of creative craft projects, including bracelets, key chains, lanyards, ponytail holders, and more.

Kit includes a 52-page book of lanyard & lacing, Scoubidou cord in 6 bright colors, assorted beads, lanyard clips, and key rings.  Filled with enough supplies to make every project in the book!

The Scoubidou cord is easy & fun to work with and it comes in three finishes: glitter, glow-in-the-dark, and pearl.  The book provides super-clear instructions with beautiful color graphics & photos.

The Watercolor Painting Kit for the Artistically Undiscovered is a wonderful art for kids & teens to learn how to paint with watercolors.  Adult beginners will love this too!

Kit includes a 72-page watercolor painting book, artist-quality watercolors, and a paintbrush.  A great feature of this kit is that there are 48 pages of actual watercolor paper throughout the book with space for you to practice your new painting skills.

Creative illustrations, helpful examples, and encouraging words help beginners gain confidence in their unique artistic abilities.  Discover your inner artist as you learn basic watercolor painting techniques!

Visit the Kid's Craft Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of Klutz craft kits for beginners of all ages.

Weekend Kits specializes in modern Art & Craft Kits for kids, teens, and adults. Our goal is to help make crafting convenient, easy, and most of all FUN for all skill levels!  Stop by today & be ready to learn a new creative skill on your next Weekend at Home.

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Learn to Draw & Paint - Art Kits for Beginners

Learning how to draw & paint is easy with art kits designed specially for beginners.  Art kits include the supplies, tools, and instruction a beginner needs to get started drawing & painting with confidence.

You'll find our newest selection of Beginner Art Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The Pencil Drawing Kit from Walter Foster is an all-inclusive art kit for aspiring artists wanting to learn basic pencil drawing techniques.

Kit includes 6 drawing pencils, 1 charcoal pencil, 1 flat sketching pencil, an artist's triangle, kneaded & rubber erasers, 2 tortillons, sandpaper block, sharpener, drawing paper & pad, and a 32-page project book.

Most of the pencil drawing supplies in the kit are self-explanatory, but there are a couple that are not as common, such as the tortillons and sandpaper block.  The wrapped paper tortillon tool is used to blend and soften pencil strokes, while the sandpaper block is used to control the shape of the pencil point.

The project book includes step-by-step instructions and detailed illustrations for a variety of pencil drawing projects, including portraits, animals, landscapes, and more.  An ideal introductory kit for anyone wanting to learn how to draw!

The Watercolor Pencil Art Kit is from the Getting Started series of quality art kits for beginners from Faber-Castell.

Kit includes 8 watercolor pencils, 15-page watercolor pencil art pad, 1 watercolor paintbrush, 1 pencil sharpener, and a 24-page illustrated instruction booklet.

You'll learn how make vibrant watercolor paintings using the specially formulated watercolor pencils in the kit. Simply create a drawing as you would with regular colored pencils, then blend the colors using a paintbrush & water.

I've been impressed with the Creative Studio line of art kits from Faber-Castell.  They include all the quality art materials you need to get started and provide easy step-by-step instructions written for beginners.  And, they're very nicely packaged for gift giving!

The How to Draw Cartoons! Kit from General Pencil Company is perfect for anyone wanting to explore creative cartooning.

Kit includes 2 cartoon drawing lesson books, jumbo cartooning pencil, soft drawing pencil, 3B drawing pencil, 8 colored pencils, eraser, sharpener, and sketchbook.

You'll learn how to draw cartoons with guidance from story artist & animator Matthew Huhn.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of quality art kits for beginners.

Weekend Kits offers a unique selection of Art & Craft Kits across a range of creative categories.  Stop by today and be ready to create a work of art on your next Weekend at Home.

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Weekend Kits in Self Magazine May 2011

If you've already picked up the May 2011 issue of Self Magazine, you may have seen WeekendKits.com mentioned in a monthly feature called SELFy Stars.

In the feature, Self asks stars "How do you stay sunny?"  Elisha Cuthbert responded by saying "Painting has always been a second source of creativity for me..."

Self's takeaway tip suggests finding a creative escape from daily life.  Here's an excerpt from the article,

Unleash your inner Picasso with a Learn to Paint Kit from WeekendKits.com ($26).  Acrylic, oil and watercolor sets come with materials, an illustrated guide and suggested projects.  Arts and crafts for grown-ups, in a box!

Since the magazine's release, many Self readers have been stopping by to select their favorite Learn to Paint Kit.  The Acrylic Painting Kit has been the most popular so far.

These creative art kits from Walter Foster include everything a beginner needs to learn how to paint.  The artful packaging makes them a nice gift giving idea too.

You can see our complete selection of art kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store.

It was very exciting to see our store recognized in this reputable magazine.  Thank you SELF!

Stop by Weekend Kits today and be ready to "unleash your inner Picasso" on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Art Kits - A Creative Gift Giving Idea!

Art kits are a creative gift giving idea for birthday and holidays. Complete kits include materials and instructions for beginners to learn how to paint & draw using a variety of mediums. See our complete selection of Beginner Art Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store!

The following are a few of our newest art kit additions.

Faber Castell's line of Creative Studio art kits are perfect for beginners. Watercolor Canvas Art kits include quality art materials and detailed instructions for creating beautiful watercolor paintings.

The Birds Watercolor Canvas Art Kit includes 5 Art GRIP watercolor pencils, 4 pre-printed canvas boards, 4 foam mounting boards, practice canvas grids, pencil sharpener, watercolor paintbrush, ribbon & adhesive hangers, watercolor gesso, black PITT artist pen, and complete instructions.

The process of creating watercolor canvas art is a lot of fun! The instruction book teaches the basic techniques you need to know to create your watercolor paintings. Simple step-by-step directions guide you through the drawing & painting process. This kit also includes mounting materials and ideas for displaying your finished works of art.

The How to Draw My Manga World Kit is a complete beginner drawing kit from Walter Foster. Manga art is so popular right now and this is the perfect kit for aspiring manga artists 13 yrs old & above.  A great art gift giving idea for teens!

Kit includes detailed instructions, colored markers, black permanent marker, drawing pencil, temporary tattoos, burnisher, bookmark, rubber eraser, screentone eraser, sharpener, and screentones.

The 32-page project book teaches the basics of drawing manga art characters and scenes.  Step-by-step lessons allow the beginner artist to apply their new drawing skills to creating their own style of manga art.

The Pastel Pencil Art Set contains quality pastel art supplies from Royal Brush.  This is an affordable pastel art starter set for beginners!

Kit includes 8 pastel pencils, 8 soft pastel sticks, a blending stump, kneaded eraser, sharpener, and sanding block.

All of the art supplies are packaged in a reusable art storage tin. Nicely package for gift giving.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of art kits for beginners.  You'll find a nice selection of kits for learning how to paint & draw using a variety of art mediums, including oils, acrylics, watercolors, pencils, and pastels.

Explore a unique collection of Art & Craft Kits at Weekend Kits and be ready for a creative Weekend at Home!

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Get Creative with Beginner Art Kits!

Our newest selection of beginner art kits make it easy to get creative. Learn to paint & draw with these art kits that include everything you need to get started. You'll find them in the Paint & Draw Art Kits of the store!

The Chinese Brush Painting Kit from Walter Foster is an introductory art kit for beginners to learn the ancient art of Chinese brush painting.

Kit includes a comprehensive 40-page guidebook, 7 watercolor paints, 2 Chinese paintbrushes, an ink stick, ink stone, mixing palette, and brush rest.

Detailed illustrations and step-by-step art lessons make it easy for beginners to learn this beautiful & elegant art form.

The guidebook provides clear instructions for creating 11 Chinese brush paintings, including a variety of subject matter. Quality materials & instruction make this an ideal painting kit for aspiring artists. The professional presentation and packaging make it perfect for gift giving!

The Getting Started Soft Pastels Kit is a beginner pastel drawing kit from Faber-Castell. This is an ideal art kit for anyone wanting to learn how to draw with pastels.

Kit includes 12 soft chalk pastels, 4 foam blending sticks, 4 sheets black sanded paper, 6 sheets white pastel paper, 1 eraser, and 12 illustrated instruction cards. Everything you need to create your first pastel painting!

The instructions cards introduce the beginner artist to the basics of drawing with pastels, including blending colors, color techniques, and mixed media applications.

The Sheaffer Classic Calligraphy Kit teaches the art of fine lettering.

Kit includes 3 comfort grip calligraphy pens, 3 color-coded nib grades, 14 assorted color ink cartridges, tracing pad, and instruction booklet.

Simple step-by-step instructions make this the perfect calligraphy kit for beginners. Calligraphy adds a creative touch to scrapbook pages, art projects, birth announcements, holiday cards, and more!

Beginner art kits are the perfect gift for birthdays & holidays. Explore the Paint & Draw Art Kits section to see our complete selection of art kits, including painting kits, drawing kits, and lettering kits.

Visit Weekend Kits today and be ready to learn new art skills on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Painting Kits - Perfect for Gift Giving!

We have a new selection of Beginner Painting Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store. Learn to paint with oils, acrylics, or watercolors with quality art kits from Walter Foster!

The Oil Painting Kit is a complete art kit for beginners to learn how to paint with oils. This painting kit contains quality art materials, including oil paints, paintbrushes, wood palette, palette knife, linseed oil, and 40-page guidebook.

The guidebook includes comprehensive instruction with detailed illustrations throughout. Beginners start with oil painting basics, including learning about tools and techniques. Project lessons provide step-by-step guidance throughout the painting process.

Acrylic painting is a relatively new art medium that uses fast drying paints called acrylics. Being water-based, acrylic paints can be easily thinned and cleaned using water.

The Acrylic Painting Kit is an excellent starter kit for learning to paint with acrylics. This beginner painting kit includes a 40-page guidebook, 10 acrylic paints, wooden palette, palette knife, and 2 paintbrushes.

These kits are new releases from Walter Foster, a brand known for quality art products and easy-to-follow art instruction. They include a variety of art projects that can be achieved by following the steps outlined in the guidebook.

The kit contents are very nicely packaged in a hardcover case, making this an ideal art kit for gift giving this holiday season!

There's also a Watercolor Painting Kit for learning how to paint with watercolors. It includes a 40-page guidebook, a set of watercolor paints, paintbrushes, sketching pencil, and travel palette with lid.

You can learn more about Watercolor Painting Techniques by visiting the Walter Foster website. You'll find step-by-step illustrations showing how to paint watercolor washes, special brush techniques, and how to create a variety of effects and textures in your paintings.

Beginner Art Kit for Kids

The Modern Masterpieces Do Art Kit is a Creativity for Kids drawing & painting kit from Faber-Castell.

This art activity kit includes watercolor pencils, paint brush, pre-printed canvas boards, foam mounting boards, pencil sharpener, watercolor paper, color-mixing guide, black marker, double-sided tape, hang tabs, and illustrated instructions.

Kids are natural artists. This kit includes all of the art tools and supplies they need to create their own modern masterpieces at home! Recommended for ages 9 and above.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these kits and to see our complete selection of drawing and painting kits for beginners.

Explore a unique selection of creative arts & craft kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to start painting on your next Weekend at Home!

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Creative Studio Art Kits for Beginner Artists

See our new selection of Creative Studio Art Kits in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store! Faber-Castell's Creative Studio line features quality art materials and instruction for getting started in a variety of art mediums.

Faber-Castell is one of the world's leading manufacturers of quality art supplies, a brand name you can trust to deliver premium products at affordable prices. Perfect for aspiring artists!

Mixed Media Art & Collage for Beginners

The Getting Started Mixed Media & Collage Kit is an ideal starter kit for learning about mixed media art.

Mixed media collage combines interesting textures, papers, and stamping techniques to create unique & beautiful works of art.

This complete beginner art kit includes 2 ART GRIP aquarelle pencils, 1 PITT artist brush pen, 7 greyboard work surfaces, 20 sheets assorted design paper, white gesso, white craft glue, foam brush, lace, plastic mesh screen, sepia stamp pad, 2 rubber stamps, and pencil sharpener.

The 12 fully illustrated instruction cards teach the basics of layering, stamping, and watercolor pencil. You'll learn how to create interesting textures and make your own artist trading cards.

Use mixed media collage techniques to turn special mementos into beautiful keepsake art. This is a creative art gift to give anyone wanting to expand their knowledge of mixed media & collage techniques!

Beginner Manga Drawing Kit

The Getting Started Manga Drawing Kit is a Creative Studio beginner art kit from Faber-Castell.

Manga is an artistic style of drawing popular in Japanese comic books. You can learn how to draw manga characters and scenes with this complete beginner drawing kit.

Kit includes a manga sketchpad, manga stencil, manga mannekin, black PITT artist brush pen, grey PITT artist brush pen, superfine black PITT artist pen, Faber-Castell graphite HB pencil, pencil sharpener, and eraser.

The 28-page illustrated manga instruction booklet will teach you how to draw manga characters and backgrounds. This is the perfect gift for anyone interested in creating manga style art!

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section for details on these getting started art kits and to see our complete selection of art kits for beginners!

Explore a variety of creative art kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to paint & draw on your next Weekend at Home!

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Start Drawing & Painting with Beginner Art Kits

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store to see our newest selection of beginner art kits from Faber-Castell.

Creative Studio art kits were designed specifically for the aspiring artist and crafter. Each kit includes all the quality art materials and instruction the beginner needs to get started with confidence!

Watercolor Canvas Art Kit - Floral Gallery

The watercolor canvas art kit includes 4 pre-printed canvas boards, 1 practice canvas, 5 Faber-Castell Aquarelle watercolor pencils, 1 watercolor brush, 1 pencil sharpener, 4 foam mounting boards, 1/4" ribbon for hanging, and a 12-page instruction booklet.

You'll learn the step-by-step process for creating these colorful floral canvas paintings. The canvas boards are pre-printed with the outline of the design.

The first step is to color in the design using the watercolor pencils. Then, you simply blend the colors using the watercolor brush. You only need to dip the brush in water since the watercolor paint is contained in the pencil color.

Use your creativity when selecting colors for the floral designs. Select colors that coordinate with a specific room in your home. Create one using your best friend's favorite colors and surprise them with a custom canvas art gift made just for them!

Getting Started - Drawing & Sketching Kit

The drawing & sketching set includes 3 Faber-Castell graphite pencils, 1 medium charcoal pencil, 1 black artist pen, 20-page spiral-bound drawing sketchbook, 3-3/4" square view finder, clear copy grid, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 pencil eraser, and a 24-page illustrated instruction booklet.

Drawing and sketching are foundational art skills. This drawing kit is ideal for the beginner artist or anyone wanting to learn basic drawing skills. You'll be encouraged to use the quality art tools & supplies provided in the kit to practice all of the tips & techniques you learn.

Getting Started - Color Pencil Drawing Kit

The color pencils set includes 5 Faber-Castell colored pencils, 10 sheets of assorted drawing papers, 4 rubbing papers, plastic rubbing plate, pencil sharpener, and a 12-piece illustrated instruction card pack.

This drawing kit teaches a variety of color pencil art techniques for the beginner to practice. You'll learn to layer and blend the colors included in the kit to create many different shades and hues.

You'll find these kits, along with our complete selection of beginner art kits, in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section.

Art sets make it easy to learn a new skill. All of the of the tools & supplies you need in one convenient kit. Explore a variety of beginner art kits at Weekend Kits and be ready to create a work of art on your next Weekend at Home!

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Scrapbook Album Kit & Beginner Calligraphy Kit

Complete Scrapbook Album Kit

Visit the Scrapbook & Card Kits section of the store to see our great selection of scrapbook album kits, page making kits, and card kits.

The One Hour Memory Kit from SEI is a complete scrapbook album kit. It includes all the materials you need to create a 6" x 6" designer memory book. The style, called Bridgeport, is an ideal all-occasion scrapbook design.

SEI's one-hour memory kits were designed with quick scrapbooking in mind! Each kit includes pre-cut paper pieces, post-bound album, coaster tags, die-cut stickers, custom ribbons, and brads.

This is a great scrapbook kit for beginners to create their first album. Each kit includes step-by-step instructions for creating a personalized album with 10 double page layout designs. All you need are photos and an archival-safe scrapbooking adhesive to adhere your photos to the pages.

All of the pages will be perfectly coordinated. Your completed album will be a lasting family keepsake. Make a second album to give as the perfect gift!

Beginner Calligraphy Kit

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store to see our complete selection of beginner art kits, including a variety of creative painting kits and pencil drawing kits. And now you can take your scrapbook journaling to the next level with our newest kit - Calligraphy!

The Calligraphy Kit from Walter Foster is a complete kit for beginners to learn the art of beautiful writing.

Kit includes a cartridge calligraphy pen, pen nibs, ink cartridges, felt-tip calligraphy markers, calligraphy paper, guideline sheet, artist's triangle, and practice paper pad.

Learn to create beautiful lettering with this starter set that includes the tools, materials, and instructions you need to get started.

Calligraphy adds a creative touch to any written correspondence. You'll have fun applying your new lettering skills to special occasion cards for friends and family.

Weekend Kits offers a wide selection of creative project kits for you to explore. Learning a new craft is a great way to spend your weekends and kits make it so easy to get started right away!

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Beginner Painting Art Kits - Learn to Paint!

If you're interested in learning to paint, but not sure how to get started, you'll want to visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store. We've added a new selection of beginner painting kits from Walter Foster. These complete art kits include everything you need to get started painting with acrylics, oils, and watercolors!

Beginner Acrylic Painting Kits

The Layer-by-Layer Acrylic Painting Kit is ideal for beginners to learn to paint a work of art using acrylics! This kit includes a 9" x 12" canvas board that's pre-printed with basic outlines of the scene. A full-color instruction book shows each stage of the painting process as a separate layer, making it easy to see what you need to paint during each step.

This acrylic paint kit includes all of the beginner art supplies you need to complete your painting, including 8 tubes of acrylic paint, 3 paintbrushes, a mixing palette, and a plastic palette knife.

Choose your favorite scene and get started painting with acrylics!

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Beginner Oil Painting Kit

The Beginner Oil Painting Kit includes all of the essentials you need, including a project book, 8 tubes of oil paint, flat paintbrush, round paintbrush, plastic paint palette, palette knife, canvas paper, canvas board, and linseed oil.

The full-color project book teaches the basics of oil painting and guides you through 5 step-by-step lessons with easy instructions & detailed illustrations throughout.

For additional information on painting with oils, see the wikiHow manual on How to Oil Paint, including 11 basic steps and helpful tips for painting with oils.

Beginner Watercolor Painting Kit

Learn to paint Chinese Brush Animals with watercolors! This complete beginner art kit includes a 32-page project book, ink stick, ink stone, brush rest, 3 Chinese paintbrushes, ceramic palette, 8 watercolor paints, and watercolor paper.

Chinese Brush Animals Painting Kit

The project book covers basics, including handling the brush, color mixing, and brushstrokes. You'll be guided through 11 Chinese brush painting lessons with step-by-step instruction and helpful illustrations throughout.

Weekend Kits offers creative project kits across a variety of craft kit categories. Our goal is to make learning a new skill easy and fun. Learning to paint is easy with kits that bring together all of the tools, supplies, and instruction you need to get started with confidence!

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits to see our complete collection of beginner art kits and get ready to learn to paint on your next Weekend at Home!

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Beginner Drawing Art Kits - Learn to Draw!

Pencil Drawing Art Kits

There's a new selection of Pencil Drawing Kits from Walter Foster in the Paint & Draw Art Kits section of the store. Learning to sketch and draw is easy with complete art kits that include everything you need to get started. Whether you're interested in drawing people, horses, animals, or you just want to learn general drawing skills, there's an art kit here for you!

Each of the beginner drawing kits shown below includes a 32-page project book that will teach you how to draw your chosen subject matter with pencils. You'll learn basic sketching skills as well as more advanced drawing techniques, including tips for holding the pencil, applying shading, and creating the appearance of depth.

Step-by-step projects will guide you through the process of drawing with helpful instructions and detailed illustrations.

These art kits include all the quality artist's tools and supplies you'll need to get started! You'll receive a generous variety of drawing pencils, blending stumps, tortillons, a sharpener, eraser, sandpaper block, drawing paper, and more, depending on the particular kit. Click the links below for details on each kit's contents.

Drawing People - Beginner Art Kit

Learning to draw people is a challenging yet rewarding artistic skill to master. Capturing the likeness of someone you care about will make it well worth the effort. The Drawing People Art Kit from Walter Foster makes it easy to give it a try!

The step-by-step projects include people of varying ages. This kit includes an anatomical mannequin to guide you through lessons on the human anatomy. Learning to sketch and draw people is easy with this drawing art kit for beginners!

Drawing Horses - Beginner Art Kit

There's something about horses that just makes us want to learn to draw! I remember drawing horses for hours with my sisters when we were young girls. More recently, I've watched both of my daughters do the same. Horses are a captivating subject matter to draw with pencils.

You'll learn to draw different types of horses in varying profiles and in motion. This kit includes a black marker, black watercolor paint, and paintbrush to further enhance your drawings. This is a great art kit for anyone with the desire to learn to draw horses!

The next 2 pencil drawing kits are smaller in format, ideal starter sets for learning to draw and convenient for travel.

Pencil Drawing - Beginner Art Kit

The Pencil Drawing Art Kit teaches you how to draw a variety of subject matters. Learn to draw a sunflower, kitten, house, and more!

This kit includes an artist's triangle to ensure straight lines and correct proportions when needed.




Drawing Animals - Beginner Art Kit

You'll learn to draw a variety of animals with the Drawing Animals Art Kit. The project book includes lessons for drawing 14 animals, including cats, dogs, a kitten, rabbit, giraffe, elephant, and more!

Walter Foster is a trusted brand, known for producing high quality drawing supplies for over 80 years.

Art kits are a creative gift to give any aspiring artist, including yourself! You'll find a great selection of Walter Foster kits at Weekend Kits.

Visit the Paint & Draw Art Kits to see our complete collection of beginner art kits and get ready to learn to draw on your next Weekend at Home!

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Explore Art with Beginner Painting Kits

We recently expanded our Paint & Draw Art Kits category with a new selection of complete beginner painting kits. Creating your own art is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Beginner art kits make it easy to try out different art mediums.

We have 3 new Complete Painting Kits from Reeves that bring together everything you need to get started painting right away. Choose from Acrylics, Oils, or Watercolors.

Beginner Painting Kits from Reeves -



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You'll also find new Oil Painting by Numbers Kits from Reeves, where you re-create a masterpiece oil painting of your very own.


We have 2 new designs from The Masters Collections by Vincent van Gogh - Starry Night Oil Paint by Numbers Kit and Sunflowers Oil Paint by Numbers Kit.

Paint by number kits make learning how to paint fun and are a great way to spend your time while relaxing at home. When your painting is complete, it will be rewarding to frame & display your art in your home.

Helpful Art Resource for Beginners

Reeves is a well known and trusted manufacturer of high quality art products. They have a new website that is an excellent resource for anyone with the desire to learn how to paint. You'll want to start at the homepage Reeves-Art. In the left-hand column, under the 'Hints and tips' section, there are several links that will take you to a variety of helpful How-To Guides for your chosen media. You'll learn about preparation, color mixing, painting techniques, and more. You can use these guides as an on-line resource or download a pdf version to use off-line.

Make sure to see all of the new Beginner Art Kits at Weekend Kits. Choose from a variety of art mediums and get ready to learn a new skill on your next Weekend at Home.

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