Upcoming classes & events: January, 2026

✨ Winter Watercolor ❄️🎨

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | 1:00 p.m.

Step into the quiet beauty and magic of winter through the fluid, expressive medium of watercolor. In this small-group Winter Watercolor class, you’ll explore how to capture snowy landscapes, soft skies, shimmering light, and cozy winter details with confidence and creativity.

This session is designed to be both relaxing and inspiring, with plenty of hands-on instruction and individual guidance. We’ll focus on technique, layering, color flow, and attention to detail while keeping the atmosphere fun, welcoming, and creative. Whether you’re new to watercolor or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a supportive space to slow down and enjoy the process.

🖌️ All supplies are included — just bring yourself and your love of creativity!

📍 Location:

Yellowbright Creative

918 B Washington Avenue

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

💲 Class Fee: $55

Payment options:

• Venmo at YELLOWBRIGHTINC

• Or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange cash or check

⏰ Registration deadline: January 6th at 5:00 p.m.

Your payment is your reservation. Space is limited.

Come paint the stillness, sparkle, and serenity of winter — and leave with a piece of art you’ll be proud of. ❄️💙

🎨 Black Canvas Florals (Acrylic)

🗓 Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 3:00 PM

📍 Yellowbright Creative – 918B Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

💰 $55 per person | Includes all supplies, instruction, and light refreshments

Get ready to brighten up your week of Thanksgiving with a creative, colorful experience! 🌸 In Black Canvas Florals (Acrylic), you’ll explore the stunning contrast of bold, vibrant florals set against a dramatic black background — a modern and expressive approach to acrylic painting that’s as fun as it is beautiful.

No experience necessary! Whether you’re brand-new to painting or an experienced artist, you’ll enjoy step-by-step instruction, plenty of creative freedom, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

✨ Special Offer: Bring a friend or family member and save! Purchase two tickets together and get $10 off your total.

Class size is limited to 10 participants, so grab your spot early!

Payment options:

🎟 TicketLeap: 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/yellowbright-inc/black-canvas-florals

💸 Venmo: YELLOWBRIGHTINC (all one word, no period)

📞 Or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange cash or check payment.

Let’s make something bold and beautiful together this Thanksgiving week at Yellowbright Creative! 💛

❄️🦌 Winter Wildlife Watercolor 🎨❄️

Friday, January 16, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate the quiet beauty and soulful presence of wildlife in a winter landscape through the expressive medium of watercolor. Winter Wildlife Watercolor is a cozy, inviting class designed to slow down, observe nature, and capture the beauty of wildlife through watercolor in a gentle, intuitive way.

In this class, we’ll explore how to bring animals and natural elements to life within snowy settings—soft fur, delicate feathers, gentle movement, and wintry textures—using watercolor techniques that create warmth and depth. You’ll receive hands-on instruction and guidance throughout, with tips on layering, color blending, and thoughtful detail work.

This class welcomes all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned painters, and is held in a relaxed, encouraging small-group setting where creativity can unfold naturally.

🖌️ All supplies are included, so you can simply arrive ready to paint and enjoy.

📍 Location:

Yellowbright Creative

918B Washington Avenue

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

💲 Class Fee: $55

Payment options:

• Venmo at @yellowbrightinc

• Or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange payment by cash or check

⏰ Registration deadline: January 15th at noon

Your payment is your reservation. Space is limited.

Come gather, paint, and celebrate the quiet wonder of winter wildlife—expressed through watercolor and guided by creativity. ❄️🎨🦊

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✨ Marvels of Minnesota: Acrylic Painting Class ✨

Saturday, January 17, 2026 10:00 am 

Yellowbright Creative

918B Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota 56501

Get ready for a whimsical tour of all the quirky, charming, and downright delightful landmarks of Minnesota—seen through the magic of acrylic paint! 🎨✨ Uff da, it’s gonna be a good one ferr shurr!

Join us for Marvels of Minnesota, a fun and imaginative acrylic painting class where you’ll choose your favorite Minnesota landmark and bring it to life on a wrapped canvas. Think of a giant loon, Paul Bunyan and Babe, quirky roadside attractions, iconic lakeside views… lutefisk..the possibilities are endless!

This upbeat, all-inclusive class is perfect for all skill levels—whether you’re a seasoned painter or diving in for the very first time.

Your $55 class fee includes:

✔️ All supplies

✔️ Wrapped canvas

✔️ Fun, hands-on instruction

✔️ Whimsical inspiration & tutorial

✔️ Light refreshments

How to Register:

Payment = your reservation. Spots are limited!

• TicketLeap: 

https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/yellowbright-inc/minnesota-marvels-acrylic-painting

• Venmo: yellowbrightinc

• Call/text Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange cash or check

Come celebrate the charm of the North Star State and paint your own Minnesota marvel! 🌟🎨

We can’t wait to create with you — doncha know?!

Bonus: Wear your favorite Minnesota gear (Buffalo plaid, Vikings wear, anything with Minnesota or a location/attraction on it, etc.) and you’ll be registered to win a FREE class of your choice! 

FREE SPIRIT: A creative journey into self

Art is the way to freedom! 

Let your imagination run wild in this brand-new six-week experience at Yellowbright Creative, 918B Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. 

Beginning Thursday, January 29and running each Thursday through March 5, 2026, we’ll gather from 4–6 p.m. each week for a groovy, soul-opening adventure into creativity, color, and the magic of expressive freedom.

Free Spirit is a celebration of YOU—your quirks, your artistry, your intuition, and the beautifully unique way you move through the world. Think psychedelic color bursts, free-flowing expression, experimental play, and absolutely no rules. This is a course for wild hearts, quiet dreamers, bold makers, and anyone ready to loosen the reins and rediscover their truest artistic self.

Each week includes hands-on creative exploration using a wide range of mediums and techniques designed to unlock your inner freedom. You’ll learn, laugh, experiment, and step into a deeper connection with your own creative rhythm.

Your Free Spirit Experience Includes:

• An inspiring book to guide your journey

• All art supplies for the entire six-week series

• Weekly refreshments to keep the vibes bright and buoyant

• A one-hour individual creativity session with Dawn after the course ends—your own personalized deep-dive to help you expand your creative flow even further

Course Fee: $475

To join this colorful adventure:

– Pay through Venmo at YELLOWBRIGHTINC

– Or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange payment by cash or check.

Your payment is your reservation, and your journey begins the moment you say YES!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Come claim your creative freedom, tune in to your inner artist, and embrace the magic of being a true free spirit.💕🎉

Because art is the way to freedom!

☀️💙 Cyanotype (“Sun Prints”) 💙☀️

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.

Get ready to play with sunshine, science, and creativity! Cyanotype (“Sun Prints”) is a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn the art of cyanotype—a camera-less photography technique that uses light to create striking blue-and-white imagery.

In this class, you’ll work with specially treated paper (and/or fabric) and arrange 3D objects on the surface before exposing them to light. This process beautifully captures shape, texture, shadow, and form, resulting in unique, one-of-a-kind prints every time.

This experience is playful, experimental, and accessible to all experience levels. You’ll receive hands-on instruction and guidance throughout, with plenty of room to explore, layer, and experiment.

🧺 Guests are encouraged to bring their own small 3D objects, such as:

• Trinkets, keys, or coins

• Flowers, leaves, and plants

• Antique lace or doilies

• Feathers, found objects, and natural textures

(Additional materials will also be available.)

🖌️ All supplies are included—just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure!

📍 Location:

Yellowbright Creative

918B Washington Avenue

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

💲 Class Fee: $55

Payment accepted through Venmo at @yellowbrightinc, or by contacting Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange payment by cash or check.

⏰ Registration deadline: January 22, 2026

Your payment is your reservation. Space is limited.

Come experience the magic of light, shadow, and creativity—and leave with luminous, one-of-a-kind Sun Prints created by you. ☀️💙✨

✒️✨ Modern Calligraphy ✨✒️

Friday, January 23, 2026 | 3:00 p.m.

Curious about beautiful lettering and expressive handwriting? Modern Calligraphy is a relaxed, hands-on class designed to introduce you to contemporary lettering styles while giving you plenty of time to practice and play.

In this class, we’ll explore a variety of modern calligraphy and lettering fonts, from loose and playful to clean and elegant. You’ll learn basic strokes, letter construction, and how modern lettering differs from traditional calligraphy. Throughout the session, you’ll receive hands-on instruction and individual guidance, along with exposure to helpful tools and resources that showcase the many styles of modern lettering available today.

This class is perfect for beginners—no experience necessary—and is designed to feel supportive, fun, and encouraging.

✒️ Each participant will receive a practice book and pen, and all supplies are included.

📍 Location:

Yellowbright Creative

918B Washington Avenue

Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

💲 Class Fee: $55

Payment options:

• Venmo at @yellowbrightinc

• Or contact Dawn Duncan at 970-980-6399 to arrange payment by cash or check

⏰ Registration deadline: January 19, 2026 at noon

Your payment is your reservation. Space is limited.

Leave with new lettering skills, creative confidence, and inspiration to continue exploring modern calligraphy on your own. ✨