When in-person field trips aren’t feasible — for hybrid classrooms, distance learning programs, or schools outside our Inland Empire service area — Purple Easel offers virtual painting classes designed specifically for K-12 students.
You get the same hands-on painting experience, instructor-led step-by-step, with kids actually creating something they can take home. We’ve delivered virtual painting classes to schools across California and beyond.
Two Virtual Formats
Live Broadcast Zoom Webinar with Interactive Chat: Our instructor leads the class in real time. Students can ask questions, show their work, get feedback. Best for engagement.
- 20-painter minimum
- $28 per painter — class only (your school provides supplies)
- $32 per painter — class plus all supplies shipped to the school
- 60-90 minute typical session
- You pick the painting from our kid-friendly catalog
Pre-Recorded Painting Class: Students follow along at their own pace. Best for asynchronous learning or larger groups across multiple periods.
- One-time purchase for your school
- Supplies shipping available separately
- Reusable across multiple classes / school years
- Email for current pricing
What Students Need
For the live webinar with supplies-shipped option, we send everything to one location (school address works fine):
- Canvas (sized to age group)
- Acrylic paint set
- Brushes (3-4 sizes)
- Apron or smock
- Paper plate palette + cup for water
Teachers need: a screen visible to all students (TV, projector, or individual laptops), basic art-friendly space (no carpet ideally), and 30 minutes of setup time before the session.
Typical Use Cases
- Art enrichment for elementary classrooms without dedicated art teachers
- Hybrid learning days where in-person field trips aren’t possible
- Multi-campus or multi-classroom events with shared content
- Counselor-led wellness or mindfulness activities
- Distance learning programs or home-school co-ops
How to Book
Virtual classes need at least 2 weeks lead time for the live format (supplies shipping) or 1 week for class-only. Email reservations@purpleeasel.com with your preferred date, student count, grade level, and format (live vs pre-recorded). You can also review options on our school events page.