Explorer Box
You don't need to know anything about art to make something you're genuinely proud of. You need a box, a video to follow along with, and about an hour.
Best for Ages
12 and up
Skill Level
Tier 1 — No experience needed
What You'll Make
A new framed or display-ready piece every month
Time to Make It
60 to 90 minutes
Experience Needed
None. If you can follow simple steps, you can do this.
What it's actually like
Every month a new medium lands at your door. One month it's watercolor. The next, collage or acrylic or mixed media. You open the box, pull up the video tutorial, and follow along at your own pace. By the time you're done, you have something finished. Something real. Something you actually want to put on a wall.
That's the whole experience. No supply runs. No Googling technique. No guessing whether you bought the right brush. Everything is already inside, chosen by educators who know exactly what a beginner needs to get a result that looks and feels like real art.
What's included
Every Explorer Box contains:
- All project-specific art supplies
- Professional-grade materials (NIC PRO, Sennellier, Windsor Newton, Koi, POSCA, etc.)
- Printed project guide, including color example photos
- Exclusive video tutorial access (QR code included)
What you'll create
A finished piece, every single month.
Past boxes
A new medium, month after month.
The Chalk Pastel Box
Rembrandt chalk pastels
The Mirrored Tile Box
Mirrored tiles: disco ball
The Watercolor Box
Koi watercolors
The Air Dry Clay Box
Air dry clay figure
From our members
People who swore they weren't creative.
“I had no idea what I was doing when I opened my first box, but the video walked me through everything and I ended up with a piece I actually hung on my wall.
“The tutorial is so clear I never once felt lost, and the supplies are genuinely nice — not the cheap stuff you expect from a kit.
“I got it as a gift for my sister and now we do our boxes together over video call every month. It's our thing.
Questions people ask first
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. One click. No hoops. No phone calls. Cancel, pause, or skip a month whenever you need to.
What if I'm not good at this?
That's exactly who this box is designed for. Every project is Tier 1, which means it's built from the ground up for someone who has never done this before. The video tutorial walks you through every single step. If something doesn't look right, rewind and try again. There are no mistakes here, only your version of the project.
When does it ship?
Ships the 5th of every month.
Subscribe & Save: $47
Subscription Exclusive: Includes your Member Welcome Gift with your first box.
Cancel or pause anytime. No long-term commitments.
One-Time Purchase: $55
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Want to frame your finished piece? Add a mat and frame from the Studio Shop.