Spooky House
Haunted Silhouettes. Fiery Skies. One Spooktacular Saturday Night.
Ready to paint something a little spooky?
Spooky House sets the scene with an eerie black haunted house rising in front of a brilliant orange sky and oversized pale moon. Bats circle overhead while crooked rooftops, fences, distant structures, and a dark shoreline give the painting plenty of Halloween personality.
The bold contrast between the nearly all-black foreground and vivid orange background makes this a striking seasonal painting without requiring dozens of tiny details or complicated color changes.
And don’t let that wonderfully wonky haunted house intimidate you. Your Wine & Canvas artist will guide you through the painting step-by-step, so no previous painting experience is necessary.
Bring your favorite drinks and snacks, grab a seat at the easel, and spend your Saturday night creating something perfectly spooky for October.
🎨 Quick Event Details
Painting: Spooky House
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 6:00–9:00 PM
Price: $40 per painter
Canvas: 16×20
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Location: Wine & Canvas Studio, 2806 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43613
Drink Policy: BYOB — wine, beer, hard seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverages welcome. Hard liquor is not permitted.
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Class
🎃 October Starts Here: Halloween lands front and center with a haunted house, bats, dramatic moon, and fiery orange sky.
🏚️ Embrace the Crooked: The exaggerated architecture is part of the charm — your haunted house doesn’t need perfectly straight lines to look fantastic.
🌅 Big, Bold Contrast: The dark silhouette against the vivid background gives the finished painting plenty of visual impact.
🦇 Make It Your Own: Once the main scene takes shape, there’s plenty of opportunity to add your own personality to the spooky details.
🖼️ Seasonal Décor You Created: Take home a 16×20 Halloween painting ready to make an appearance every October.
🖌 What You’ll Learn
Your artist will walk you through the entire painting from start to finish, including:
- Building a warm, blended background
- Creating a large moon behind the haunted scene
- Using silhouettes to build bold shapes and contrast
- Constructing the crooked haunted house and surrounding structures
- Adding bats, fencing, windows, and other finishing details
- Using light and dark areas to make the scene stand out
Everything is taught step-by-step and designed to be approachable for beginners.
🧑🎨 What’s Included
Your $40 ticket includes:
- 16×20 canvas
- Acrylic paints
- Brushes
- Easel
- Apron to use during class
- Step-by-step instruction
- All necessary painting supplies
- Your finished Spooky House masterpiece to take home
Just bring yourself, your favorite refreshments, and a willingness to get creative.
🍷 Drinks & Snacks
This event is BYOB friendly.
You’re welcome to bring:
- Wine
- Beer
- Hard seltzers
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Snacks or light food
Hard liquor is not permitted.
Need refreshments? Orchard Inn Bar is conveniently located right next door and offers beer, wine, pre-mixed cocktails, and other beverages that may be enjoyed during class.
📍 Event Location
Wine & Canvas Studio
2806 W. Sylvania Ave.
Toledo, OH 43613
Free parking is available in the lot at 2816 W. Sylvania Ave., at the corner of W. Sylvania Ave. and Grantley Rd.
If the lot is full, street parking is also available nearby.
🗓 Date & Time
Saturday, October 3, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
We recommend arriving about 10–15 minutes early so you have time to check in, choose your seat, pour a drink, and get settled before painting begins.
🎟 Reserve Your Seat
Your seat includes everything needed to create your own 16×20 Spooky House painting.
Whether you’re planning a Halloween date night, getting friends together, or simply ready for a creative Saturday night out, beginners are always welcome.
Advance registration is recommended so we can have your canvas and supplies ready when you arrive.
Reserve your seat using the ticket options on this page.
❓ Questions?
Wondering what to wear, what you can bring, how cancellations work, or what to expect at your first Wine & Canvas event?
🥳 Planning Something Special?
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