"Painting warms the soul and remains a friend for a lifetime" – Joe Baltich
Lots of painting going on at the Into The Brush classroom in the Fernberg Gallery at Northwind Lodge. Everybody was having a good time and art was being created out of thin air. You, too, could be whipping out some cool wall decorations at Northwind Lodge – Into The Brush! Into The Brush 2-hr classes are open to the general public as well. With few exceptions, we generally only schedule related groups for all classes. Call 218-365-5489 to schedule a class time that fits your schedule.
Lessons: 218-365-5489 or email intothebrush@gmail.com. Ask questions. I only bite a little. Anyone can say they don’t bite. Where’s the fun in that?
Painting class by Into The Brush at Northwind Lodge leads to a fun time in the north woods of Minnesota! There’s a stone here waiting for you to put your name on it and we know how to help you do that. (It involves paint and a willingness to have fun.) 
Painting class at Northwind Lodge, Ely, MN
Into The Brush is an art program to teach people how to paint using our fabulously beautiful Boundary Waters wilderness as our subject. Lessons taught by Ely artist, Joe Baltich.
In appreciation for your checking us out, we’ll deduct 10% from the cost of all regular programming options except the Micro Art Classes (first-time students to Into The Brush) when you reserve. Just mention the promo code “Reduce your Stress” at the time of reservation.
During this 2 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. 2 Day Program includes: 12 hours of instruction, all painting supplies, after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
During this 3 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. Price includes: 18 hours of instruction and all painting supplies, after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
During this 4 day class you will:
This Class will be held at Northwind Lodge located 15 miles northeast of Ely, MN, 2267 Fernberg Rd. Price includes: 24 hours of instruction and all painting supplies,after-class independent painting time if desired, discount code for take-home supplies. Meals not included. Northwind Lodge housekeeping cabin guests are on their own. Non-registered (in cabins – see below for rates) class participants may want to bring lunch.
Shared Accommodations Rates include – one bedroom per person with all clean bed linens blankets included, a shared kitchen/living space which included basic cooking/eating utensils, gas range, electric refrigerator, microwave, shared bathroom with shower, toilet, lavatory.
Rate is $69.95 plus tax.
Private cabins may be available and priced for up to two people minimum depending upon cabin availability at the following rates/dates below. Individuals may stay alone in a private cabin if available but the pricing for that cabin reflects up to 2 people at the rates in the box below. So, a husband, friend or partner may want to come up and stay with his wife, but go fishing instead of being enrolled in the art class programming. OR, one person may want to stay in the cabin alone while taking art class programming. For a total price, simply take the workshop price from above and add it to the the private cabin rate below with regard to the corresponding dates. Note that at least one person per private cabin must be enrolled in a Art Class to qualify for these rates: If you have a group of three or more, at your request, we can try to house you in the same cabin for the shared accommodations rates.
Rate is $99.95 plus tax
Taxes are not included in any of the above pricing. The above rate is for 1 person taking the program. Boat and motor rentals are available. You may also bring a private boat for a launch fee of $25. Please ask about details.
A cabin stay is not required to participate in class programming but it is very convenient. If staying off property, please be prompt in getting to classes and artist observation trips.
For Housing/Workshop Packages, we require an advance deposit of 50% of the combined accommodation and/or workshop rates OR if you are only attending the classes, payment for the scheduled program is required in full. Deposits are non-refundable. The balance of your stay is required upon arrival. Applicable MN state sales tax is not included (6.875%). A regional lodging tax of 3% will be charged additionally to the lodging portion of your invoice. A 2% discount for cash or check payments is available.
Disclaimers: Into The Brush, Inc. reserves the right to adjust/change/modify Into The Brush program information when deemed necessary to correct for typographical errors or omissions should they occur. We also reserve the right to make scheduling adjustments for weather or safety and comfort concerns. There is no refund for participants missing or failing to attend any part of the scheduled programming, nor will there be refunds of any kind for weather-related or other unplanned, unforeseen, cancellations of activities. While it is our goal to provide a top quality enjoyable experience every time, Into The Brush, Inc. reserves the right to adjust or cancel any scheduling order for any reason.
Chickadee on Wineglass
Join senior artist Joe Baltich at Into The Brush for Micro Art Classes at Northwind Lodge. Micro Art Classes are for people to see if this whole “painting thing” is achievable or not. So far, I’m going with “Yup.” for the vast majority of people.
Each class is about 2 hours long and held at Northwind Lodge / Red Rock Wilderness Store on the Fernberg Road. Paint a Lake Superior Rock in this “follower the leader” art class where you will get to test your skills and maybe discover a passion for painting. All materials are provided including a Lake Superior rock, acrylic paints, brushes and instruction. Learn basic brush handling skills and blending by simply doing. It’s fun, mildly challenging, and you get to take home a rock that should have more than one color on it by class end.
Cost is $35 per participant. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Reservations for seating are required. Please call for availability 218-365-4512. If you are all thumbs, please wear clothing that could get a little paint on them. Don’t come in like a rented tux or anything like that.
Class times
Sunday Feb 5 – 2:00PM
Tuesday Feb 7 – 2:00 PM
Thursday Feb 9 – 2:00 PM
Sunday Feb 12 – 2:00 PM
Have a private group of 2 or more who would like to paint during Ely Winterfest? Give us a call for a custom time that fits your schedule. We’re flexible! 218-365-4512
Micro Art Class Event is located at Northwind Lodge, 2267 Fernberg Rd., Ely MN 55731 CLICK HERE TO SEE IN Google Maps
Into The Brush is a non-profit program based at Northwind Lodge to help people learn to paint by discovering the wilderness of Ely, Minnesota. Our goal is to introduce all walks of life to our wilderness through art education. At program’s end, participants will have a developing new skill set, confidence, and a knowledge of the most beautiful place in the world called Ely Minnesota. We hope to encourage you to participate in our regular summer programs and/or donate to help more people develop this life-long skill of painting beautiful things. A “Donate” button is at the top of the page. Your donation will go towards art equipment purchases and operating costs to run Into The Brush.
Into the Brush - Art Education in the wilderness 