Winter Paint & Sip Fundraiser

Event Details

When

Dec 15, 2026 from 07:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Where

Backcountry Essentials, Bellingham

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On Tuesday, December 15, Darcie Gray, North Cascades Institute and Backcountry Essentials invite you to paint, sip & shop local to support youth outdoor education! 

Local artist & muralist Darcie Gray will lead class participants through the basics of acrylic painting and dry-brush techniques, and help us capture the majesty of the North Cascades with a limited color pallet. All supplies will be provided - no painting experience necessary! 

Create a beautiful winter mountainscape painting as you enjoy local brews & NA drinks, shop Backcountry’s gifts, gear & apparel, and connect with other community members, excited to help get kids outside. 

This class offers sliding scale pricing, and 100% of painting class registrations directly supports North Cascades Institute's outdoor education programs. Space is limited so register today! 

This event is open to the community – no need to paint to shop & attend!

10% of Backcountry’s sales during the event will be donated to support Institute school & youth programs so bring your holiday shopping list! And every $10 spent gives you the chance to great win door prizes like program gift certificates, gear & more! 

Together, we can give future generations continued access to transformative learning experience in the North Cascades. Thank you for your support!