As inspiring as it may seem, certain recently discovered texts that reference da Vinci actually being a "paint by numbers" hobbyist are thought to be dubious at best. Learn how to harness your creativity and paint without the aid of predetermined lines and numbers with today's WagJag: $89 for a beginners acrylic painting class at Imagefly (a $245 value).

Learn all about acrylic painting from professional artist Jack Ellis. Jack is an experienced Canadian artist who is passionate about capturing realistic and detailed subjects. He specializes in depicting scenes from Alberta's scenery - see samples of his work here. Your WagJag includes your materials, a 16" x 20" canvas and refreshments. You can choose to complete your classes in one, six-hour session or in two, three hour sessions.