BEMIDJI \u2014 Lakeland PBS will host an exclusive Bob Ross Painting Night on Thursday, Aug. 20, at The Loft Event Center, 116 Fourth St. NW, floor 3.<\/p>\n
“Decades after the legendary Bob Ross last stepped out of the television studio, his message of stress-free creativity and ‘happy accidents’ remains a cultural phenomenon,” a release said. “Now, through a rare alignment with the Bob Ross Company, Lakeland PBS is giving northern Minnesota residents a once-in-a-lifetime chance to step past the TV screen and onto the canvas with the man carrying on Bob\u2019s iconic legacy.”<\/p>\n
This interactive workshop will be led by national PBS talent Nicholas Hankins, a certified Bob Ross instructor and host of the acclaimed series, “The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season.”<\/p>\n
“For Hankins, the journey to becoming the face of the modern Bob Ross franchise is deeply rooted in public television \u2014 the very medium that introduced millions to the wet-on-wet painting technique,” the release said. “This upcoming event represents a full-circle moment, connecting national public television talent directly with the local viewers and stations that keep public broadcasting alive.”<\/p>\n
The workshop invites participants of all skill levels to recreate a classic Bob Ross masterpiece. <\/p>\n
Tickets are $150 per person and includes all professional painting supplies, take-home canvas and a “Joy of Painting” book. All ticket proceeds will benefit Lakeland PBS’ educational, news and cultural programming.<\/p>\n
“It is a rare night where local art, national television history and community support intersect,” the release said.<\/p>\n
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the class starting at 6 p.m. Following the session, Hankins will host an exclusive book-signing for attendees.<\/p>\n
Seating is limited, and tickets must be purchased by midnight on Sunday, Aug. 2, at <\/p>\n