Our November 2026 masterpiece is one of the most recognized paintings in the world: The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. Shimmering with gold, packed with patterns and full of warmth, it is the perfect painting to explore as the holidays approach and we think about the people we love.
Order by Thursday, October 15 to receive the November box. Orders placed after the 15th start with the December box.
About the Masterpiece
The Kiss was painted in Vienna in 1907 and 1908, at the height of Klimt’s Golden Period. Klimt combined oil paint with real gold leaf, wrapping two figures in a glowing cloak covered in rectangles, spirals, circles and flowers. The square canvas measures about 180 by 180 centimeters, and the Austrian government bought it in 1908, the same year it was first exhibited. Today it is the star of the Belvedere museum in Vienna.
Look closely and you will notice the contrast Klimt built into the painting. Faces and hands are soft and realistic, while the clothing is flat, decorative and almost like a mosaic. That mix of realism and pattern is what makes the painting feel both romantic and modern.
What’s Inside the Kids Box (Ages 5 to 12)
- Non toxic washable acrylic paints in gold, red, black and green
- Non toxic gold glitter glue (our kid safe swap for gold leaf)
- An 8×10 canvas
- 3 kid safe brushes: flat, round and fan
- A pamphlet that explains Klimt’s shiny, loving art in kid friendly language
The creative challenge: Make a sparkly picture of people you care about hugging or holding hands.
What’s Inside the Teens & Adults Box (13+)
- Oil paints in gold, red, black and green
- Gold leaf sheets and adhesive
- An 8×10 canvas
- 3 brushes: flat, detail and fan
- An in depth guide to Klimt’s symbolism, gold leaf technique and romantic themes
The creative challenge: Create a piece celebrating love or connection with decorative patterns.
As always, there are no step by step tutorials. The masterpiece is your inspiration, and what you create is entirely your own. New to gilding? Read our beginner’s guide to gold leaf.
Why Klimt Is Great for Every Age
- Patterns are fun at any level. Kids can fill shapes with dots and spirals, while teens and adults can design their own symbolic motifs.
- Gold changes everything. Adding metallic accents teaches contrast and focal points in a way that feels like magic.
- The theme is personal. Love and connection can mean family, friends, pets or a favorite place.
Looking for more? Try our Klimt art project for kids or browse famous paintings for kids.
Create With Us
Your first box is 50% off, and the discount applies automatically at checkout. Order by October 15 to start with The Kiss.
- Kids Box (ages 5 to 12): washable paints, a canvas and a kid friendly art history pamphlet. First box $19.50.
- Teens & Adults Box (13+): professional oil paints, a specialty medium and an in depth art history guide. First box $24.50.
Every box ships free in the US, and you can cancel anytime. See what’s coming on the content calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the November 2026 Art Club Monthly box?
The November 2026 box is inspired by The Kiss by Gustav Klimt. Kids get washable paints and gold glitter glue, and Teens & Adults get oil paints and real gold leaf.
When do I need to order to get the November box?
Order by October 15. Boxes ship by the 15th, and orders placed after the 15th start with the following month’s box.
Is The Kiss appropriate for kids?
Yes. The Kids Box focuses on Klimt’s gold, patterns and the theme of caring for the people you love, with a prompt to paint people hugging or holding hands.
Do I have to copy The Kiss?
No. Every box includes an open creative challenge inspired by the masterpiece, not a tutorial. You create your own original piece.
