Bamboo Buddy

Junior Artist Kit

$39.99
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Bamboo Buddy

Junior Artist Painting Kit

Bamboo Buddy

$39.99
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  • Ships From Chicago
  • 60-day returns

Have a stu-panda-ous time painting this cuddly creature crunching a leafy snack! Enjoy your own favorite snack while you learn to paint this animal favorite using simple shapes.

Bamboo Buddy Sample Tutorial

Preview The Tutorial

Watch How A Real Artist Teaches It

slow, clear, kid pace

This is the exact tutorial your kid will follow, on broadcast-quality video. A real art teacher walks them through every stroke at kid pace. Easy to follow, easy to pause, easy to rewind. Access unlocks as soon as you place your order, so you can preview before the box arrives.

Tutorial runtime:80 minutes
Meet Your Instructor

Two Hours Of Painting Fun

Lori Ehlke is a Wisconsin-based artist and Art Educator. She has taught art in schools, camps, community centers, and in homes. She enjoys painting portraits in watercolor and has written and illustrated a few books. Lori loves to paint and share her love of art with others.

Lori Ehlke
Lori Ehlke
Ages 6 And Up6 to 12

Designs That Grow With Them

Picked for little hands and short attention spans. Simple shapes, satisfying layers, and pause-anywhere videos. No experience needed. Cleans up with soap and water.

  • No setup required
  • Non-toxic, water-soluble acrylics
  • 45 to 90 minutes per painting
  • Pause and rewind video, anytime
  • Works on any phone, tablet, or laptop
  • Grown-up friendly too
How A Painting Afternoon Goes

From Box To A Real Painting On The Wall

You don't have to set anything up. Just open the box and press play.

What's Inside Every Junior Kit

No Trip To The Craft Store

Hand-packed by our team in our Chicago, IL warehouse. Non-toxic paints, kid-safe brushes, a sturdy canvas, and a real art teacher on video. Parents just open the box.

How many paintings?

Bundle and Save 

Each of these bundles is meant for 1 child to do multiple paintings.

Real Reviews From Real Parents

Here's What Parents Had To Say

  1. Our favorite monthly activity

    We do a Painting to Gogh painting every month as a mother/daughter night. For March we did Bamboo Buddy (minus the bamboo) and had so much fun! We already picked out April’s painting! ♥️

  2. Super cute panda painting!!

    For my daughter’s 8th birthday, she wanted to have a painting party. I let her pick which video from paintingtogogh.com that she wanted to create. The panda was perfect and she loved it! I did a trial run first to see about how much time it would take the girls to make. It took me about 90 minutes total. So I planned for 90-120 minutes. It took the girls about 90-100 minutes. The youngest girls (age 6 needed more assistance). Overall, it was a HUGE success!! The tutorial was amazing. The artist did a great job explaining everything. I’ve now completed 3 videos and am excited to do more.

  3. SO Fun 🐼

    My Great Niece and I painted together for the first time and she chose the Panda. Her first time painting on canvas with acrylic paints and doing a tutorial video. She said the teacher goes too slow!! I can just paint from the picture!!! BUT she wasn't saying that when we were following the instructions to draw the panda outline 😀 Hours later she walked up, hugged me and said "I loved painting with you" ❤️

  4. Goblin Goodies

    Very fun painting to do with the kids. Easy to follow along

  5. AMAZING

    My 5 year old loved this!! The video was awesome! Maybe a tad bit too old for a 5 year old. Either way it turned out amazing and she wants to do it again!!

Stuff Parents Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this for?

Most of our kids kits work for ages 6 and up. Each painting page lists the recommended age range right at the top. Younger kids do better with a grown-up alongside, which honestly is half the point.

How messy is this going to be?

The paint is non-toxic and washes off skin and most fabrics. Throw on our apron, cover the table. The palette is disposable, so you toss it when they're done. Nothing to scrub.

How long will it take?

60 to 90 minutes for most kids. The video pauses while they catch up. No rushing, no graded steps. If they want to take a snack break in the middle, that's the point.

What if they get bored halfway through?

Totally fine. The video stays unlocked for two years. They can come back next weekend, or just paint over what they started. The canvas doesn't expire.

When will it get here?

Typically delivers in 2 to 5 business days from our Chicago warehouse, free over $60. Need it sooner? Pick expedited shipping at checkout.

How do I get access to the video tutorial?

Immediately after your purchase, you will receive an email with a unique link to your video tutorial. You can play the tutorial on any internet-connected device of your choice. The link is accessible for 2 years. The video tutorial can only be streamed, it cannot be downloaded.

Where do you ship to?

We ship to all 50 US states and Canada. Need it shipped outside North America? Email customersupport@paintingtogogh.com. The video tutorial works anywhere in the world.

What colors are included in the kit?

The paint colors are customized for the specific painting you're doing. We send the exact palette the artist used, so you get the right colors out of the box without mixing. Generous quantities of each color, plenty to finish your painting.

Are the paints non-toxic?

Yes. The acrylic paints we ship are non-toxic and water-soluble. Washes off skin with soap and water, and off your countertop with a damp cloth.

How do I gift this?

Add a gift note when you add the kit to your cart and we'll hide pricing in the box. You'll get tutorial access by email after ordering. Forward that email to your recipient when the box arrives. Prefer something digital? We also sell gift cards.