THE DOGWOOD SERIES
What's Inside the Box
Every Art in Bloom kit is thoughtfully packaged — from the ribbon-tied lid to the last instruction card. Here’s exactly what you’ll find when you open yours.
THE FIRST FEW MINUTES
The Unboxing Experience
We designed the first moments of opening your kit to feel just as calm and intentional as the creative work that follows.
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Untie the Ribbon
A simple twine bow sets the tone — this is a gift, even when it’s for yourself.
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Unwrap the Canvas
Your mini canvas rests in tissue paper, protected and ready for your finished piece.
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Meet Your Cards
The Welcome Card and all five instruction cards are stacked in order, ready to begin.
EVERY BOX INCLUDES
Six Things, Thoughtfully Packed
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Welcome Card
Meet ARTi, your creative companion, before you begin.
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5 Instruction Cards
The Bloom, Branch, Leaves, Berries, and the Hero Card.
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Mini Canvas
A small canvas to hold your finished Dogwood piece.
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Two Pencils
Soft-lead pencils, ready for every sketch stage.
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Eraser
For the gentle corrections every artist makes along the way.
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Permanent QR Access
One scan connects you to ARTi for all ten coaching moments.
THE FIRST THING YOU’LL SEE
The Welcome Card
Before you pick up a pencil, the Welcome Card introduces ARTi — your creative companion for the entire journey. It carries the same QR code you’ll use throughout the series, and a simple reminder: ARTi coaches, encourages, and never critiques.
ONE SERIES, FIVE STAGES
The Five Instruction Cards
Each card guides you through one stage of the Dogwood blossom — from first bloom to finished Hero piece.
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01 — The Bloom
Sketch the placement of your first blossom.
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02 — Branch
Add the branch structure that holds it all together.
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03 — Leaves
Bring quiet detail and beauty into the foliage.
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04 — Berries
Add small details that bring the piece to life.
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05 — Hero Card
Complete and celebrate your finished Dogwood piece.
THE DETAILS MATTER
Crafted With Care, Down to the Ribbon
Your mini canvas arrives wrapped in tissue paper and tied with twine — a small detail meant to make opening your kit feel like a gift, not just a delivery. We wanted the first few seconds of the experience to feel as thoughtful as the ten coaching moments that follow.
NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Designed for Every Skill Level
Each instruction card breaks its stage down into small, achievable steps — clear enough for a complete beginner, satisfying enough for someone who’s been drawing for years.
There’s no wrong way to hold the pencil here. ARTi’s feedback meets you exactly where you are, whether this is your first sketch or your fiftieth.
MORE THAN A KIT
Gift-Ready From the Start
“Opening the box felt like unwrapping a gift, even though I bought it for myself. By the time I got to the first card, I was already excited to pick up the pencil.”
— A Dogwood Series Customer
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Presentation-Ready Box
No extra wrapping needed — the box is the gift.
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Tissue & Twine Details
Small touches that make opening it feel special.
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A Gift That Keeps Going
Ten coaching moments mean the experience lasts well after unboxing.
Instruction Cards
Coaching Moments
Finished Piece to Keep
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR KIT
Frequently Asked Questions
See It All Come Together
Your Dogwood Series box is waiting — pencils, cards, canvas, and ARTi, all included.