Nature Sketch Crate

What's in the box: Each crate holds two nature-themed watercolor projects with watercolor paper, transfer guides for the outlines, and access to step-by-step video lessons.

Nature Sketch Crate is a monthly watercolor kit for beginners who don't think of themselves as artists. Despite the name, the focus is painting rather than freehand sketching. Each crate includes two nature-themed projects, such as wildflowers and moths, along with watercolor paper, transfer guides that let you trace the outline instead of drawing it yourself, and step-by-step video lessons. The company presents it as a screen-free way to relax and says a project can be finished in under two hours. It also markets the crates as family friendly for ages 7 to 87, so they could work as a shared activity with children or a partner. The plan shown on the site is a three month subscription for $138. That works out to $46 per month, and the plan does not auto-renew, so you won't be charged again unless you choose to continue. That is a fair amount to pay for two projects a month, so the value depends on how much you enjoy the guided format. The transfer guides make good results more likely, but they also mean you won't build much drawing skill. That matters if you hoped to learn to sketch from life. The site does not list every supply in the box or explain shipping. For nervous beginners who want a finished piece they feel good about, it looks like a thoughtful, low-pressure option.