Okay. We had a fun time painting but felt a little advanced for beginners. I booked a group of 12 and did it in sections of 1+3 as they advertise to get the refund for one person. When booking I told all 12 individuals about the promotion and would refund the amount to all we received back. So, have received nothing back from them. There are a few caveats to that promotion. Supposedly the refund occurs the day after the class. It hasn't. Secondly, it is only 1 refund even though you've booked 1+3 three times. I'm assuming if your email is used it's their excuse not to have to refund you. Then, if you book all 4 together, it's another excuse not to give you the refund. So, we're actively looking for someone else to do our paint classes. It won't be Yaymaker. read more

Paint nite cancelled the event and refused to refund my credit card. They would only offer credit. I had to dispute the charge. I would avoid this company at all costs. Seems like the want to scam folks by having them make a purchase and cancel the event. I will be filing a complaint with the Attorney General for the state as well as the FTC. Lots of laws being violated and hope there is criminal prosecution. read more

I haven't even attended this event yet but this review is based on my experience purchasing from Groupon. I wanted to leave a review on Yelp only because I can include photos. This review does not reflect the event itself but more so if you're planning to purchase on Groupon. Upon purchasing this deal from Groupon, it doesn't say anywhere in the fine print that materials for this event would not be included and that you would pay an additional fee on the actual site when making reservations. I purchased a deal for 2 on Groupon which ended up being $53. On the actual site it was $70. It wasn't until I actually purchased the deal on Groupon and was sent a confirmation email afterwards with instructions on how to make reservations on the site which included redeeming the voucher and that left a remaining balance of $35 to pay additional for the materials. That ended up being $88 for 2 for this event! Purchasing on Groupon costed more than the actual site itself. Giving those a heads up to NOT purchase on Groupon and to purchase from the site itself so you don't get ripped off. It doesn't state anywhere in the fine print that additional fees for materials will be added on the site. It does state that tax will be collected however, I wasn't paying for tax and that wasn't stated on the site- it was for the materials cost and it wasn't until AFTER my purchase that it mentioned that. Are they saying $35 is the tax?! Extremely deceiving. read more

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It was a fun event when we went in long beach to celebrate my sister in laws birthday. It was on the rooftop. When you come in you get your supplies. He goes step by step on what to do. He was a nice guy with a positive attitude. There was a lot of people so it was hard at times when you had a question or needed help. The servers there were nice. We all had a good time. It was a relaxing environment. We went as a group. It was organized though. There was enough seats and supplies for everyone. If you needed more paint you just had to ask. I would love to do it again. read more

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Paint nite is so much fun!! I have always been horrible at drawing. I can't even draw a nice stick figure picture, so doing a painting... uhm, I'm scared! Lol I always start out painting like a disaster and always about to cry when I mess up... literally! Haha A group of us did Paint Nite at Little Maggiano's of Italy at the Grove. It was set up outside with the view of their Garden. The instructor starts you off and step by step guides you with directions as you paint each theme/ item. There are staffs that walk around looking at how we are doing. I messed up on the cherry blossom tree I was doing but the staff gave me great instructions to go make and make the tree trunk thicker so it will balance out. It worked!! At the end, my painting turned out much better than I expected and I still couldn't get over, with my lame drawing skills that my painting came out looking pretty good! Lol My only complaint is that try to keep up the speed with them because I guess with their time limit if you fall behind, they start cleaning up and putting their stuff away whether you are done or not. No parking validation for Maggiano's of Little Italy. read more

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Four Stars for Paint Nite Los Angeles! My friend purchased two tickets on Groupon (for the Paint Nite LA. Regularly $45 per person, Groupon specials make it $22 per person. A deal and worth the money (even at it's regular price). It was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel (at the same time there were two other very big events going on). The concept is simple - you set up about 40 easels with blank canvases, provide your guests with aprons, two paint brushes, a cup of water, and a plate of 5 colors (Black, white, red, blue, yellow). This is a great way to meet people and/or to bring a group of your friends to just relax. The night starts off with the instructor giving general guidelines about what is to be expected during the evening. Our instructor was very knowledgable, yet layed back and gave us room to create! The painting was the trees with blue and purple leafs. Looks pretty easy to do, but was kind of hard-ish. The instructor took a three step approach with us - 1) telling us about the painting process, 2) teaching us how to draw the tree, and 3) teaching us how to draw the leafs. The rest was up to us. There were what looked like batchelorette parties, ladies night out, couples night out, etc. Everyone was super friendly and complimentary to each other's paintings, despite some of them (especially mine) were hideous! The Beverly Hilton served drink beverages and appetizers as part of the evening. The liquor gave us all the liquid courage to be creative. My friend and I purchased one glass of Ecco Chardonnay ($12/glass), fried calamari ($18) and a cheese and fruit platter ($18). My glass of sparkling water cost $6. After adding an approximate 18% tip, we walked away with a bill of close to $60. A bit expensive, but the server worked really hard and she deserved her tips! The staff hosted a raffle giveaway of $1 per ticket. I put in $5 worth of tickets, in hopes that the extra money was going to be extra tips for the two teachers. WE WON! I walked away with one free additional lesson and a original painting by one of the teachers! The instructors also put a free lesson ticket under the seats of two students. My friend WON! Product Grade (painting, boards, etc): B+ Service Grade (teachers and support staff): B+ Worth the Money Grade: A- Overall Impression: B+ read more

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This company is terrible. We had one good paint nite experience so we got the Pain Nite Kit including 2 paint nite passes. Upon redeeming them, I saw it's a coupon only. I emailed them, they emailed back quickly but said "it doesn't come with two paint nite passes, it comes with two coupons". I sent them a screenshot which clearly states two paint nite passes and there was NO fine print. But, no respone beyond this point. I email dem again on a new ticket, no response. I get two emails finally, generated, asking about my customer service expierence. Even after submitting my opinion, no response. I went ahead, booked an event with my two coupons, which was then canceled a day beforehand (heard from the bar, where this event would have been, that this artists cancels all the time). I sent another email asking about a refund. I get a generated email back telling me I get a voucher. TERRIBLE experience. Never again. read more

Paint Nite. I have seen several friends post pictures of their gatherings with friends at different painting companies but with the same concept. I already told myself that it was not for me. I stink at painting, or with most crafts and arts I attempt I end up hating how I did and I stop halfway through, or stop right after I finish. At a previous Yelp event one of my friends mentioned that she was joining another Yelper with a "drink and paint" event. It sounded interesting even though I rarely drink and again I suck at painting. When I found out that two of my favorite Yelpers were going, I had to join. We purchased a Groupon to get it at $25 instead of $45, and booked our spot for that particular event at the Naples restaurant at Downtown Disney. Upon arrival, I went upstairs where our event had its own room and section, besides four or five booths on one end by themselves. It is quite a deal if you get it at the discounted price. They provide the apron, the paint brushes, the paints, water, etc. Your canvas and stand are there waiting as well, and of course, you keep your canvas when you are done. They have one or two displays of what you will be painting in your sight so that you have an idea of what you are painting. Then they will have a blank one that they paint with you and instruct you on how to do it - what paint colors, what techniques, etc. You are allowed to drink so you must be of legal age to attend this event, and drinks are additional cost and to the restaurant. There were five of us Yelpers at the first event that I attended, and I had a blast and ended up enjoying myself and my end result. I also met new Yelpers. It seemed decent to me for a first time painter who knew next to nothing. I was hooked and I was ready to go back! The cool part is after doing the whole Groupon thing, it seems that every time you attend one of their events that they email you a code the next day to get that same discount on a future event without having to go through Groupon. I booked my second one with one of my favorite Yelpers. We attended our second event just six days later at a Macaroni Grill in Cerritos. I was not nearly as pleased with the seating situation but it will do. It was definitely much more cramped and not as many people fit into this one. I felt like a sardine but I still had fun. The waitress at this one forgot my iced tea, but thankfully my buddy asked another waitress while she placed her order for an iced tea and an appetizer. We were squished but we dealt with it and had a blast anyways. Unfortunately I was very disappointed with my painting this time. No fault of theirs, just me not doing stuff the way I should, or just not figuring out the techniques this time for some reason. I did not let that deter me though. I am new to this and should only improve. Once again we got another code to get the same discount, $20 off. I already signed up for my third event. They have many events in Los Angeles, but they also hold a lot of events in Fullerton, Cerritos, Costa Mesa, Buena Park, Newport Beach, and Anaheim. I will be scoping for more in these areas. This is definitely a cool company and one friend said that it was the best paint night type company that they have dealt with. I think I will continue to go to these events. read more

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Thank you Paint Nite for an enjoyable Girls Night Out with my lovelies: Teresa C, Avina G, Esther K and Jocelyn C. We discovered a deal for Paint Nite on Groupon for $25/person (regular price: $45). Our meet up spot was actually at Avila's in Newport Beach, but the event page on facebook correlates with Paint Nite LA so I figure this is the appropriate place for this review. The spot that was set up for us in Avila's was the outdoor area. It was a bit cramped and the weather was chilly on this particular night. Although it was fun, our instructor was on the quiet side and it was difficult to hear her instruction (or rather the lack of instructions). I understand that she wanted us to be creative with our artwork... but even when I asked for instruction on how to make certain stokes or at dimension to my painting, she was very vague. Most of her answers were redundantly, "just try different strokes and you can always paint over it when it dries if you don't like it." Also, I felt like they were a bit under supplied. We needed yellow for our painting and we were given very little due to their lack of the yellow paint. I feel like more yellow would have made my background lovelier. To be fair though, I didn't hate my painting. I can't exactly say I loved it. But I definitely don't hate it. After we were all done the event coordinator took pictures of everyone with the paintings and it was uploaded onto their facebook page promptly by the next morning. I definitely appreciated that!! Maybe I would find the experience more pleasant with a different instructor or at a different location. I am definitely interested in another Paint Nite with my friends if there is a promotion going on. It was fun :) read more

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Paint Nite is hosting painting class at El Torito, Woodland Hills. The Service: There are two servers taking care Paint Nite students. They are very attentive. Separate checks are okay. The Painting Class: Besides the instructor, there is one assistant helping to refill supply. Love the location because El Torito offers a private room just for the class. Can fit in 50 students. Great lighting!! Away from the restaurant crowd so not noisy at all. The Parking: Easy parking. Big parking lot next to the restaurant, sharing with other retail stores. (free) read more

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**NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ARTISTS** Bought a groupon deal for $25 (originally $45) for a friend's birthday. A cute concept for those looking to try new things, spend time with friends and MAYBE explore or awaken their creative side. This is similar to "paint by numbers" for adults, with very basic water-based colors. There is a simple stylized painting for everyone to follow, guided by an instructor. **IF YOU'RE AN ARTIST, THIS IS SLOOOOOOOOW*** Materials given are on the cheap side (paper plates for paints and old used up brushes dipped in a bucket of dirty water). But then again, these aren't for serious artists. There were a couple of people asking for more paint but the assistant was resistant....not sure if there is a rule to use what we have on the plate OR they're trying to cost reduce. Two older women sat next to me. They were drunk and abnoxious and was a HUGE distraction the entire time. Pls try to get here early so you can choose where and who you want to sit with. **MAKE SURE TO REGISTER ONLINE IF YOU BOUGHT THE GROUPON DEAL** I did not and didn't make the guest list for that event. However I'm giving them 3-stars because both the assistant and the instructor accomodated and made more space so that I can participate. The venue was at Amalifi Restorante & Bar in WeHo. Had a great spaghetti bolognese and a glass of moscato. Both were excellent. But honestly I would not do this again. Now what am I gonna do with this painting that I did???? read more

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My friend and I attended a Paint Nite at Orange Coast Winery in Newport Beach. Our teachers were Corrine and John, and they were wonderful. The class was super fun, the time flew by, and the painting was pretty easy considering we both suck at art and it looked like it would be complicated! We chose a wine glass painting and I know we were both intimated and figured out paintings would come out awful. Thanks to Corinne and John's teaching styles and assistance, I think both of our paintings turned out great! The class was supposed to be 2 hours but ended up running about 30 minutes over. I liked that they didn't rush us and they made the class fun by playing great music throughout. Since we were at a winery, we were able to purchase wine and some flatbread for dinner. I know we will attend another class in the future. This was a birthday gift from my friend, and I think it would be a great gift for anybody. Paint Nite was a really fun thing to do after work, and I hope we can sign up for another one soon! read more

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I loved my experience at paint nite! Although I participated in one in Laguna Niguel, I didn't see any other yelp listings close to that so I thought I would just share my experience here. Yesterday my friend and I arrived at Chaparosa Grill 6:50, 10 minutes before our scheduled paint time. A lot of the canvases had been put down already but we managed to find a good spot where we could see the painter well. When we first arrived we saw that we were sitting outside, but with heat lamps!! It was pretty chilly outside so I was happy about that, and especially because we didn't even need sweaters (yes. It was that warm!!) We checked out the restaurant menu to see if we wanted anything to eat/drink, but unfortunately the happy hour menu was off limits in the paint room. The painter and her assistant were super friendly! I believe we had a lady named Corinne. She went slow enough and explained all her strokes. I couldn't believe I painted what I did! I have barely any artistic talent so it was great to see that mine didn't turn out totally horrific.. Haha! You only get your primary colors (blue, red, yellow) black and white, one fat brush and one skinny brush. It was fun mixing the paints to get the specific color I wanted! Most people are drinking wine or cocktails which makes it fun. I'm not sure if my artistic ability would hold up to alcohol! Will DEFINITELY be doing another paint nite in the future--I can't wait!! Everyone's finished outcomes were amazing, but unique to each person! read more

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seriously... worse painting experience ever. I would go somewhere else. i have been to SEVERAL paint n sip, and this one is by far the worse. this business doesn't have a "studio". they tend to just move around in restaurant and bars. so what's wrong u asked? 1. instructors : she was sooo busy doing advertisements that she didn't bother spending time instructing... she sounded more like a sales person. 2. when we arrived, the restaurant was dark and loud - poor lightening, which lead to my poor painting... my Eiffel tower looks like it's about to collapse any minute, colors were completely off, couldn't even tell from blue to black. i had to use my iphone flashlight in one hand while paint with the other to even slightly see what/where i am painting. 3. tips - instructors also ask for tips at the end. i thought they get paid for this? and it's not even a one to one service... which i don't mind giving if it is. Overall, I would never ever be using paint nite again for another paint n sip. sorry. read more

Yaymaker - my finished product... a Eiffel tower that looks like a temple with holes - Party & Event Planning Near Me

I went with a friend to the El Mariachi Mexican Grill with Yaymaker for my first ever Paint Nite. I had always wanted to try it and with a discount code they offered through Groupon it was reasonably priced (I forget exactly how much but maybe around $25). There were about 15 of us painters present and while I did not purchase anything to drink there, I still had a great time. I painted simple succulents and the teacher was gracious and patient with us. I have also had another experience with Yaymaker while I was on vaca in Temecula - they canceled on me which was frustrating but they responded to my email quickly to refund me instead of giving me online credit which I was grateful for. I would recommend Yaymaker for your next outing/event! Have fun! read more

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It was my first time ever attending and plant night and it was so much fun. My coworkers and I attended this event as just a random get together to destress. Purchasing tickets: - discount tickets thru Groupon - used the discount ticket to go thru their website and paid the differences **overall saved about $11 At Slater's we were seated on the of the restaurant, there was about?? maybe 30 attendees. Upon arriving, we would check in, given an apron, then picked our container. While we were sitting and waiting, we were given the happy hour menu, to order drinks and food. Then we were able to start planting, the instructor was very informative, patience and nice. She gave us some tips and tricks on how to take care of our plants. Everyone in our group left as happy campers, very happy with our own plant. I highly recommend doing plant nite with coworkers, such a cool way to bounce and relax. Parking - usual parking in Pasadena Price - reasonable Instructor - ehh, I forgot her name, but super friendly and nice read more

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For what it's worth, I quite enjoyed Plant Nite. However, I do have to say, in my opinion, the price point is too high, especially since food/drinks aren't included in the price. I was browsing around and stumbled upon a Groupon for this event. So I texted one of my best friends and she said it looked like fun. I bought the Groupon, not realizing that the Groupon code limited you to only 4 Plant Nite locations and it didn't cover the cost of the materials, which is an extra $14. So total, including groupon, I paid almost $40 for this event. I mean it's still cheaper than what it would have cost me if I bought it directly from the site, but still it's pretty pricey. We arrived early because we wanted to grab some drinks and food. Luckily the venue we were at was doing 2 for 1 drinks till 8. The event itself started at 7 and went on for about an hour and a half. Our instructor was awesome, fun and super informative. She came around with trays of succulents for each table and you grab the ones that you like, if there are any leftover the tray goes to another table and so on till every has 3 plants. Then it's time to plant, you're given a few things to help you plant, decorative rocks, gravel and there's contests so you can win some other decorative accessories. I mean, I had fun and I would recommend it, if you had the funds to blow. I feel like I have a way better chance of keeping a plant then I would a painting. My plants are currently sitting on a small side table in my room, where as I don't even know where my paint night paintings are. Somewhere in storage? read more

Yaymaker - My finished creation - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Fun fun fun! I've been waiting to try Paint Nite since I first saw the whole paint and sip concept on Real Housewives of Orange County. I'm glad I finally got a chance to try it. When visiting the website, you have the option of choosing by date, venue, or painting. Paintings are rated by level of difficulty. My friend and I chose the El Torito location in Manhattan Beach. And of course we don't have a crafting bone in our body so we went with the most easy rated painting. (Please note: when selecting this location, painting will be hosted on the outdoor patio.) It appears that all Paint Nites are at a restaurant or bar of some sort. So it's super easy to arrive early to grab an appetizer and a drink before the festivities begin. Admission includes a smock, paint, brushes, blank canvas, and an entertaining instructor. It does not include your alcoholic beverage...so be sure to factor that in on your own. read more

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Plant Nite is a spin off of Paint Nite, and as avid fans of the paint and wine classes, my friends and I decided to give it a try. However, dirt and food/beverage don't mix! I bought a groupon for $25, and then I signed up for the class I wanted via their website. $25 might sound reasonable, but on top of that you have to pay a materials fee when you book your class, around $13. We took our class at Baja Beach in Newport Beach. It was a bit of a tight space, with about 10 tables of 3-6 people per table. You'll probably end up sitting with strangers, depending on the size of your group. You get to borrow an apron, and the basic supplies are laid out in front of you: your container, a bucket of rocks, a bucket of soil, a poker stick, a spray bottle, and a funnel. The instructor did a little intro about succulents, and gave some instructions and we got to work layering rocks and soil. After the first couple steps, we ordered food. The instructor passes around some decorations, and then the succulents. For this particular class, we got two plastic dinosaurs, and you can choose three plants. You may end up with plants you don't like, (hopefully you get nice neighbors) but after everyone picks, they come around with a "Trade Tray" where you can trade out your plants for leftovers. The succulents were babies, and are fairly small, so they're not really enough to fill the container. Hopefully they grow! Our food came as we received our plants and began to transfer them. Not much space on the table with all those supplies... But the worst part is the flying dirt particles. Baja Beach happens to have lots of ceiling fans, so my poor friend's salad was covered in dirt by the time everyone finished arranging their succulents. Then we got moss and decorative rocks delivered to our table, which you use to fill in the space. (The funnel serves as a guide for the rocks.) Throughout the class, we played a couple games/quizzes for additional decorations. The instructor was informative and nice, but in total the class was only an hour and a half, so not nearly the deal that painting is (which is normally around 3 hrs.) While I thought my finished terrarium was cute, I think I could have bought something better for the ~$40 I spent. Don't think I'll be doing this one again. read more

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Paint and sip, paint and sip, paint and sip,... Well at least that's how my friends do it. I try to stay sober so my paintings don't look like a five-year-old did them. Every time I have done paint night I have bought a Groupon. They usually run about $25 a person which is a steal in my opinion. Even though these ones do not include the wine, (you need to buy it separately) I don't mind paying $25. You get to paint a painting and get guidance from the teacher. Thank goodness for a teacher! I find it's a great way to spend the evening with friends or a boyfriend. I've had pictures come out lovely and others quite a mess. The only problem with all these paint nights is that I try to keep all my masterpieces. Sometimes these masterpieces are not anything I want to hang up on the wall. However, I can't wait to go to my next paint night. When picking your picture there are all different skill levels you can choose that range from easy to more difficult. I usually try to stick to paintings that are easier so I can feel better about myself when I'm done. If you enjoy painting, just for fun or you feel like you're an artist you will enjoy paint night. However if you get too drunk, your picture might suck, but at least you'll leave happy! read more

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The Paint Nite I was at was located inside a Mexican restaurant named Cabrera's Mexican Cuisine in Duarte on 07/21/18. I felt the venue was wayyyyy too loud. I understand it is an event to drink and chat, but I was sitting in the front row and could barely hear the instructor over the restaurant's many drunk and shouting patrons. I felt like the location choice could be better. Also, the instructor started the class 20 minutes late because she was waiting for the rest of the students. However, that is unfair for the ones that came early or on time like the email says to. In addition, I felt like she rushed through the instruction and didn't put much effort into her teaching. She ended instruction 15 minutes earlier than we were suppose to. This is my third painting event so I've been to more organized events with better instruction. I felt like I still had lots of fun painting because I love art. Just be aware that Paint Nite instruction is not the best depending on your location and instructor. read more

Yaymaker - I added the swans for good luck - Party & Event Planning Near Me

There are some mixed reviews on this but I must say this was very fun. I went to a paint night on September 21st with my bf for his b day. It was at a restaurant as I believe most of these nights are. For ours they rented out a back private party room so it wasn't with other people just dining. When we got there I had to show the instructor the emailed confirmation receipt and after that we got to pick out smocks and a seat. I would suggest coming about 15 minutes early ESPECIALLY if you have a large group. The seats fill up quick and if you and your friends want to sit next to each other it'll become tricky when there's four seats left but they're spread out all over the place. They had a waiter from the restaurant just for us to take orders for drinks or food if you wanted any. The instructor was super cool. He didn't rush and he explained everything very well. The experience overall was great and we got some cool painting that I thought I could never do. Some people mentioned that they don't have their own studio but I like that it's in different locations and restaurants. I like to try new places and if you're hungry or want a drink or something it's all right there! This also helps because they can have a paint night anywhere in LA. I purchased the group-on for two and it cost $53. The tickets for two in total was about 70 something and it covered the entire cost. I noticed some reviews where people said they had to pay an additional fee on the actual website but I didn't. So I'm guessing it's for certain paint nights. Maybe some require more materials than others. But I'm also guessing it's up to the instructor. It seems like they are just like 3rd party contractors or something so they use Yaymaker to book these things but it's up to them for prices and location and what not. But that's just an assumption read more

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While the artist was great and they chose a good venue, they double charged me for the night. When I attempted to contact someone regarding this my complaint went untouched (it continues to). If they continue to ignore my complaints about the double charge and do not issue me either a refund for the double charge or at least a credit for another night, I will not use this service again. I highly recommend to keep an eye on any charges that they put on your card-they are hard to get ahold of if need something fixed! read more

Our instructor was Michael, and he was great! Very patient and helpful. He played the greatest music, too! I love the venue at El Torito, they have a good room next to the bar and provide food or bar service if you want. Unfortunately unlike other paint nites, this one does not offer alcohol or snacks as part of the price, but if you get there early you can still get happy hour. We had a great time, and look forward to coming again! read more

I've attended numerous PaintNite events. I'm a fan of particular instructors because of their way of teaching but all Paint Nite instructors generally take you through the same basic steps! I'm a fan of Paint Nite because I'm a horrible painter! I never thought in a million years that I, Nai, the woman who has two left hands and was born a righty would EVER be capable of creating a half decent piece of art work. Boy! Was I wrong! Paint Nite made me see things from a whole new perspective. Plus the more you go, the better you get! ; ) If your the least bit inquisitive, GO! read more

Yaymaker - A painting done with instructor: JEFF FIEGER - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Absolutely awful!!!!!!!!! Do not use this company, they will STEAL your MONEY!!!! A group of 4 of us signed up for an event (all of this prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns), and the event was cancelled the day before for no reason! I politely asked for a refund and received no response. Three weeks and FOUR follow up emails later..........I get a generic response about COVID-19 to my first email. They clearly did not read any of my follow-ups demanding a refund and contact with a manager/supervisor. Now I have to dispute the charges with my bank (as you all know that is a nightmare in and of itself). However, my friend that also signed up received their refund and none of this headache...huh? I've paid my hard earned money, and received NO SERVICE (except for maybe awful Customer Service "Laura"). This company stole my money. Don't let them steal yours!!!! ZERO STARS read more

I have been to 1 Paint Nite. Instructor: 5 stars for Clara. Her and her assistant were very friendly and made people feel at ease even though some were nervous about painting. They tried their best to make the best of the venue. I liked the painting that we did. Venue: 2 stars for the venue. 55 Degree Wine Bar. This is a fun place to hang out and have drinks. The employees there are great. HOWEVER, it's not the ideal place to have a class if we are all crammed in 2 rooms and the instructor has to go back and forth the rooms. We started our lesson 45 minutes late on a weeknight (7:45 vs. 7pm) which was a bit late for some of my friends as they had work early the next day and we didn't end until a little after 10pm. read more

I went to Paint Nite at Maggianos at The Grove and had a decent time! Our instructor was Julie and she was great. I am not a painter and have never painted in my life so I appreciated the slow pace of the class. It gave us time to enjoy our drinks/appetizers and perfect our paintings. Before the "nite" ended, Julie gave a free class to 2 lucky winners. It was fun, I will probably go to another class. read more

I did a Paint Nite that was hosted in the Phoenix located in Beverly Hills. My friend got the Groupon deal so it was way worth the $25. I don't think I would pay $45 just to do it. I liked that everything was set up when we were there. Everything was provided such as the canvas, paint, and paint brushes. Our class was taught by Rico Rivera who was really awesome. He did such a wonderful job to guide us as quick and sufficient as possible. There were some pros in the class and definitely some beginners. The thing I learned is that it is YOUR canvas so do whatever the hell you want with it. If I do it again, I don't want to be influenced by others sitting next to me to try to make it more pro. Just do you! I liked that Rico came around to check on your painting throwing out suggestions with some nice art techniques. During the class session, there was a waitress coming around taking orders in case you wanted to get your sippy sip on. Just don't sit next to someone who burps up a storm like I did. That was stank! Overall, fantastic activity to do! I had so much fun and it was really something different to do for a night out. I'm looking forward to doing another one of these events. I've been looking and I'm sad that Rico isn't teaching any in the upcoming dates. -Give it a try! You will find your creative side! read more

Yaymaker - My painting! Cherry blossoms! - Party & Event Planning Near Me

I am about a month late with this review, but Paint Nite at Maggiano's was awesome! Went there last month for my bff's bday. We were out on the patio sipping cocktails, and painting like Picasso's! It was really fun. It was nice to be doing something creative, detailed, unique, AND SIPPING COCKTAILS while doing so! I'm sort of a rebel (lol) so I didn't want to necessarily do what everyone else was doing, and Elizabeth, the artist/instructor was totally cool with it! She didn't get "butt hurt" or huffy, she actually complimented my choices and gave me some additional ideas and encouraged MY artistic expression!! Long story short, I'm hooked now and I can't wait to get in on another paint date! OH, I forgot to mention one more cool detail: As I was walking to valet to get my car, JUSTIN BEIBER hops out of a black Suburban with his entourage and stops to compliment me on my painting. I'm no groupie or star gazer, so I just knodded to him and his crew and said "Thanks", but it was cool to run into a celeb on my way out. Book your date today!!! Or peruse the option of portraits to paint, and chose the one that you like the most. ;) read more

Yaymaker - Hers and mine. Artistic interpretation. - Party & Event Planning Near Me

Bought tickets in November 2019 expecting an in-person paint night. Had until April or May 2020 to use them before the value dropped to the purchase price of the deal I bought. Things shut down in March 2020 where I am, and all the paint nights went to virtual. I can no longer find a paint night in an open in-person venue to this day in January 2022. I've tried on multiple occasions to get a refund and I have not been successful. Tried calling and emailing with no success. Technically this is fraud, the original purchased product was two vouchers to in-person paint night. Now that product no longer exists and they're not offering a refund. read more

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My artistic side had been begging for attention for a while and I finally decided to show it some love at Paint Nite @ Maggiano's! This was my first Paint Nite experience. The idea is to go to a local bar/restaurant with some friends and learn how to paint, while enjoying food and drinks from the bar. It brings business to the bars on slow nights and provides for a creative social outing. I went with a group of 6 people and we all had a lot of fun! They provide everything you need, the canvas, paints, and an apron so you don't get too messy. Our instructor, Elizabeth Grebler, went step by step to show us how to paint that night's painting. It went at a good pace, even for beginners. They showed us how to mix the paint to get the colors we needed and how to create the different parts of the painting. The ticket price only included the painting lesson, but the restaurant offered some discounted deals on their food and drinks. It was a little overwhelming at first trying to eat and drink and paint all at the same time...make sure you're dipping your brushes in the right cup and drinking out of the other one! The instructors walk around once in a while in case you have questions or need any help, but it was pretty easy to follow along even without extra help. You can stick to the original painting as much as you want or use your own artistic license to make a few changes or even paint something totally different. It was really interesting to see everyone's own unique variations! At the end, there's time to take cute pictures with your artwork to show off on social media :P. Overall, I had a great experience, and would love to check out another Paint Nite. Be sure to look out for coupon codes when you purchase your tickets online! read more

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I had a wonderful time at Paint Nite. The location I went to was outside which was nice. The people at my table were super friendly. There were 6 people at a table and about 10 tables, I would say. People of all ages. Mother/daughter groups, friends, some people brought people from out of town and some came alone. Great idea for a bachelorette party! Food and drinks were not included. The menu was on the table. Some people ordered stuff, some did not. It's really up to you. It was my first time painting and I was able to follow along pretty well..although my picture wasn't perfect it was beautiful and pretty good for my first time. If you are looking for individualized attention though it can be a bit tricky as this is a large group. This is more about having fun than learning how to paint like a professional. The assistant and the teacher were very helpful to me after class to help fix up my drawing and they let us stay to finish up. Also, class went over 2 hours which was fine by me but plan accordingly. They also take your picture with the painting at the end. You can also purchase discount tickets online. Bring cash to tip your teacher. read more

Couples galore. This is where everyone goes on date night when they're trying to do something other than go to a movie and dinner. Basically, it's fine. If you enjoyed art class as a kid, this is for you. Just like 5th grade art, you show up and all the supplies are there for you. Better than 5th grade art - you can booze and eat while you're painting - though I don't recommend ordering a ton of food, as table real estate is limited and there's a variable risk of accidentally ingesting your art supplies (variable depending on how much you've had to drink). Keep in mind that if you're a couple living together, and you both follow the instructions, you will have not one, but TWO totally banal paintings at the end of the evening. Unless you're that couple that doesn't follow directions, opting instead to "do your own thing." One of those couples always shows up to these things. They're "artists" who seem to come for the sole purpose of making everyone else feel like they're uncreative and unoriginal. To that couple: you are annoying. If you don't want the instruction, why are you here? Get your own 5th grade tempura paints and paint something unique and earth-shattering somewhere else. read more

Tried paint nite in Orange County but there is no separate business by location so this is just the experience in general. Purchased two paint Nite tickets on living social. That's the better deal. $25/person. Then you book online through their website by reserving which date location and painting you want using your confirmation code in your email. The process is pretty simple but I had the worst experience. The event I signed up for was canceled twice by low numbers so that was a bit of a hassle and inconvenience on my part. Customer service can be contacted through email. They are prompt in responding but everything feels very automated and robotic. Not like you are speaking to a human who understands the problem you are having. Canceling and rescheduling is an easy process if you decide to choose another painting they will just send you another confirmation code and you repeat. So that took awhile for me to actually reserve the event. But then my experience from there was wonderful! Our instructor was helpful and encouraging. We loved the location ambience restaurant we chose in Laguna Niguel. Alcohol is not provided. Other than that everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. It's a great date night activity because you get to do something new together and painting is really fun. It's fun to see how everyone's painting turned out differently. Highly recommend ! 2 stars for customer service reservation process 4 stars for painting experience read more

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Such a fun activity to do with family or friends. I went to Paint Nite with a couple friends from work. We had a great time. The paint nite was held at El Torito. We thought there was going to be wine or snacks because we assumed it was like other wine and paint but it wasn't, which was fine because El Torito had drinks for sale and it was happy hour so we just bought our own and ate afterwards. The class went over an extra 45 minutes but in the end we were all happy with our paintings Such a great experience. We're planning on doing this again soon! definitely recommend it if you want to have a relaxing and fun time. read more

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Instructor was late. We where at El Torito In Santa Monica and let me tell u it was way to crowded! We couldn't even see what the instructor was painting that's how crowded it was a lot of people were giving up it just wasn't my cup of tea left stressed out and was actually hoping to release stress! read more

Yaymaker - Honestly, i went to release stress and left with more stress! Instructor was an hour late it was way to crowded - Party & Event Planning Near Me

I really enjoy paint nite. It is a time for laughs, food/drinks, and good company. Making my own masterpiece based on observation and auditory instructions only, gives me a feeling of accomplishment. The instructor was sweet. She also had helpful and encouraging assistants. This class was much bigger than the Downey location I've been to so there was a lot more laughter and bad students. Lol! We enjoyed it, nonetheless. read more

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Love Paint Nite! Went with friends to celebrate birthday celebration! And it was amazing! Our instructor was Michael Falk and he was fun, patient, funny and made sure that we are all in the same page or not lost on how to do things (I for one is no professional in regards to painting).. booked another Paint Nite session at the Maggianos this coming Sunday with another friend of mine and we are super excited! Be there 20min before the session especially if you are coming with big group, so you can secure a table/seat together and wine/drinks is optional, you don't have to, but of you do, get the peach swirl, so good! Wear something that you won't mind getting paint on, it's paint nite after all. Drinks are not included with the fee, you can get it from Maggianos plus i like their appetizer (calamari). 3 TipS that I would suggest for those going or planning to do a Paint Nite session: 1. Have FUN! 2. Have FUN! 3. Have FUN! Enjoy your glass of vino or whiskey! Salut! read more

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I celebrated my best friends birthday at Mimi's Cafe in Arcadia , and boy did we have a blast painting. Love yaymaker, they used to be paintnite but just recently changed names. Yaymaker is filled with variety of artist instructors that go through variety of locations making nights fun and friendly with family and friends. A little bit of tequila wine or beer and picking food along with the night. A little of some drinks makes an extra splash of fun. If you are planing a night out with your girls , or even a small grouping with friends or family , YAYMAKER IS YOUR GO TO EVENT. Couldn't be more happier read more

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