Feel the Yay! But Joe was the ultimate Yaymaker! He hosted a great painting session for me and my bff to enjoy. So, I've never painted before and felt intimidated by the Elephant we had to paint. I felt intimidated by all the other students that came to paint. I also felt intimidated by my BFF who paints all the time! But Joe showed us how to dab dab dab and brush brush brush and VIOLA', a masterpiece is created! I didn't think I would be able to make such a lovely painting by the end of our session. I survived! My painting was fun to create. I even enjoyed looking at all the other students masterpieces. We were all painting the same thing but there was not one that was alike. I thought everyone did a great job painting too. The event was held at an Italian restaurant that serves drinks and food. My only bit of advise is, I wish Yaymaker sold drink coupons on their site or as addedium fee on Groupon. I would had loved to save some money on wine too. Overall, very fun. I look forward to my next Yaymaker event with my BFF. read more

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I had been wanting to go to a paint-and-sip event for a long time; it was one of the activities I pictured adults frequently doing when I was a teenager. I finally got to try this out last summer, and first I'll just say, it was a little pricier than I expected it to be. There's usually a Groupon for this event, and even with that you're paying around $30/person, so I suggest checking that out before buying your ticket. It doesn't come with any drinks, so you'll have to pay additional prices for those. Paint Nite works by you selecting the night you want to attend the event on their website. They have multiple Bay Area cities, with an almost endless list of locations in each where the events will take place. They have multiple events per week, and each night is a different location and example painting. If you bought a Groupon, you'll enter it during the payment stage. All pretty self-explanatory. Along with being more expensive than I imagined, it's also much less glamorous. When I was younger, I thought these nights would be held at a studio or someone's home, with the wine being supplied (and not being super cheap). I really wasn't a fan of the Grill 'Em Restaurant we went to, because it's the quality of Chili's or Applebee's. I knew there wouldn't be decent wine at a decent price, so I ordered two cocktails instead. Unfortunately those were so sweet, they made me feel ill afterward. The food wasn't too good either...but that's a review for their business, not this one. I brought an old friend with me when I went, and he decided to do his own thing and painted something from Twin Peaks. The instructor was funny and knew how to explain painting to first-time painters who were pretty tipsy. Our class was mostly a large group of women who were celebrating one of their birthdays, and they were mostly all drunk and very loud. I probably wouldn't pay this much to paint again, but I certainly wouldn't choose the location we had again. It's fun to do once, though. read more

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My friend and I took advantage of a Groupon Deal and decided to do a fun activity and Plant Nite was a great choice! It was $23 + ~$10 material fee when you book an event on their website. Really wished we couldn't done without the $10 added fee and wished they gave like a voucher for one food or drink item. Overall, we had a great time at the event. It was our first time plotting so it sounds easier than it looks for us. There isn't much instructions besides showing how to plot the plants, after you're on your own for creativity. Event lasted an hour. Our instructor, PJ, was pretty cool and gave us ideas, walked around to check up on everybody, and we did a short trivia game. The San Jose events gives you more stuff than other locations I've heard so it's was a great added bonus. read more

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I attended a Paint Nite session at La Piñata in Fremont with two of my friends on a Tuesday night. From start to finish and everything in between, Joey Espinosa was absolutely funny, welcoming, helpful, informative, and overall a wonderful art instructor. He taught us to let go of confines dictated by the likes of the "container store" (which he hates with a passion) and just allow the creativity to flow. I was actually nervous prior to this session because for some reason I thought we were supposed to follow the sample down to a T. Silly me! I wasn't the biggest fan of the light pink cherry blossoms depicted in the original online but slowly began to enjoy actually painting once I got my favorite shade of bubblegum pink on the canvas. Therapeutic. Uplifting, especially if you've got a drink in one hand. The music in the background was fun to paint to as well, mix of 80's to today. It's important to choose an instructor that sets the right mood. How are else are you supposed to paint your masterpiece? Book a session for a painting you actually like. No sense in creating something meaningless. The whole event was very organized with three paint brushes, a mini sham wow cleaning cloth, the green apron, water cup for cleaning brushes (don't mix this up with your drink!), easel and canvas. Clean up after yourself at the end. I'd definitely go to another one and will bring more friends! Food. Drinks. A blank canvas and some paint. Arrive open minded and leave with your personality splattered as a painting you can look at every day. read more

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You don't need any painting experience to attend Paint Nite. You just have to be willing to give it a try. Don't be afraid to mess up. Your painting is not guaranteed to look exactly like the one you're drawing, but that's what makes it unique! I'm not artist, that's for sure. All I'm good at is the occasional doodles I make on cards for my friends/family, haha. We got the groupon which was $25 for one person admission, but since we used a 20% off coupon, it was about $18 per person. It is regularly $45 on their actual website. Once you get the groupon, you are supposed to choose a date that you want to attend. Each date has a different painting so you can choose the one you want to do. They show each painting's level of difficulty right under so maybe if you're inexperienced, try something that's easy. I really thought Paint Nite was going to be held in a nice classroom, but it was in some storage room that was home to Strike Brewing Co. They had a food truck outside and alcohol served inside. We checked in and were then given two canvases, paintbrushes, paint, and water. I do suggest coming early just so you can make sure you sit right next to your party. We came about five minutes before the whole thing started, but were luckily still able to sit side by side! One thing to keep in mind is to not let the first couple of minutes painting discourage you. I definitely thought my painting wasn't going to look too good after looking at other people around me, but I ended up liking how it turned out by the end of the night. You just have to wait for it to progress into your very own masterpiece! We were encouraged to be rebels and add on other things to our paintings, or just do it totally differently than what was asked. I added an elephant...ooOooo super rebellious lol not really. Overall, this was a very fun first Paint Nite experience! I would definitely go again and recommend it for anyone who's looking for a girl's night out or something to do on a date night. Our artist was Fuqua (Fugua, I forget) and he was great!! :) read more

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This review is just for the customer service and because of the cancellation notices not for the actual painting part. I've been to these paint nite events before it was called Yaymaker. My friend and I wanted to go to paint night so we bought 2 tickets through Groupon. Our events have been cancelled 4 different times now. I was so beyond frustrated after I received the recent cancellation notice that I contacted Groupon and asked them if they would refund us the money. Groupon responded within 30 minutes and refunded us the full amount. I will never be booking another event with Yaymaker in the future. read more

This was my first time doing a paint night and it was a lot of fun! We painted at Pizza Factory in Willow Glen and our instructor was Jack. He did a great job going step by step and giving us enough time to complete each task. I am amazed at what I created and I had a ton of fun doing it! I can also now instruct someone else how to paint it as well! I have already purchased another paint night through Groupon and can't wait to go again. My only criticism, if it can be considered that, is that I wish food was included in the purchase price. Nothing huge but a drink and appetizers or something would be nice. Otherwise I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Lots of fun and it helps you feel creative and artistic in ways you didn't know you could be! read more

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A friend of mine told me about Paint Nite last year and since then, I've done at least 15 of them ranging from San Jose to San Francisco. So, I guess that means I'm hooked! Every time I've gone, I have had so much fun and so did the friends that came with me. The most I've done is three paintings in one week! The artists that I've enjoyed doing them with are: Willis Lewis, Troy Paiva and Michelle Munoz. And I loved the one session "Miss Holiday" taught by Kevin Pride-Alameda. I'm bummed he pretty much only teaches in the East Bay. And some of my best paintings have been taught by Willis. But my favorite Paint Nite artist of all time is Carlene Silva - who I did my very first Paint Nite with. Carlene has a cool/fun vibe, down to earth and patient. She always plays good music and attentive to the group. I have brought many people to her sessions because I knew they would have a good time too. So, if you have a chance to do a Paint Nite, I highly recommend doing one with Carlene. read more

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Had an amazing experience with Yaymaker at paint nite. I had booked 4 spots for me and my friends at Ristorante di Parma at Hayward, CA. The instructor was pretty chill and he guided us throughout the class and we all ended up making an awesome painting at the end of the class. I had got an offer on yaymaker website so it came to 24/per person. You have to buy drinks/food but I already knew this. Paints, canvas, aprons were provided. I would definitely recommend as a group activity. Can't wait to do this again. read more

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This was my second Paint Nite event and first time with Yaymaker. The venue we were at was pretty old and rusty. The music was also kinda loud, so it wasn't the best venue for a Paint Nite. We started roughly 15-20 minutes late. The overall experience felt really rushed, especially towards the last half. Our instructor made a lot of sexual jokes which I don't mind, but wouldn't be surprised if others felt uncomfortable. I just didn't like the fact that our instructor made us bark like a dog whenever we needed more paint..... read more

Our first Paint brunch with Joe Wallace. We had a blast. It was so much fun. Joe was funny and easy going. His instructions was clear which made it easy to follow what we were painting. We want to do another Paint Brunch with Joe. Ok what should we paint next? read more

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Loved Plant Nite! Attended an event at Urban Eats in Dublin with a friend, and it was wonderful! The instructor was fun and friendly. She explained what we would be doing quickly and thoroughly. The materials were all set out and ready for us to use. Everything was well organized. The class was pretty casual. The instructor gave us a basic overview of what we needed to do at each step and then we were pretty much to our own devices for most of the time and the design of the terrarium. The instructor and her assistant were available for help the whole time however. I personally prefer the more free-style type of class setting versus one that is more restricting and instruction-oriented. The instructor also provided some trivia questions as added fun. My friend and I had taken advantage of a deal on Groupon, which gave the class for $26 plus you have to pay Plant Nite directly for a materials fee of $12. Total was about $38, which only saves you like $7 as the class is $45 directly on the Plant Nite website. We honestly didn't save much, but the class was so fun and it was definitely worth it! I recommend Plant Nite for a fun and creative night out! read more

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5* Yaymaker Cupertino Fka Paint Nite Part of a chain; FUN!!! 2 hour paint class by Elliot Elliot is the best ever art instructor Learned a lot Plays great music Get drinks from the bar Great birthday gift read more

I can't stress enough how glad I am that I attended a Paint Nite event. The combination of witty instruction and creativity with the added bonus of alcohol flowing through your veins (just enough to make you not overstress or overthink your artwork), it's practically a perfect combination in my book! One thing I need to be upfront about, I am in no way what one would typically dub as an "artist." Literally, I have trouble with stick figures and I was super anxious the day of the event I signed up for because this wasn't a paint-by-numbers kind of gig, this was the real deal! However, my first free-hand painting experience still turned out pretty darn well - If I do say so myself! :) Okay, so I'm not going to go into even more detail about my shortcomings and I want to give you some advice before you book which Paint Nite event YOU want to attend. There's some important things you definitely need to know: 1) AGES 21+ ONLY. Sorry for all underaged hopefuls, you can't attend a Paint Nite event. Even if a ticket or voucher is purchased for someone who is under the age of 21, there is no way that person can attend. You will be asked to leave. 2) ALCOHOL IS NOT INCLUDED AS PART OF THE TICKET. Okay, so this may not be why you're going or may not even be a big deal to you...but just want to break news early for you. These are separate purchases, but all attendees are highly encouraged to keep the alcohol flowin' (but don't get too turnt so you don't bother everyone around you and also so your painting doesn't become a total mess. 3) READ THE ARTIST BIOS. Okay, so my friend and I lucked out because we really enjoyed the artist who was teaching at our event (I believe her name was Linda (?), she's technically from Las Vegas BUT her business partner is Kevin who works out in the SF Bay Area). So she let us know that this is really important because it not only describes who they are as artists but more likely than not it informs potential attendees of their teaching styles. Like oh, Linda teaches using lots of sexual references and what not! So if that makes you uncomfortable, no matter how pretty the painting that's going to be taught that day is - you probably shouldn't sign up. But that's your choice, so yeah! 4) THERE ARE DIFFERENT PAINTINGS FOR DIFF SKILL LEVELS. I love this because it really lets you gauge where you're at and no one else can really know (okay they can esp if your painting is toooooooooo appealing). So far I've only gone to the beginner's classes, but was really pleased with what I painted and what was being taught. So yeah, be honest with yourself. If it looks like you probably can't pull it off...maybe choose something else? 5) SPOTS FOR POPULAR PAINTINGS, ESP AT BEGINNER LEVEL FILLS UP FAST! When my friend and I were signing up for our event, all the attendee slots for paintings we originally we wanted at our skill level were taken. So be sure to plan ahead or look a few weeks-month in advance. Personally, I would look a month in advance, but that's just my suggestion. 6) DISCOUNTED TICKETS. While I would love to pay full price for an event, I don't have the dolla dolla bills so easily so be sure to check on GROUPON/LIVINGSOCIAL for deals! I got mine for nearly half the price on livingsocial! Also, sometimes there's even coupon codes for either groupon or livingsocial, so wooooo~ even cheaper tix, waddup! I believe that there's also coupon codes Paint Nite has where you can get a similar discount and (correct me if I'm wrong, apologies if these have expired) the code is "Cali20." tl;dr - Worthwhile experience. Alcohol isn't included and these are 21+ events. Check on Groupon/LivingSocial for deals versus paying the full ticket price. read more

I absolutely loved Paint Nite and am so glad they are now in San Jose! I've seen so many Groupons for it and have always been curious, but it took me awhile to pull the trigger because I really had no confidence in my abilities to re-create their paintings. For that same reason, it was so hard to convince even one other friend to come with me. No one wanted to waste $25 on what we all assumed would be a train wreck of a painting LOL. I finally convinced two other friends to buy it and we went to our first ever Paint Nite at RSVP44 on 2/7. First impression, the venue is great! Very classy, easy to find, lots of parking, and the food/drinks servers were friendly and attentive. Gabe was our instructor and he's extremely cool and easy going. We chose a moderate difficulty level painting which took ~2.5 hours to paint. But he broke everything down step by step, and Shari (assistant for the night) was also available to walk around and help people. There was music, food/drinks available to order, and lots of laughing. The time went by like nothing! After seeing our results, my other friends all want to sign up now and do it too! Protip: I would avoid buying a Groupon. Like "Paint Nite San Jose" on FB or look out for their Yelp offers for a discount code. It brings the price down to the same as a Groupon and you won't have to worry about redeeming anything before any expiration dates. Also, book your Paint Nite early because their dates fill up quickly especially for the more unique paintings. Best $25 spent in awhile! read more

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Ever since my first experience at Paint Nite over a year ago, I've been excited to try it again. Tickets to this event can be pretty steep in my opinion, but it is a great experience. I purchased a great deal on Groupon and reserved a painting almost a month in advance because boy, do they sell out quick! I advise to plan very well ahead for this event. Even though I live in San Jose and the venue was in Gilroy, I decided it was worth the drive because Bella Viva was so highly rated, compared to the other locations which were not, unfortunately. Some of the locations seemed very "meh"... Our artist, Emily McPeek, was fun and had a great sense of humor. She created a very relax and chill environment. I enjoyed the music in between instructions to drown out the awkward lulls. I love that each person's painting is unique and so no matter how yours comes out, it's beautiful because you put in the effort to paint it. Emily was wonderful in emphasizing creativity. I would definitely suggest Paint Nite for a great date night activity. Suggestions for a better Paint Nite though: - More room in between painters. People to my left and right were constantly bumping into me and others because we were so tightly packed together. Please either book a bigger venue or sell less tickets when considering the establishment's capacity. - During our breaks, please provide us with new water cups. If we're paying $45 per person, its the least that could be provided. The last half of the class every brush stroke was tinted with black because the water to clean my brushes were pitch black. My white paint didn't stand a chance. (Update: I was informed that if this happens, you just have to ask for your water to be replaced). - Better venues please... - More weekend options would be nice. Majority of the paintings were for weekdays and when you're working an 8-5 job Mon-Fri, it's impossible to attend. Update: An additional star for the quick response from a member of the Paint Nite team, Laura! I love when businesses take the time to respond to you because they acknowledge your feedback. read more

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If you know me, I get stressed drawing stuck figures. The last time I touched paint in canvas was middle school.. And it wasn't pretty. My kids who are 6 and 9 have more artistic ability than me. You get the picture right? Paint Nite to the rescue! Gabe, your teacher, will take you from rookie to stud in under 2 hours flat! I went in thinking "there's no way in hell I'm going to be able to paint that" to "omg I am a badass". Gabe was efficient and effective teacher. A quality you don't commonly see in artist types. I'll definitely be back for more! read more

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Had an incredible evening with a bunch of ppl from work.. At URBANO'S Had a nasty burger ( Gargonzola cheese) with light garlic on fries BUT THE PAINTING WAS A KICK! The instructors make it all so easy... No exp needed here and you get to take you beautiful painting home with you Everything provided..brushes easel wipe rag apron paints and all the necessary instruction one needs!! Got deal on Groupon so ck it out!! read more

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I had a great experience at paint nite! I came here on Mothers day with my family and we had a blast. Our instructor was so funny and nice. She assured everyone that our paintings were all going to turn out great no matter our skills and as long as we didn't give up and just had fun. The break down: -The paintings for each class is already selected so before choosing a date find the painting you want to learn and create. -The teacher will repaint the painting with the class while explaining each step. - You are only given primary colors and are instructed to mix these to create all other shades. (This is where you can be creative). - You get to walk around the class to look at what others created. The teacher encourages you to compliment others work. -Once finished the instructor will ask for you to help clean your station and place your brushes in the bucket of water in the front. - The class is fun, all the teachers are super entertaining. Now let me tell you how hilarious our instructor was... since it was Mother's day she asked all the Mother's if her jokes should be rated PG or R. These Mothers voted for R rated jokes (this kind of made it a bit uncomfortable for me since my parents were here with me lol) and she had everyone dying from laughter! The entertainment was unreal and we were really able to relax, laugh. and be creative. Once we finished, she had us walk around the class to look at everyone's master piece and it was so cool to see how differently the class interpreted the picture we were painting. Now we have all 4 of our paintings ( Moms, Dads, sisters and mines) put up on the wall in our garage and when people come over we always ask them to point out their favorite painting. I encourage everyone to try this with your family and/or friends. read more

What a wonderful experience! I'm so glad that I was able to experience this night with my friends and boyfriend! I first heard about it through my friend who has recently done it and as I looked more into it, I definitely was interested right away. It was nice to see that people can choose what kind of paintings that they would like to draw by looking at the different dates of the event and booking it. Although it is supposed to be $45 per person, I did find a groupon deal so I ended up paying $25 per person instead, which was very nice for me. We got to the designated bar/restaurant on time and we saw that all the canvases were set up with paint. We saw that a lot of people were hanging out around the bars so we decided to grab some drinks as well. After that, people started coming in and taking seats and shortly after, it began. Our instructor was very sweet and she had some good sense of humor and she made the overall experience very fun. She cracked some jokes here and there and the atmosphere itself was great! Everyone was a little buzzed and was having fun. The whole night took about more than 2 hours to finish painting but it felt like it went by really fast. I definitely will be coming back again next time! It's a perfect experience to have with your significant other, your family, or your friends. Thank you Paint Nite for such a cool, fun experience! read more

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What can I say...if you add alcohol with paint brushes and paint...you will end up with a masterpiece to take home. My artistic experience includes drawing stick figures, circle faces, and hand painting...but leaving out of here, I felt proud as hell accomplishing a feat I thought I would never do...a canvas painting. Not to say that I did it all on my own, Gabriel Nazareta, the art instructor, taught everyone how to paint...and at the same time, he put on a show entertaining everyone while we got our drink on. This event is a social night out whether you are on a date, team building, or out with a group of friends. I highly recommend it to those without any creative skills...and if you do...you are free to be abstract and show your skills. read more

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I think I'm hooked. This is my 3rd painting with Paint Nite and my second painting with Gabe. Honestly, I had a way better experience with Gabe this time around versus the first time around which was right after thanksgiving. They were fully staffed with Gabe and two other instructors. The only area of improvement I have for the team is to get a better check in process set up. It was still a bit confusing to figure out check in and start on time. Gabe was full of energy and with the music, he really got the energy up and the group very excited. He also made sure that the class kept up with him and slowed down when needed. The venue, San Pablo Market, was also by far my favorite venue. The painting session was held in the food court area which allowed us to take breaks and grab food wherever we want to as well. read more

Yaymaker - Sand dunes with Gabe. Awesome session! - Party & Event Planning Near Me

I used to go to paint nite all the time until it changed to Yaymaker. I'm not sure what changed but now it's impossible to get a hold of anyone for any problems you might have. I purchased four anytime passes during a sale and have tried three times now to book an event and each one has been cancelled. I'm not sure why these events are getting cancelled so frequently but it's very irritated and I'd like a refund so I emailed them but never got a response back. I'm done trying to participate in these at least from this company. Really big fail. read more

Last night, I Went to my first Paint Nite Event at La Pinata , in Fremont, with some of my best friends and we had a total blast! In 2 and a half hours, our instructor and fearless leader, Kevin Pride transformed us from novices into enthusiastic artists! The wine was great, ambiance music was banging, instruction was simple and easy, and good times were in abundance! They provided the paint, aprons, and canvas. Unfortunately, we thought we were getting free wine as part of the deal, but we had to pay a tab. Either way, I had an amazingly memorable experience! We all had an amazing time and started planning our next Paint Nite Event very soon! We have got to get our paint and wine fix! read more

Yaymaker - My girls and I with our finished works of art! Kevin Pride turned us into seasoned artists in one night! - Party & Event Planning Near Me

It was a wonderful experience! We arrived ridiculous early (because I did not know what to expect). I wanted to be sure we got the best seats in the house! We were the first to arrive and got the best seats in the house! Gabe was a wonderful host very positive and patient. Even with the students that were a just a bit slow and do not know how to follow the directions. Those people tend to slow the class a bit but that is okay... just work on your painting and clean up the details. He had a very friendly and helpful assistant as well to help those in need. I will attend another for sure! The boyfriend had a great time and he is not the most artsy fartsy guys out there. We will be more creative and make it more unique next time we do the event, now that we know how it rolls. read more

My friends and I signed up for a recent Paint Nite at the Mama Mia's Restaurant in Campbell. We were able to get a discount code ahead of time so we ended only paying $25 I think. We were in their side room which was spacious and bright. Willis was out teacher that night. Willis was very funny and gave us good instructions on how to paint our picture. He and his assistant came around often to check on us. I really enjoyed this Paint Nite. I did one another time with a different company and the painting was really too hard for beginners. This one was much more my speed. It was a sunset scene with plants in the foreground. I love the colors of it. My finished product was much better than I expected. This is definitely a fun activity to do with friends. Get a drink and some food and get down to painting. My friends and I are going to check out their Plant Nite too. read more

Candle Making - this event was held in San Mateo on a Saturday afternoon in a small restaurant and was more about decorating mason jars than "making" candles. After we glued cutouts from cheap construction paper and tied some ribbons (markers and stamp ink provided wouldn't stick to the glass???), you could pick the color and scent of the wax to pour in your jar. Buuuut they ran out of wax. Wax. The necessary component for candles. No. More. Wax. We were told we could wait for the host to 1. drive to the store to get more wax, come back, melt it, and pour our candles (2.5+ hours); 2. come back for a future class; or 3. get a refund. I opted for a refund (no interest in driving from San Jose to decorate more jars with cheap/limited supplies) and was told no problem, the owner would authorize it with Groupon. Nope. Groupon said no, the owner didn't authorize the refund. So I contact Yaymaker and explain the situation. I get an email back saying nope, no refunds. You buy the Groupon, you're stuck. Whether they fulfill the class or not. Recommend no based on 1. the supplies for decorating the candles were very lackluster, 2. they ran out of WAX and 3. misleading when you're told you can get a refund when you really can't. read more

Had a great time! Anthony "Fuqua" was our instructor and he kept the atmosphere light and fun. He was very encouraging and kept emphasizing the fun in painting rather than perfection which is what painting is totally about. Much better than watching Bob Ross reruns :) read more

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I loved the painting session. It was good start for me for canvas painting. I got a Groupon deal for this. The instructor was pretty clear about each steps and techniques. Would totally recommend for a girls night out, this is really fun! Specially if you like painting. I subtracted a star because I felt the instructor was a little bit fast. But all in all it was an amazing experience. Now I'm going to start painting on my own :) read more

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5 Star Bullet Point Review for Team SJPN (San Jose Paint Nite) *Fun, exciting, relaxing, enjoyable, *Talented team of artists *Painting opportunities practically 7 days a week *SJPN geographical area: Mt View to Hollister, Milpitas to Santa Cruz *All supplies are provided as part of registration fee *Red, Yellow, Blue paints can be mixed to any color you'll need for your painting *White, Black for tint and shading *Little 5"x7" shami/shamwow for drying paint bushes *Upon arrival to the event everything is set waiting for the participants *No major clean up is required * Several level A venues (Brandon's, Belle Vive, Hangar, Bruno's) *Educational and informative *Great instruction especially detailed painting tips *Perfectly fine to go rogue at an event and paint your own subject *All participants leave with their own painted masterpiece *Artist provides a discount code with no expiration date for future events at any PN *Photos posted to Facebook with your approval *Morning of PN an email is sent as a reminder of attendance *Morning after PN an email link is sent for a survey if you choose to participate in that *If event has to be cancelled or venue changed an email is sent out before hand to inform *Great inexpensive way to learn to paint *Food and drinks are not included in the registration fee *Tip the artist available toward the end of the event *I have uploaded several paintings that I have done with several of the SJPN artists I stumbled on to PN when a running group I belong to was doing a PN fundraiser and I signed up. I've discovered that painting is awesome and quite enjoyable. The few things that I don't care for are well overshadowed by the things listed above that I really do like thus I don't feel the need to list those few things in my review. read more

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I'm not sure if this is our luck or not, but our booked event has been canceled THREE times. The last cancellation was emailed to us the day of the event. We've given up hope. I would not recommend tying your money up on trying to reschedule the credits they've given you. It is simply not worth the effort and time. read more

For my birthday, I decided to have a PaintNite celebration with close friends and we had a blast! Gabe was our instructor and he's a riot...lots of energy and fun. He definitely created a relaxed environment to let our creative juices flow. I've only taken two art classes in my life--so by no means Bob-Ross-status--but I was pleasantly surprised with my canvas by the end of the night! It actually looked like the advertised painting on the website and everyone's canvas was awesome as well :). I also didn't feel rushed and I'm usually someone who likes to hem & haw over little details. Overall, it was an entertaining, interactive experience and a great way to ring in my birthday. P.S. There's usually a deal or promo code floating around for tickets so (hopefully) you don't have to pay full price! read more

My friend and I bought a groupon for Paint Nite. We thought it would be a fun, wholesome activity to try out. I've seen photos and the paintings that everyone finishes ends up looking similar to the original and I was curious to know how the instructors are able to do that. You have to reserve a spot on the website - there are tons of paintings to choose from. Some are super pretty - with flowers, landscapes, koi fish, and lots more. I wanted to do one with cherry blossoms, but the dates didn't work out, so we ended up reserving spots for a pretty painting of the golden gate bridge and the sunset. Redeeming the groupon voucher when making the reservation on Paint Nite's website was super easy. Our Paint Nite was being hosted at Billy Berk's in DTSJ. Our class was at 6:30 and they recommend that you arrive 15 minutes early to check-in, grab seats, and start ordering food and drinks. I arrived early and checked in with the instructor and he seemed to be a bit frazzled and said he was running behind. While he was still setting up, he made some announcements and told people that they could order food and drinks. We had a dedicated server for the Paint Nite group and he was great at taking all the separate orders. But because of the tight setup, it was hard to eat and drink - there wasn't any room to put down the plates of food. My friend and I ended up eating our potato skins quickly before class even started because there wasn't really a way to eat and paint at the same time. Our instructor was really funny and encouraged all of us to be rebels and not make the exact same painting as the original, which was a cool way to teach. He went step by step and broke everything down and painted along with us, so we could see how we should do things, from which color paints to use, which brushes to use, etc. We had a paper plate palette of primary colors + black and white, a Solo cup of water, and a shamwow cloth, three paintbrushes, and a blank canvas (so it's not like you paint within lines or by numbers or anything like that). We painted and took a break about an hour in to let the paint dry and then finished painting - I think the whole evening was just a little over two hours. The evening was pretty fun. I got to try something new and get in touch with the creative genius in me. Oh, and I think the paintings with bridges are kind of hard. Painting the sunset, sky, and the ocean were pretty easy and came out ok, but the bridge was hard to do - at least it was for me. You're working with paint here, and they give you an apron, but like they recommend, wear clothes you don't mind getting paint on, just in case! Your hands will definitely get dirty though! What masterpiece will you create?? read more

So here is the problem and why they are getting one star. Thier customer service stinks theu only way you can get a hold of them for a problem is threw there e-mail. So I have sent 4 to be exact and have got the same B.S. song and dance responses,I asked for a refund of 29.00 becaue the day we went to go do painting was March 13,2020,on that same day the Governor of California at about 1:30pm stated that he was closing down all schools down till April 1 At that time we where unsure if they where still going to do painting as it was at 7pm,by 530pm the computer text and said canceling class would reschedule and said a coupon code for next class. Well this class waa cancelled because of the Covid Virus and I had no idea when and if would be able to do class again so I sent email and requested a refund and was told they coulsb3do but I had my coupon. So here's where the problem is 2 of the ladies in my laet requested the same thing and they hot therr money back!! Know I don't know if the employee that gave them a refund should have but they did and I am simply asking for 29.00 dollars to be refunded back to my account and don't understand why they won't and can't do. I also reported them to the BBB. read more

We booked a paint night in Walnut Creek. We got to the venue and they told us the event had been cancelled. We were never notified by Yaymaker that our event was cancelled. We had people traveling from all around to meet up for this event to celebrate 2 birthdays and 1 baby announcement. Tried calling but did not return my message. Really annoyed!! read more

It was a fun experience. Personally, I would have preferred that the instructor refrain from using so much foul language. But he did warn us at the beginning that he would and that we have the option to leave. The first hour was fine but then we were completely rushed when it came to the more complicated part of the painting. My biggest issue is that the painting is not anywhere near the advertised painting. I was very disappointed with the outcome because the instructor made so much modification to the original painting. Even his sample art did NOT look anything like the painting on the website. read more

I flew to San Jose from San Diego for my sisters birthday weekend and had a few special events planned for her. One of the events was a wine/plant night on Saturday Jan 27 at Stilettos, hosted by Yaymaker. I had bought two Groupons in December for this special weekend and we were excited to go. We drove to Stilettos in Saratoga for the plant night and the doors were locked and no one was there. We were never contacted by Yaymaker, nor were we told by the company that the event was canceled. I had to call the owner of the wine bar to find out what happened. She told me that Yaymaker had canceled because only 4 people had registered. It would have been nice to have been given this information in advance and given a refund. Now I am forced to have to chase them through Groupon. I would NOT recommend this event to anyone. THUMBS DOWN read more

Super cool for a date or group celebration, or if you just want to explore your artsy side.. Paint Nite is a great addition to San Jose nightlife. And our paint host Gabe was fantastic! read more

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I had an awesome time at Paint Nite! I went to an event with a couple friends at La Piñata in Fremont. None of us are experienced painters so when booking an event we chose an "easy" painting. Kevin was our paint instructor and he was awesome! From the moment we walked in he was funny, loud, a little crazy and overall just a good time! I went to Paint Nite too have a great time and a few drinks with friends and Kevin really made this night such a wonderful experience. There were dance offs, hilarious jokes, and even a few giveaways. It really felt at the end of the night that the group of painters was one big, less than artistic, a little buzzed family. I can't wait to go again! Make sure if you book you choose an Event with Kevin as the artist! read more

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I've been dying to attend a Paint Nite event for so long and my boyfriend finally booked our first session for our 3 year anniversary. After booking our reservation and paying for it, we received an email saying our event was canceled. Ok... We rescheduled for the next available event the day after. It wasn't the painting we wanted, but it was the only one available. After booking this one, we received ANOTHER email, this time stating our event was rescheduled to a later date (2 weeks away). No explanation was provided either of the times they did this to us and refunds aren't even an option. If we're paying $90 and our reservations aren't even reliable and keep getting canceled or rescheduled, we don't want them anymore. Really disappointed. read more