Get ready for a fun night out with Elena Russell as she guides you through painting "Hot Summer Nights." This event is perfect for everyone from seasoned pros to first-time painters. With supplies included and no pressure to create a perfect piece, you can just kick back, sip your drink, and enjoy the company of friends or meet new ones. This is not your typical art class; it's a party where painting is just the excuse to have a good time. You'll be painting a vibrant beach sunset scene filled with the warm colors of summer. As you blend blues, oranges, and reds, you'll be transported to those lazy, sun-soaked days by the ocean. Elena Russell, with her impressive 4.63-star rating and nearly 300 events hosted, will ensure you have a blast while learning to paint. Each participant will receive all the supplies needed, including a 16" x 20" canvas, and the event lasts about two hours. It’s open to teens and up, so bring your family or friends along for a memorable night. Join us at The Mill Craft Bar + Kitchen, conveniently located at 4810 Calgary Trail South in Edmonton. This lively venue is the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening of painting and socializing. Nestled in a vibrant area, it’s an ideal spot to enjoy a fun night out with friends. If you’re looking for things to do in Edmonton, this is a great option for an Edmonton date night idea. Whether you’re gathering a group for a celebration or just want to unwind, our paint night events are sure to deliver a fantastic time. Thinking about a private event? We offer that option for groups of 10 or more, making it perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or team-building activities. Plus, if you bring three or more friends, you’ll save 15% on your tickets. With a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the event, you can book with confidence. So grab your spot now and get ready to paint the night away!
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Hi, I’m Elena! I’m a university-trained financial planner, manager, and fine art school graduate who loves sharing my passion for painting—whether it’s realism, impressionism, abstract, or my favorite, Old Masters from Eastern Europe. Outside the studio, I cherish family time, travel, good food and wine, and adventures of the open road with my family.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Hot Summer Nights is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Elena breaks every step down clearly. Most of our guests have never picked up a brush before, and they leave with something they're genuinely proud of. Worth knowing: Paint Nite events happen at real bars and restaurants, not studios — it's a night out that happens to involve painting.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Elena is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The Mill Craft Bar + Kitchen, a real local spot, not a studio. Paint Nite invented this format in 2012 and has sold more than 10 million tickets. The trade-off is honest: lighting varies, it can get loud, and the person at the next easel is a stranger. That's the point. It's more of a night out than a class.
Hot Summer Nights is one of our most popular date night paintings in Edmonton. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night.
Elena is a real local artist based in Edmonton — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 7 out of 8 guests who've painted with Elena say the instruction was amazing. Crystal C. said: 'Elena was an awesome instructor. She was attentive to all her students. We are looking forward to many more classes with her!'
The Mill Craft Bar + Kitchen is a local venue in Edmonton — a real local spot, not a dedicated painting studio. Paint Nite events happen at places like this by design — venues with character, regulars, and a bar. It can get lively. That's what makes it a night out rather than a class.
Yes — we have 167 upcoming events in Edmonton this month. You can view them here.
Hot Summer Nights is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.
Yaymaker is Paint Nite. We brought both brands together under the Paint Nite name — same artists, same events, same format we invented in 2012. More than 10 million tickets have been sold across both brands combined. If you used to attend Yaymaker events in Edmonton, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Hot Summer Nights includes the canvas, all the paint you'll need, the use of brushes and an apron during the event, and step-by-step instruction from Elena. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The Mill Craft Bar + Kitchen — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:00 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Elena starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 24 hours before this one starts. After that, tickets are locked — no refunds or changes. If Paint Nite cancels this event for any reason, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
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