Get ready to paint "A Heart in the Sand" with Zen Rankin in Halifax. This is not your typical art class; it's a fun night out where you can sip, socialize, and create something beautiful. Supplies are included, so all you need to do is show up ready to have a blast. Whether you're a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unwind and enjoy a great evening with friends. During this two-hour session, you’ll be painting a stunning heart design in a soothing palette of blue, brown, and gray on a 16" x 20" canvas. Zen Rankin, your local host, has a stellar rating of 4.7 stars from 44 reviews and has hosted 178 events, so you know you’re in good hands. All painting supplies are included, and you'll get helpful guidance in a laid-back environment. This event is for those of legal drinking age, so grab your favorite drink and let’s get painting! Join us at Bulwark Cider + Taproom, located at 1518 Dresden Row in Halifax, for a memorable Halifax paint night. This venue is perfect for socializing while sipping on some delicious cider, making it one of the top things to do in Halifax. The central location is ideal for a fun night out, and it's a fantastic choice for Halifax date night ideas. If you can’t make it in person, consider our virtual options that allow you to join from the comfort of your home, or check out our on-demand sessions where you can paint at your own pace. Planning a private event? We offer private bookings for groups of 10 or more, making it easy to celebrate special occasions with friends. Plus, bring 3 or more friends and save 15% on your tickets. If your plans change, don’t worry—enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours before the event. So grab your friends, book your tickets, and get ready for a night filled with laughter, creativity, and fun. Let's paint together!
Get ready for vibrant evenings of creativity and fun at Bulwark Cider + Taproom! We have 16 taps to choose from local beers, craft cider, seasonal slushies and lots of non-alcoholic options. Our menu features shareable snacks, gourmet pizzas and more! Join us for our Sip & Paint Night, where you can enjoy a relaxing night out with friends, sip on delicious drinks, and let your inner artist shine. With the perfect ambiance, you'll have a blast as you create your own masterpiece. Discover new activities in Halifax and make unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for an evening filled with joy, art, and great company!
Get ready for vibrant evenings of creativity and fun at Bulwark Cider + Taproom! We have 16 taps to choose from local beers, craft cider, seasonal slushies and lots of non-alcoholic options. Our menu features shareable snacks, gourmet pizzas and more! Join us for our Sip & Paint Night, where you can enjoy a relaxing night out with friends, sip on delicious drinks, and let your inner artist shine. With the perfect ambiance, you'll have a blast as you create your own masterpiece. Discover new activities in Halifax and make unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for an evening filled with joy, art, and great company!
Get ready for vibrant evenings of creativity and fun at Bulwark Cider + Taproom! We have 16 taps to choose from local beers, craft cider, seasonal slushies and lots of non-alcoholic options. Our menu features shareable snacks, gourmet pizzas and more! Join us for our Sip & Paint Night, where you can enjoy a relaxing night out with friends, sip on delicious drinks, and let your inner artist shine. With the perfect ambiance, you'll have a blast as you create your own masterpiece. Discover new activities in Halifax and make unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot for an evening filled with joy, art, and great company!
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Zen is an experienced freelance illustrator and he is very excited to bring paint parties back to Nova Scotia! Zen hosts events of all types of Paint Nights including special occasions, private events, corporate team-building, birthday parties, bridal showers, girls nights out.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes — A Heart in the Sand is one of our most approachable paintings. Absolute first-timers finish this one looking great. Zen walks you through every step, and the whole group moves together so nobody falls behind. 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. Zen is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Bulwark Cider + Taproom, 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.
A Heart in the Sand is one of our most popular date night paintings in Halifax. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night. The mood of the painting is romantic — expect something beautiful to bring home.
Zen is a real local artist based in Halifax — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 12 out of 14 guests who've painted with Zen say the instruction was amazing. Donalda R. said: 'Our host Zen was the absolute best. 8 adults with varying disabilities celebrating a birthday. Zen encouraged everyone, made all off of them feel welcome and amazingly talented. Giggles and laughter...'
Bulwark Cider + Taproom is a local venue in Halifax — 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 41 upcoming events in Halifax this month. You can view them here.
A Heart in the Sand 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 Halifax, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to A Heart in the Sand 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 Zen. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Bulwark Cider + Taproom — 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 Zen 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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