Join Zen Rankin for a night of fun at our Lower Sackville paint night featuring "Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs." This is not your typical art class; it’s a laid-back social experience where the painting is just the excuse to get out and have a great time with friends. No pressure, just a fun atmosphere with all supplies included, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike. Grab your friends, and get ready for a memorable night filled with laughter and creativity. In this event, you'll be painting a stunning still-life of lilacs, complete with a butterfly perched gracefully among the blooms. Picture vibrant pinks, whites, and yellows dancing on your canvas—it's a true celebration of the changing seasons. Zen Rankin, our talented local manager with an impressive rating of 4.7 stars from 44 reviews and 178 events hosted, will guide you through the process. All painting supplies are provided, and you’ll be working on a 16" x 20" canvas for two hours of pure enjoyment. Just remember, this event is for those of legal drinking age, so bring your favorite beverage to sip while you paint. Freeman's Little New York in Lower Sackville is the perfect backdrop for your paint and sip adventure. Located at 552 Sackville Dr., this venue is easily accessible and provides a cozy atmosphere to unleash your inner party spirit. Whether you're looking for things to do in Lower Sackville or planning a special Lower Sackville date night, this is an opportunity to bond with friends and create something beautiful. The best part? You can enjoy this experience in a fun and relaxed setting, making it a night to remember. Interested in a private event? We’ve got you covered for groups of 10 or more. Plus, bring along three or more friends and save 15% on your tickets. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours before the event, so there’s no reason to hesitate. Book your spot today and get ready for a night filled with laughter, painting, and unforgettable memories.
Open Late Night 7 days a week! An original Pizzeria with full dining room & lounge. With 4 Metro Locations, proudly serving Halifax since 1956.
Open Late Night 7 days a week! An original Pizzeria with full dining room & lounge. With 4 Metro Locations, proudly serving Halifax since 1956.
Open Late Night 7 days a week! An original Pizzeria with full dining room & lounge. With 4 Metro Locations, proudly serving Halifax since 1956.
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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. Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Zen 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. Zen is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Freeman's Little New York Sackville, 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.
Yes — Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Lower Sackville. Everyone paints their own canvas, so there's always something to laugh about at the end. If you're planning a bachelorette party or a larger group, private events of 10+ get reserved seating and a custom experience.
Zen is a real local artist based in Lower Sackville — 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...'
Freeman's Little New York Sackville is a local venue in Lower Sackville — 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 40 upcoming events in Lower Sackville this month. You can view them here.
Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs is a spring painting — a fresh seasonal pick that captures the energy of the season.
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 Lower Sackville, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Bee-utiful Barnyard Lilacs 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 Freeman's Little New York Sackville — 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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