or headers Join Zen Rankin for a lively Paint Nite featuring "Shine Bright Christmas." This event promises a fun night out, no experience needed, and all supplies are included. You'll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where painting is just the excuse to socialize and have a blast with friends and family. So grab your crew and get ready to create some holiday cheer, because this is not your typical art class. During this 120-minute session, you'll be painting a festive scene that captures the essence of the holiday season. Expect vibrant colors and a joyful vibe as you work on a 16" x 20" canvas. Zen Rankin, with a stellar 4.7-star rating and 178 events hosted, will guide you through the process with ease. With all painting supplies provided, you can simply show up ready to have fun. This event is open to kids and up, making it a great family outing. Looking for things to do in Lower Sackville? Join us at Freeman's Little New York, conveniently located at 552 Sackville Dr. This cozy venue is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a night of creativity. It's a great option for a Lower Sackville date night idea or a fun group outing. Plus, the atmosphere is always buzzing with excitement. If you're not quite ready to head out, our virtual options allow you to paint from the comfort of your home, with the flexibility to pause and rewind the session whenever you need. Planning a private event? We can accommodate groups of 10 or more for a special celebration. Don't forget, when you bring 3 or more friends, you save 15% on your tickets. With a free cancellation policy up to 24 hours before the event, you can book with confidence. So what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now and let the good times roll!
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. Shine Bright Christmas 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.
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.
Shine Bright Christmas is a winter painting — cozy seasonal vibes for a great night out.
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 Shine Bright Christmas 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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