Join us for a fun and creative virtual Paint Nite event with the incredibly talented Melody Gillespie! Get ready to unleash your inner artist as Melody guides us through a step-by-step painting tutorial, all from the comfort of your own home. No experience or supplies necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and a glass of wine (or your favorite beverage) and let Melody's vibrant energy and expert instruction lead the way. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, unwind, and create a beautiful masterpiece with friends – old and new. So grab your virtual paintbrush and let's get ready to paint the night away with Melody Gillespie! Supplies suggested: acrylic paper, 8x10, 9x12, 11x14, 12x16 or 16x20 canvas, acrylic paints in primary colors Yellow, Blue, White, Black, Red; optional brown & chalk. brushes: Large Square (#12 1” brush) Medium Round (#6 Round) Detail (#1 round), rag, cup of water and a good attitude! Brushes consisting of variety with detail, fan, round, small and medium brushes, one large 1" flat brush https://www.michaels.com/necessities-super-value-50-piece-brush-set-by-artists-loft/10504534.html
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I realized as soon as I was old enough to hold a pencil that I could draw. My drawings were so realistic that as I child I would sell pictures to my classmates of their pets to them for 15 cents. I never stopped drawing. When I was sitting in boring meetings I would draw the people sitting in the meetings. Now that I am retired, I have enjoyed teaching drawing, painting, and colored pencil to others. Drawing and painting is a series of processes, along with the powers of observation. I may have had naturally obtained powers of observation with hand and eye coordination, but all of that can be learned, and I have taught children as young as 4 and others in their 70s. It is wonderfully relaxing and confidence boosting. You will never look nature the same again. Now I am a painting fiend, I am a member of the Art Association, and am on the board of directors of the local art gallery.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Barnyard Highland Cow is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Melody paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Melody will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. 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. Melody is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Virtual Venue, 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 — Barnyard Highland Cow is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Virtual. 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.
Melody is a real local artist based in Virtual — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 5 out of 13 guests who've painted with Melody say the instruction was amazing. Delphine P. said: 'The event was very relaxed and no pressure in painting something perfect. And Melodie cared more about my enjoyement of the time together than anything else.'
Virtual Venue is a local venue in Virtual — 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 124 upcoming events in Virtual this month. You can view them here.
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 Virtual, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Barnyard Highland Cow 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 Melody. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Virtual Venue — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Virtual Venue's event starts at 4:30 PM. We suggest showing up by 4:00 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Melody 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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