Name: Paint Nite: 06/11/26 - Humming Around the Lavenders
Start: 2026-09-17T18:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-09-17T20:00:00-08:00
Location: The Spice & Tea Exchange

Question 1

Is 06/11/26 - Humming Around the Lavenders good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 06/11/26 - Humming Around the Lavenders is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Kara 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.

Question 2

How is Paint Nite different from a painting class?

Accepted Answer

A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Kara is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The Spice & Tea Exchange, 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.

Question 3

What's Kara like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Kara is a real local artist based in Anchorage — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. In Anchorage, 10 out of 14 Paint Nite guests rated their instructor as amazing. Craig B. said: 'The instructor, Jessica, is very good and an accomplished artist.'

Question 4

What's The Spice & Tea Exchange like?

Accepted Answer

The Spice & Tea Exchange is a local venue in Anchorage — 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.

Question 5

Are there more Paint Nite events in Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 59 upcoming events in Anchorage this month.

Question 6

Whatever happened to Yaymaker?

Accepted Answer

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 Anchorage, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 7

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to 06/11/26 - Humming Around the Lavenders 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 Kara. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The Spice & Tea Exchange — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 8

How long is 06/11/26 - Humming Around the Lavenders?

Accepted Answer

The Spice & Tea Exchange's doors open at 10:00 AM, the event starts at 6:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 5:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Kara starts the painting.

Question 9

What's the cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

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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