Santa Gnome

Yes. Santa Gnome is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Sarah 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. Sarah is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at CJ's Pizza Bar & Grill, 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.

Sarah is a real local artist based in Rocklin — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 10 out of 11 guests who've painted with Sarah say the instruction was amazing. Vanessa L. said: 'WOW! I usually struggle with stick figures, but the instruction and pace…I’m shocked I painted that! Definitely doing more!!'

CJ's Pizza Bar & Grill is a local venue in Rocklin — 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 21 upcoming events in Rocklin this month. You can view them here.

Santa Gnome 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 Rocklin, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Your ticket to Santa Gnome 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 Sarah. Drinks and food are ordered separately from CJ's Pizza Bar & Grill — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:30 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Sarah 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.

This event has reached our minimum attendance threshold and is guaranteed to run. If we ever have to cancel a guaranteed event, every ticket holder receives a full automatic refund plus a free ticket to a future Paint Nite — no questions asked. The only exception is weather or force majeure, where full refunds are issued but free tickets are not.