Name: Paint Nite: Niagara Sunrise
Start: 2026-09-07T18:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-09-07T20:00:00-07:00
Location: Mountain Mike's Pizza
Rating: 5.0

Question 1

Is Niagara Sunrise good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Niagara Sunrise is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Alice paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Alice 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.

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. Alice is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Mountain Mike's Pizza, 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 Alice like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Alice is a real local artist based in Santa Rosa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing. Terri G. said: 'Alice Cassel was fabulous she was very fun and was a great teacher. I had a lot of fun. Alice let us take the time to do our best.'

Question 4

What's Mountain Mike's Pizza like?

Accepted Answer

Mountain Mike's Pizza is a local venue in Santa Rosa — 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 Santa Rosa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 21 upcoming events in Santa Rosa this month.

Question 6

Is Niagara Sunrise a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Niagara Sunrise is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.

Question 7

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

Question 8

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Niagara Sunrise 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 Alice. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Mountain Mike's Pizza — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 9

How long is Niagara Sunrise?

Accepted Answer

Mountain Mike's Pizza'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 Alice starts the painting.

Question 10

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.