Name: Paint Nite: The Ocean Calls Me
Start: 2026-08-23T13:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-08-23T15:00:00-05:00
Location: Jennie's Boxcar
Rating: 4.6

Question 1

Is The Ocean Calls Me good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Ocean Calls Me is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Devan 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. Devan is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Jennie's Boxcar, 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 Devan like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Devan is a real local artist based in East Moline — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.

Question 4

What's Jennie's Boxcar like?

Accepted Answer

Jennie's Boxcar is a local venue in East Moline — 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

Is The Ocean Calls Me a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

The Ocean Calls Me is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.

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 East Moline, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 7

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to The Ocean Calls Me 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 Devan. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Jennie's Boxcar — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 8

How long is The Ocean Calls Me?

Accepted Answer

Jennie's Boxcar's event starts at 1:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 12:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Devan 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.