Name: Paint Nite: Holly Jolly Santa Suit
Start: 2026-12-12T13:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-12T15:00:00-06:00
Location: Dead Poet's Espresso LTD.
Rating: 4.6

Question 1

Is Holly Jolly Santa Suit good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Holly Jolly Santa Suit is one of our most approachable paintings. Absolute first-timers finish this one looking great. Devan walks you through every step, and the whole group moves together so nobody falls behind. 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 Dead Poet's Espresso LTD., 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 Moline — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.

Question 4

What's Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. like?

Accepted Answer

Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. is a local venue in 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 Holly Jolly Santa Suit a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Holly Jolly Santa Suit is a winter painting — cozy seasonal vibes for a great night out.

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 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 Holly Jolly Santa Suit 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 Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 8

How long is Holly Jolly Santa Suit?

Accepted Answer

Dead Poet's Espresso LTD.'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.