We invite you to create memories and masterpieces, guided by a professional artist and party host at Nightjarl! Grab your friends and spend two hours flexing your creative muscles. There’s no experience necessary and we’ll provide all the supplies, so you don’t have to worry about a thing! Let's drink crafted beers and get crafty!! If you're coming in a large group- great! Come early to reserve your seats together! Help prevent your artist from becoming a starving one- tips are appreciated! Don't forget your coupon code: PAINTNITECENTRALIL-memoriesandmasterpieces
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You couldn't ask for a more talented group of fierce and strong women! We are so proud of all our staff for their passion and commitment to giving our communities a creative outlet, a fun date night, and/or a wine night with the gals! And not only that- our events also help support other small local businesses! We feel truly blessed to have such beautiful people representing our brand and we absolutely love what we do! Come make memories and masterpieces with us!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Sunset Mist Forest is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Rachel 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. Rachel is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Nightjar, 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.
Rachel is a real local artist based in Peoria — 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. Emilie H. said: 'Very detailed instructions. Pleasant and enjoyable. Always love the classes Rachel leads'
Nightjar is a local venue in Peoria — 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 16 upcoming events in Peoria this month. You can view them here.
Sunset Mist Forest is a fall painting — rich autumn colors that capture the season beautifully.
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 Peoria, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Sunset Mist Forest 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 Rachel. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Nightjar — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:00 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Rachel 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.
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