It is the day after Independence Day, so let's paint a colorful tropical scene on canvas outside! I will provide step by step instructions, but if you would like to paint something completely different, you are more than welcome to! Groupons can be used prior to signing up for the event. Drinks are available for purchase. Supplies are provided. No prior experience is necessary. Best painting of the afternoon can win a prize!
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Hello, and welcome to my host page! I host various paint nights throughout Central and Eastern Massachusetts. If you are ever visiting the state, feel free to visit my page here to view my upcoming schedule. I can teach you how to paint landscapes, animals, fantasy creatures and more! Come to any of the venues I host at! I also have a book called Zheph Skyre; Book 1: Fire. It is available through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and signed copies are on Etsy.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Tucked Away in the Tropics is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Joshua 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. Joshua is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at New Salem Cider, 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.
Joshua is a real local artist based in New Salem — 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. Shelley T. said: 'Joshua is a very friendly, easy-going and fun teacher who just wants people to relax and enjoy themselves and their creativity.'
New Salem Cider is a local venue in New Salem — 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 3 upcoming events in New Salem this month. You can view them here.
Tucked Away in the Tropics is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.
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 New Salem, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Tucked Away in the Tropics 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 Joshua. Drinks and food are ordered separately from New Salem Cider — 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 Joshua 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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