Join local artist Ashley Erickson for a night of painting “Vintage Blue Birds” at Andiamo Italian Ristorante in Eagan! This event is a beginner-friendly escape from the ordinary, where all supplies are included, and the real goal is to have fun with friends. You don’t need to be an artist to enjoy this Paint Nite; it’s all about creating memories and sharing laughs. So grab your favorite people and get ready for a night that’s all about good vibes and creativity (21+). Andiamo Italian Ristorante has delicious food & drinks available for purchase before, during or after the painting class. Food/drink are not included in ticket price. REMINDER: If you're coming with a group of 4 or more please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure seats together! Cheers & see you soon!
We've had the pleasure of hosting Paint Nite classes at Andiamo Italian Ristorante for over 10 years! Enjoy a big space, great lighting and delicious food- all while learning to paint that night's artistic masterpiece! Our talented local artist, Ashley, will guide you through the steps to create your own masterpiece in just two hours. You won't believe what you can do! No painting experience necessary. Paint Nite will provide everything you need to explore your creative side and food/drinks are available for purchase at the restaurant before or during the class. So what are you waiting for? Grab a friend & let's PAINT! (Paint Nite is a 21+ event)
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Ashley has been the owner of Paint Nite for 11 years in the Twin Cities market. She enjoys breaking down what seems to be "difficult" paintings into easy doable steps. The best part is watching her customers walk away with something they are proud of! Ashley has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities where she specialized in large-scale oil paintings. Ashley also paints professionally for brands including Blue Moon Brewing and Captain Morgan.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Vintage Blue Birds is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Ashley 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. Ashley is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Andiamo Italian Ristorante (Eagan location), 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.
Vintage Blue Birds is one of our most popular date night paintings in Eagan. You each paint your own canvas — same painting, different results — which always makes for a fun comparison at the end of the night. The painting has a calm, intimate quality — good for a relaxed evening.
Ashley is a real local artist based in Eagan — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.
Andiamo Italian Ristorante (Eagan location) is a local venue in Eagan — 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.
Vintage Blue Birds is a spring painting — a fresh seasonal pick that captures the energy of the season.
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 Eagan, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Vintage Blue Birds 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 Ashley. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Andiamo Italian Ristorante (Eagan location) — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
This event runs approximately 2 hours. Doors open at 2:30 PM — we recommend arriving 15 minutes early to get settled and order your first drink before Ashley 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.
This event has reached our minimum attendance threshold and is guaranteed to run. If we ever have to cancel a guaranteed event, every ticket holder receives a full automatic refund plus a free ticket to a future Paint Nite — no questions asked. The only exception is weather or force majeure, where full refunds are issued but free tickets are not.
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