Name: Paint Nite: RAINBOW: The Giraffe
Start: 2018-04-22T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN)
Rating: 4.5

Question 1

Is RAINBOW: The Giraffe good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — RAINBOW: The Giraffe is one of our most approachable paintings. Absolute first-timers finish this one looking great. Ashley 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. Ashley is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN), 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

Is this good for a girls night or bachelorette party in Minneapolis?

Accepted Answer

Yes — RAINBOW: The Giraffe is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Minneapolis. Everyone paints their own canvas, so there's always something to laugh about at the end. If you're planning a bachelorette party or a larger group, private events of 10+ get reserved seating and a custom experience.

Question 4

What's Ashley like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Ashley is a real local artist based in Minneapolis — 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.

Question 5

What's Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN) like?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN) is a local venue in Minneapolis — 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 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 Minneapolis, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 7

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to RAINBOW: The Giraffe 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 Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN) — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 8

How long is RAINBOW: The Giraffe?

Accepted Answer

Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel: The Depot (Minneapolis, MN)'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 Ashley 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.