Join Denae Manion for a fun night of painting "Autumn Trees Lakeside" at CASA EL MIRADOR. This is not your typical art class; it’s a paint night party where you can unleash your fun side. No need for experience, just come ready to socialize and enjoy a laid-back atmosphere. All supplies are included, so you can focus on having a great time while painting a beautiful scene that captures the essence of autumn with stunning colors like blue, green, orange, and red. Grab your friends or make new ones as you create your version of this lovely lakeside view. Artist and Muralist Denae Manion has completed over 800 paint and sip events and has won awards for her entertaining hosting abilities. Enjoy a wonderfully fun evening while creating a beautiful piece you'll be proud to call your own. All supplies included. Take home canvas size 16x20 inches. Learn more about Denae Manion: ManionStudios.com. CASA EL MIRADOR, located at 1424 West Second Street in The Dalles, is the perfect venue to enjoy this unique night out. With its inviting ambiance and proximity to popular local landmarks, it makes for a great evening out with friends or a fun date night. If you're looking for things to do in The Dalles, this paint and sip experience is a fantastic option. Plus, if you're searching for The Dalles date night ideas, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to paint, sip, and socialize in a relaxed setting. Thinking of hosting a private event? We offer private bookings for groups of 10 or more, making it a great choice for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or team-building activities. Bring three or more friends and save 15% on your tickets. And with a cancellation policy that allows free cancellations up to 24 hours before the event, you can book with confidence. So round up your crew and get ready for a memorable night out—secure your spots today!
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Autumn Trees Lakeside is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Denae paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Denae will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. 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. Denae is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at CASA EL MIRADOR, 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.
Denae is a real local artist based in The Dalles — 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. Monique A. said: 'Denae, the instructor was amazing and patient. She is incredibly helpful and loves to paint and create. It’s always a pleasure to be a guest at one of her paint nights!'
CASA EL MIRADOR is a local venue in The Dalles — 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 4 upcoming events in The Dalles this month. You can view them here.
Autumn Trees Lakeside 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 The Dalles, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Autumn Trees Lakeside 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 Denae. Drinks and food are ordered separately from CASA EL MIRADOR — 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 Denae 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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