Name: Paint Nite: Tropical Ocean Villa
Start: 2026-08-13T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-08-13T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Filotimo Greek Taverna
Rating: 4.9

Question 1

Is Tropical Ocean Villa good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Ocean Villa is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Michelle paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Michelle 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.

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. Michelle is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Filotimo Greek Taverna, 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 a good date night in johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Ocean Villa is one of our most popular date night paintings in johannesburg. 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.

Question 4

What's Michelle like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Michelle is a real local artist based in johannesburg — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 6 out of 7 guests who've painted with Michelle say the instruction was amazing. Morten D. said: 'fantastic night with some insights again into painting and how it works'

Question 5

What's Filotimo Greek Taverna like?

Accepted Answer

Filotimo Greek Taverna is a local venue in johannesburg — 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

Is Tropical Ocean Villa a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Ocean Villa is a summer painting — bright, warm tones that match the season perfectly.

Question 7

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 johannesburg, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 8

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Tropical Ocean Villa 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 Michelle. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Filotimo Greek Taverna — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 9

How long is Tropical Ocean Villa?

Accepted Answer

Filotimo Greek Taverna's doors open at 12:00 PM, the event starts at 6:30 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:00 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Michelle starts the painting.

Question 10

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.