+ C$11.44 taxes & fees
per person · C$56.44 total
+ C$11.44 taxes & fees
A winter night sky has a way of pulling you in — all that darkness broken up by stars, the quiet weight of snow, bare trees going still against it. That's what we're painting tonight, and I think you're going to fall in love with it. The piece is called Winter Shimmer, and it layers a glowing night sky — deep blues and purples bleeding into black, flecked with stars and lit up with that cool yellow shimmer — over a silhouette of trees and a skyline dusted in snow. It sounds like a lot, but I'll meet you where you are, and we'll build it up together, one step at a time. The King's Head is a great room to do it in — a proper pub in Kitsilano, in a building that's been around since 1897. Come for the painting, stay for the whole thing.
Coming soonThe King's Head Public House is an iconic restaurant located in the heart of Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. Set in a Tudor-style building built in 1897, the building first housed a fish market and a beauty parlour before the King’s Head Pub was established in 1973. As the first restaurant to open in the neighbourhood, the King’s Head was soon established as a legend and a historical gem of Vancouver. The venue has changed names over the years, but the beloved King's Head is back with a new look, new amenities and menus. The restaurant features a completely new decor with a modern, olde style interior with comfy seats, plenty of room to mingle, live entertainment and of course, free wifi. The menu features locally inspired dishes at fair prices - like it used to be.
This informal, bustling tavern offers typical pub grub, live music & multiple TVs for sports fans.
This informal, bustling tavern offers typical pub grub, live music & multiple TVs for sports fans.
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I'm an artistic person who enjoys participating in any creative endeavor I can get my multi-coloured mitts on. Self-taught in painting and other mediums. I love getting to know new people and seeing how everyone differs in their creativity!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Winter Shimmer is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Amanda 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. Amanda is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The King's Head Public House, 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.
Amanda is a real local artist based in Vancouver — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 19 out of 33 guests who've painted with Amanda say the instruction was amazing. Catherine M. said: 'Amanda was great. It looks like a tough painting but she made it seem easy and all of our paintings looked great!'
The King's Head Public House is a local venue in Vancouver — 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.
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Winter Shimmer is a winter painting — cozy seasonal vibes for a great night out.
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 Vancouver, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Winter Shimmer 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 Amanda. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The King's Head Public House — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
The King's Head Public House's doors open at 2:00 PM, the event starts at 6:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 5:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Amanda starts the painting.
You can reschedule your ticket to any other Paint Nite event up to 8 hours before this one starts. Rescheduling more than 48 hours in advance is free; within 48 hours of the start time there's a $20 fee per ticket. You can't reschedule within 8 hours of the start time, but if an emergency comes up, reach out to our customer service team and we'll do our best to help. Event tickets are not refundable, but your reschedule codes never expire, so you can redeem them whenever it suits you. If Paint Nite cancels this event, you'll receive a full automatic refund.
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