+ C$11.95 taxes & fees
per person · C$56.95 total
+ C$11.95 taxes & fees
Friday night at an oyster bar, brush in hand, working through a canvas full of warm autumn colour — I know that sounds like a lot, but it comes together in the best way. Autumn Retreat is the painting we're doing, and it's one I love teaching: rolling fields, soft skies, trees catching all that orange and yellow light, the kind of landscape that feels calm just to look at. I'll meet you where you are, whether you've never touched a brush or you paint regularly, and we'll build it up together layer by layer. Janna's been doing this since 2018 and has run over 800 of these nights, so the room is always warm and the laughs come easy. By the time you're adding the last bit of colour to your sky, you'll want to find somewhere to hang it.
Tailored after the experience and passion of owning and operating Diana’s Seafood for over three decades, we took the next step and brought the same freshness and quality seafood to our restaurants. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to table. Come in and enjoy a wide variety of menu items inspired from around the world.
Tailored after the experience and passion of owning and operating Diana’s Seafood for over three decades, we took the next step and brought the same freshness and quality seafood to our restaurants. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to table. Come in and enjoy a wide variety of menu items inspired from around the world.
Tailored after the experience and passion of owning and operating Diana’s Seafood for over three decades, we took the next step and brought the same freshness and quality seafood to our restaurants. We pride ourselves on using the freshest ingredients to table. Come in and enjoy a wide variety of menu items inspired from around the world.
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Janna has been happily hosting Paint Nite since 2018. As a Master Artist, she has garnered a dedicated following with her passion, technique, and delightful sense of humour. She is constantly experimenting with new mediums and her clothes and hands always tell a colourful, messy story. When Janna puts down her paintbrush she can be found baking custom cakes and treats that further showcase her creative talent, and taste delicious too! Come have a drink with her and paint your own masterpiece!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Autumn Retreat is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Janna 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. Janna is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Diana's Oyster Bar - Markham, 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.
Janna is a real local artist based in Markham — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 10 out of 11 guests who've painted with Janna say the instruction was amazing. Nithya A. said: 'This is such a great social and artistic experience. Janna is amazing and I learned a lot while meeting some fun people.'
Diana's Oyster Bar - Markham is a local venue in Markham — 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. 63% of guests who've attended events at Diana's Oyster Bar - Markham rated the atmosphere highly.
Yes — we have 53 upcoming events in Markham this month. You can view them here.
Autumn Retreat 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 Markham, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Autumn Retreat 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 Janna. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Diana's Oyster Bar - Markham — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Diana's Oyster Bar - Markham's doors open at 11:30 AM, the event starts at 7:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Janna 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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