Name: Paint Nite: Elephant Meadow
Start: 2026-07-29T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-29T20:30:00-04:00
Location: Casa Mexico
Rating: 4.3

Question 1

Is Elephant Meadow good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes — Elephant Meadow is one of our most approachable paintings. Absolute first-timers finish this one looking great. Savannah 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. Savannah is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Casa Mexico, 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

What's Savannah like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Savannah is a real local artist based in Ottawa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.

Question 4

What's Casa Mexico like?

Accepted Answer

Casa Mexico is a local venue in Ottawa — 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 5

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

Question 6

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Elephant Meadow 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 Savannah. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Casa Mexico — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 7

How long is Elephant Meadow?

Accepted Answer

Casa Mexico'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 Savannah starts the painting.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

What does "Guaranteed to Run" mean?

Accepted Answer

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.