+ $5.40 taxes & fees
per person · $50.40 total
+ $5.40 taxes & fees
Clouds and color — that combination can go a lot of directions, but Big Dreams lands somewhere that actually earns the name. The pinks bleeding into grays, the blues, the sense of something wide open up there — it's the kind of painting that looks like a mood more than a scene, and I love that about it. You don't need to have picked up a brush before; I'll meet you where you are and we'll build it up together. We're painting at The Westside Blono in Normal, and with it being Women's History Month, there's a little extra electricity to a room full of people making something with their hands on a Monday night. By the end, you'll have something on canvas that actually surprised you.
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Hello- and THANK YOU for entrusting me to help you make memories and masterpieces! I have the best two jobs in the world- a mom by day and artist by night! Being a creative host has been such a rewarding experience showing others how talented they are with just a little guidance! I can't wait for you to attend a future event filled with fun music, great food and drinks from our many local venues, and painting our hearts out!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes — Big Dreams is one of our most approachable paintings. Absolute first-timers finish this one looking great. Rachel 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.
A painting class teaches you technique. Paint Nite gives you a finished painting and a good night. Rachel is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at The Westside Blono, 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.
Yes — Big Dreams is one of our family-friendly paintings. All ages are welcome at this event. We recommend ages 5 and up for independent painting, though younger kids can share a canvas with an adult.
Rachel is a real local artist based in Normal — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 25 out of 26 guests who've painted with Rachel say the instruction was amazing. Saikrishnan S. said: 'We had a great time! Rachel was super friendly and super helpful the entire time. I didn't know I could paint so beautifully! Rachel made it so easy for us!'
The Westside Blono is a local venue in Normal — 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. 55% of guests who've attended events at The Westside Blono rated the atmosphere highly.
Yes — we have 22 upcoming events in Normal this month. You can view them here.
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 Normal, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Big Dreams 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 Rachel. Drinks and food are ordered separately from The Westside Blono — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
The Westside Blono's doors open at 11:00 AM, 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 Rachel 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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