Yes. Bears in the Forest is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Shannon 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. Shannon is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Birchwood Grill, 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 — Bears in the Forest 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.

Shannon is a real local artist based in Kenosha — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 7 out of 7 guests who've painted with Shannon say the instruction was amazing. Linda G. said: 'Shannon is a great instructor! Very helpful by showing how to do things as well as explaining things. Always a fun evening!'

Birchwood Grill is a local venue in Kenosha — 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. 86% of guests who've attended events at Birchwood Grill rated the atmosphere highly.

Yes — we have 3 upcoming events in Kenosha this month. You can view them here.

Bears in the Forest 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 Kenosha, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Your ticket to Bears in the Forest 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 Shannon. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Birchwood Grill — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Birchwood Grill's doors open at 11:00 AM, 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 Shannon 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.