Name: Paint Nite: Oh Deer It's Summer
Start: 2026-09-26T17:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-09-26T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Bowness Arts
Rating: 4.4

Question 1

Is Oh Deer It's Summer good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Oh Deer It's Summer is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Christy 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.

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. Christy is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Bowness Arts, 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 Christy like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Christy is a real local artist based in Calgary — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 13 out of 13 guests who've painted with Christy say the instruction was amazing. Emma M. said: 'My Mom and I had a great time! Christy was really great and super friendly! The music in the pub was quite loud though.'

Question 4

What's Bowness Arts like?

Accepted Answer

Bowness Arts is a local venue in Calgary — 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

Are there more Paint Nite events in Calgary?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 113 upcoming events in Calgary this month.

Question 6

Is Oh Deer It's Summer a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Oh Deer It's Summer is a spring painting — a fresh seasonal pick that captures the energy of the season.

Question 7

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

Question 8

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Oh Deer It's Summer 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 Christy. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Bowness Arts — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 9

How long is Oh Deer It's Summer?

Accepted Answer

Bowness Arts's doors open at 10:00 AM, the event starts at 5:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 4:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Christy starts the painting.

Question 10

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.