Name: Paint Nite: Lilacs and Long Days
Start: 2026-07-26T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-26T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro
Rating: 4.3

Question 1

Is Lilacs and Long Days good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Lilacs and Long Days is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Jitka 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. Jitka is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro, 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 Jitka like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Jitka is a real local artist based in Maple Ridge — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 22 out of 39 guests who've painted with Jitka say the instruction was amazing. Christina B. said: 'Great instructor and beautiful piece. My husband and I had our second date at PaintNite and it was great to return eight years later to revisit the experience where the magic started between us!'

Question 4

What's Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro like?

Accepted Answer

Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro is a local venue in Maple Ridge — 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 Maple Ridge?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 16 upcoming events in Maple Ridge this month.

Question 6

Is Lilacs and Long Days a seasonal painting?

Accepted Answer

Lilacs and Long Days 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 Maple Ridge, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 8

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Lilacs and Long Days 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 Jitka. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 9

How long is Lilacs and Long Days?

Accepted Answer

Witchcraft Beer Market and Bistro's 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 Jitka 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.