Name: Paint Nite: Koi's will be Koi's
Start: 2026-07-26T19:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-26T21:00:00-04:00
Location: Royal Oak Hunt Club
Rating: 4.6

Question 1

Is Koi's will be Koi's good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Koi's will be Koi's is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Cecilia 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. Cecilia is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Royal Oak Hunt Club, 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 Cecilia like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Cecilia is a real local artist based in Ottawa — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 31 out of 35 guests who've painted with Cecilia say the instruction was amazing. Louise P. said: 'It was so much fun and a great way to spend an evening with family friends. You don’t need any previous painting experience and our host Cecilia made it very easy to learn and have fun. Highly...'

Question 4

What's Royal Oak Hunt Club like?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oak Hunt Club 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

Are there more Paint Nite events in Ottawa?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we have 108 upcoming events in Ottawa this month.

Question 6

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 7

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Koi's will be Koi's 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 Cecilia. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Royal Oak Hunt Club — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 8

How long is Koi's will be Koi's?

Accepted Answer

Royal Oak Hunt Club's doors open at 11:30 AM, the event starts at 7:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 6:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Cecilia starts the painting.

Question 9

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.