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21 and Over Only No Outside Food or Beverage Cash and Carry Venue Street and Parking Garage Recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to start time More about Abbott Square Market https://www.viamagazine.com/blog/santa-cruz-abbott-square-market
21 and Over Only No Outside Food or Beverage Cash and Carry Venue Street and Parking Garage Recommend arriving 45 minutes prior to start time More about Abbott Square Market https://www.viamagazine.com/blog/santa-cruz-abbott-square-market
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Michelle is a self taught artist who loves to try all avenues of the creative experience, she specializes in Dia De Los Muertos mexican folk art but does not limit herself to a particular style. You will find her reading by the ocean or taking a walk in the forest.
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Beautiful Skull is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Super paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Super will help you turn any mistake into something intentional. 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. Super is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Abbott Square, 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 — Beautiful Skull is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Santa Cruz. Everyone paints their own canvas, so there's always something to laugh about at the end. If you're planning a bachelorette party or a larger group, private events of 10+ get reserved seating and a custom experience.
Super is a real local artist based in Santa Cruz — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing.
Abbott Square is a local venue in Santa Cruz — 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.
Beautiful Skull 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 Santa Cruz, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Beautiful Skull 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 Super. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Abbott Square — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Abbott Square's 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 Super starts the painting.
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.
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