Name: Paint Nite: Paint Nite: Magic Mushroom Butterfly
Start: 2026-06-23T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-06-23T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza

Question 1

Is Paint Nite: Magic Mushroom Butterfly good for beginners?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Paint Nite: Magic Mushroom Butterfly is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Create! Iowa City 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. Create! Iowa City is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza, 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 Create! Iowa City like as an instructor?

Accepted Answer

Create! Iowa City is a real local artist based in Cedar Rapids — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. 12 out of 13 guests who've painted with Create! Iowa City say the instruction was amazing. M W. said: 'Excellent host, great personality, and breaks things down so anyone can become an artist. Top notch venue, offering food and beverage service along with the painting class!'

Question 4

What's Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza like?

Accepted Answer

Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza is a local venue in Cedar Rapids — 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

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 Cedar Rapids, you're in the right place. Welcome back.

Question 6

What's included in my ticket for this event?

Accepted Answer

Your ticket to Paint Nite: Magic Mushroom Butterfly 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 Create! Iowa City. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Question 7

How long is Paint Nite: Magic Mushroom Butterfly?

Accepted Answer

Lion Bridge Brewing Co & Ian's Pizza'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 Create! Iowa City starts the painting.

Question 8

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.

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