Moonlight Dragon

Moonlight Dragon is one of our more detailed paintings, which is exactly what makes it so satisfying to finish. Elle paces it carefully so nobody gets left behind — and Elle 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. Elle is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Dead Poet's Espresso LTD., 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 — Moonlight Dragon is a Paint Nite favourite for girls nights in Moline. 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.

Elle is a real local artist based in Moline — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire.

Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. is a local venue in Moline — 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.

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

Your ticket to Moonlight Dragon 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 Elle. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Dead Poet's Espresso LTD. — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.

Dead Poet's Espresso LTD.'s event starts at 1:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 12:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Elle 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.

This event has reached our minimum attendance threshold and is guaranteed to run. If we ever have to cancel a guaranteed event, every ticket holder receives a full automatic refund plus a free ticket to a future Paint Nite — no questions asked. The only exception is weather or force majeure, where full refunds are issued but free tickets are not.