Last updated Dec, 2025
Focusing on relaxing, enjoyment and all around fun, our events are meant to help you take a break from your life. Hi everyone! I’ve been teaching Paint Nite events since August 2016. I’ve had the pleasure of hosting over 300 in person events, and over 500 virtual events, ranging from public to private parties! From helping moms make birthday parties memorable, to being a third wheel on some pandemic themed date nights, I have found so much happiness in sharing art with my guests!
I have two goals in my events: learning and relaxation! Having taught adults and children for almost ten years, I love to emphasize the fun in learning. My events are meant to provide everyone with a calm, supportive and fun atmosphere to engage as much – or as little – as you want while we take each painting step by step. Whether you’re feeling chatty or would prefer to stay muted, I want everyone to feel comfortable as we take on a common challenge!
Last updated Dec, 2025
Alyssa Toohey
Alyssa has been teaching children and adults for ten years, from sip & paints to creative writing, constantly staying in art. She started as an artist for Paint Nite in 2016, and took over her area in 2020. Along with teaching on Yaymaker, she also teaches writing, ages 9-21. She has an MA in English Literature, a BS in Visual Arts with a minor in Theater Design and a BA in Creative Writing. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and their five cats, writing her first book.
Last updated Dec, 2025
Watson (Chunk)
Watson is 5 years old, and a whopping fifteen pounds! My very handsome assistant, and Mama's Boy, is an essential member of our team. From knocking over water cups and walking across the table during an event, Watson has it covered! Everyone's favorite little interruption, come hang out with Chunk at almost all of our events! (Unless he is sleeping...)
Last updated Dec, 2025
Focusing on relaxing, enjoyment and all around fun, our events are meant to help you take a break from your life. Hi everyone! I’ve been teaching Paint Nite events since August 2016. I’ve had the pleasure of hosting over 300 in person events, and over 500 virtual events, ranging from public to private parties! From helping moms make birthday parties memorable, to being a third wheel on some pandemic themed date nights, I have found so much happiness in sharing art with my guests!
I have two goals in my events: learning and relaxation! Having taught adults and children for almost ten years, I love to emphasize the fun in learning. My events are meant to provide everyone with a calm, supportive and fun atmosphere to engage as much – or as little – as you want while we take each painting step by step. Whether you’re feeling chatty or would prefer to stay muted, I want everyone to feel comfortable as we take on a common challenge!
We know that everyone will be working with slightly different supplies, and that just makes your piece that much more yours! We suggest the following list of supplies:
1 Canvas (16x20 suggested, but any size will work)
Acrylic paint in the following colors: Red, Yellow, Blue, Black and White.
Paint brushes in varying sizes from large to small
A plate or pallet for paint, cup of water, and napkins
Duration
Events range from an hour and a half to three hours and the times are listed in each event.
Location
Poughkeepsie, NY & New Paltz, NY
