Yaymaker

Indoor events are back! I've done a bunch of the paint nites and had booked a class for a plant night with a gnome right before the pandemic that was cancelled, I waited almost two years but was able to use my voucher that didn't quite cover the full cost, but better than nothing. It was a nice event, lots of options for containers and the instructor had a good energy. I was happy with my succulent arrangement (sad there wasn't a gnome, but I liked the duck, ladybug and chameleon I added). I like Yaymaker because of the convenience, all the supplies are there for you, no setting up or cleaning, and you come home with a cute piece of art after a few hours. Very minimal commitment. :)

Was very reluctant to purchase due to COVID. But decided to take a chance and purchased four tickets. Unfortunately the weather was horrible and the event location was outdoors at Waterman Brewing. The instructor Dorena Skelly2 contacted me to let me know I could cancel or reschedule due to the weather. I replied wanting to reschedule. Their system would not allow me to reschedule since the event was less than 24 hours away. I contacted customer service and jordan Cacciola Issued me tickets to use at a later date.January, I attempted to use tickets and was unable to find the tickets Jordan Cacciola issued me. Contacted Customer Service requesting tickets...no response.Contacted Dorena Skelly2 and no answer. Essentially lost out on $152.Customer service is unresponsive.Refund and reschedule policy sucks.Will not purchase from Yaymaker again! Very disappointed.

We came to Orchid Thai to try our hand at painting. We prepaid for our class and checking in was a cinch. After checking in, you get to choose where you want to sit. There were blank canvases on an easel, along with everything required. I was a bit intimidated at first but with the instructor going over each step carefully, I think I came pretty close to the actual portrait. We painted a picture of a Buddha. It was my first time painting and I've never been much of an artist. My friends and I had a great time painting. They had Happy Hour prices on food and drinks during our class but we were already full from lunch we had at the restaurant beforehand. But we did have some suds, which took some of the pressure off. I highly recommend this either with friends, family, or a date. We were never rushed although we had been there for over three hours.

I've done 3 Paint Nite events in the Sacramento/Elk Grove area so far (Go #TeamNorCal). All 3 have been absolutely fun! The instructors keep it professional and energetic at the same time, and they have an assistant or two walking around to help you and provide words of encouragement. LOL! No matter what your painting skill level is, you will leave feeling somewhat artistic and accomplished (My paintings are actually hanging up on my walls!). All materials are provided, and you are welcomed (and encouraged) to order drinks from the bar/restaurant. As one instructor put it, "The more you drink, the better you paint." There is some truth in that....wine goggles (and stepping back 5 feet) DOES make your painting look like a masterpiece! So don't freak out or feel intimidated if you've never painted anything without numbers or lines. Your inner Picasso will emerge!Get a Groupon, gather your friends, grab a drink, and get to Paint Nite!

Perfect way to spend a Monday evening! Held at Pete's in Natomas, instructor Beth. Had a promo code so got $20 off the $45 original price, this floral piece was titled "Pop of Purple." Signed up with a handful of coworkers.I've done Happy Hour Paints and the Painted Cork before, but this was my first Paint Nite event.Same idea, apron, brushes, paint, canvas provided. No beverage included in the price of the class though. 2-3 hours allotted to complete the painting guided step-by-step by the instructor. I was a few minutes late checking in but wasn't difficult to catch up. Music plays in the background, instructor has a finished piece you can look at as well as one she is working on live with you in realtime for inspiration. She'll come around for questions/assistance or to give suggestions. What's neat is how everybody's finished work turns out so different, although provided the exact same materials. They took photos for the Paint Nite Sacramento Facebook page/album too. Overall a fun time, keep a lookout for Groupons, or promo codes on their Facebook page or e-mails!

I've been to two Yaymaker events. The first one was with my friend at YOLO Brewing company. This one was absolutely delightful! The instructor was great, super funny. She even had music going in the background which made it even better. Yolo brew is a modern style warehouse, with a great delicious craft beers, and a good vibe. The second Yaymaker I attended was with coworkers. This one was so much fun and the instructor was awesome as well, but I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the following:The bar it was held at, Mandango's in Roseville, was dingy and dirty. They were playing the loudest, offensive music. I could barely hear the poor instructor. I felt bad for her. I had to walk over and ask the bar to lower the blaring music that was screaming and rapping offensive slurs about women. Seriously Mandango's?! I'll write a separate review on them. Good thing the instructor was wonderful! Good thing we had beer and a good group! I'd recommend checking out the venue they hold it at first. Yaymaker is awesome, great experience with them, but maybe they need to be more selective on the venues they choose (Mandango's).We came away with some great painting and laughs!

I now have emailed the company 4 times with no response and still out 120 dollars!!! Do not use this company for a paint night!! No response if something goes wrong with your tickets.

My boyfriend and I's first PaintNite experience was terrific! We chose a painting on their website, booked it, and got a confirmation email. On the same day, we also received a reminder email to arrive at least 15 minutes earlier for a good seat. It also came with a $20 Lyft promotion code with a reminder of "don't drink and drive."We booked our painting with Dave and it was held at Chevy's in Elk Grove at 1 PM. We arrived about 20 minutes early, but the seats were already filled-luckily, we still managed to get a great seat. Dave introduced himself, his assistant distributed the paint plates, then everyone got their painting on ;) A Chevy's server also came around to take people's orders so that they can enjoy their food/drinks while painting. Dave walked around to check on our paintings after every two to three steps and would also help the fellow painters when they were struggling. His assistant also walked around with the original painting in order for us to better compare our painting to his. The painting took about 3 hours and when we were done, they asked us to take a picture in front of their banner, which will go on their Facebook page. All in all, it was a great experience and not to mention, the instructor and the other painters are all respectful and nice people! We all had a great laugh at each other's artwork and also Dave's jokes. My boyfriend and I can't wait to paint with Dave again! :)

I Have a been a fan of paint nite, now yay maker, for many years now, And I've been to many painting events , plant events etc. I recently had an issue redeeming my free offer, however Jen in customer support resolved the problem And gave me free tickets to make up for the inconvenience and trouble which is great customer service. If you haven't tried their events I highly recommend them... they always have $10 off coupons ...great for friends and dates and gifts...

YOU CAN DO THIS!!! I've done several of these and have gained enough confidence to even do a couple on my own. All of the artists I've been to have been great, but my favorite one is Beth. Oh, and the ratio of men to women is usually about 1:7. Just saying.