Crafty Adults | Cookies and Canvases

Wed, Sep 10, 2025
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come learn a new craft every month at Crafty Adults!

This month, we're painting a fun fall-themed acrylic painting with local artist and educator Paula McCarty. Painters of all skill levels welcome!

About the instructor: Paula McCarty received her BFA from the University of Illinois and her MFA from California State Long Beach. She teaches for the Art Department and Community Education Program at Parkland College. In addition, she is the exhibition designer at Springer Cultural Center in Champaign. Her work has been exhibited locally and nationally and she maintains a painting practice out of her home studio.

Registration opens    September 2 at 9:00 am (closes September 9). Registration is required.


These workshops are very popular and "sell out" quickly. Here are the details:

  • Classes are limited   to 40 participants.
  • There is a small waitlist    in case there are last-minute cancellations.
  • Craft supplies    are provided. 
  • Light Refreshments will be provided for "Happy Hour" from 6-6:30 pm.
  • Instruction will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. 

Crafty Adults fall series:

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