Cooking up a sweet, artsy fundraiser

Painters with a sweet tooth can indulge in both their loves at an upcoming event.

Central Nine Career Center is hosting a Cupcakes and Canvas event at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at the school, 1999 U.S. 31 South, Greenwood.

Each participant will receive a cupcake made by students and will leave with landscape art they painted.

Tiffany Swopes, culinary teacher at the school, shares what you need to know about the event.

How much does it cost?

$25 per person

How do I register?

Call Central Nine Career Center and purchase a ticket over the phone by Oct. 5. The number is 317-888-4401.

What will happen at the event?

Guests will be guided through a painting lesson and will receive a gourmet cupcake made by our advanced culinary art students. Guests will be able to take his or her painting home at the end of the night.

Who is the artist?

Chef Tiffany Swopes.

How did you get the idea for the event?

I love to paint, and attending wine and canvas events has always been a hobby. So I decided to involve my students and utilize it as a fundraiser for our program.

Where does the money go?

It all goes back to the advanced culinary arts program fund to use for educational training.