
Get ready to unleash your inner artist at Paint Nite with Carol Erickson at the beautiful Cortland Mansion in Hagerstown! Indulge in a night of creativity, relaxation, and fun as Carol guides you step-by-step through creating your very own stunning masterpiece. No experience necessary – all levels are welcome! Sip on a glass of wine and light fare and let your imagination run wild with bright colors and bold brushstrokes. Bring your friends, or come solo and make new ones as you paint, laugh, and unwind in the charming atmosphere of Cortland Mansion. Leave with a beautiful painting and memories to last a lifetime. Don't miss out on this unique and unforgettable experience!
Welcome to Cortland Mansion! Nestled in the scenic Hagerstown, MD, we are your premier destination for an unforgettable night out. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for fun things to do, Cortland Mansion has it all. Join us for our exciting Paint Nite events with Paint Nite, where you can sip on your favorite wines while unleashing your creativity. It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories with friends. Situated near popular neighborhoods like Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and close to landmarks such as Hagerstown City Park and the Maryland Theatre, Cortland Mansion offers a charming and welcoming atmosphere. Discover why we’re a top choice for the best night out in Hagerstown.



Welcome to Cortland Mansion! Nestled in the scenic Hagerstown, MD, we are your premier destination for an unforgettable night out. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for fun things to do, Cortland Mansion has it all. Join us for our exciting Paint Nite events with Paint Nite, where you can sip on your favorite wines while unleashing your creativity. It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories with friends. Situated near popular neighborhoods like Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and close to landmarks such as Hagerstown City Park and the Maryland Theatre, Cortland Mansion offers a charming and welcoming atmosphere. Discover why we’re a top choice for the best night out in Hagerstown.
Welcome to Cortland Mansion! Nestled in the scenic Hagerstown, MD, we are your premier destination for an unforgettable night out. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, celebrating a special occasion, or just looking for fun things to do, Cortland Mansion has it all. Join us for our exciting Paint Nite events with Paint Nite, where you can sip on your favorite wines while unleashing your creativity. It’s the perfect way to relax, have fun, and create lasting memories with friends. Situated near popular neighborhoods like Fountainhead-Orchard Hills and close to landmarks such as Hagerstown City Park and the Maryland Theatre, Cortland Mansion offers a charming and welcoming atmosphere. Discover why we’re a top choice for the best night out in Hagerstown.
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Carol has a BS degree in Fine Arts. While experienced with jewelry, ceramics, weaving, painting and photography, Carol’s love has come to focus on Stained Glass and Fused Glass. She currently owns and operates Starfish Paint & Create where she designs and fabricates stained glass works of art. However, working in a studio is lonely and she would like to share her love of art with others. PaintNite is a perfect match!
Questions about what to expect, what’s included, and how it all works.
Yes. Autumn Sunset Pine is designed to be achievable at any experience level. More satisfying than it looks difficult — Carol breaks every step down clearly. Most of our guests have never picked up a brush before, and they leave with something they're genuinely proud of. 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. Carol is a real local artist — not a teacher running a curriculum — and this event happens at Cortland Mansion, 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.
Carol is a real local artist based in Hagerstown — not a franchise employee or a corporate hire. Paint Nite artists complete our certification program before their first event. Across all Paint Nite events, 93% of guests say their instructor was amazing. Christine M. said: 'Carol was amazing! The venue was also perfect.'
Cortland Mansion is a local venue in Hagerstown — 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.
Autumn Sunset Pine is a fall painting — rich autumn colors that capture the season beautifully.
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 Hagerstown, you're in the right place. Welcome back.
Your ticket to Autumn Sunset Pine 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 Carol. Drinks and food are ordered separately from Cortland Mansion — you pay the venue directly for anything you eat or drink.
Cortland Mansion's event starts at 3:00 PM. We suggest showing up by 2:30 PM to give yourself time to pick your seats, get a drink and maybe a bite before Carol 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.
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