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Felt Kawaii Pride Frog

2023-06-12 18:00:00 2023-06-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Felt Kawaii Pride Frog Sign up to join local fiber artist Georgia Mayfield in learning how to make your own Pride Felt Kawaii Frog that you can take home. All supplies will be provided. Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)

Monday, June 12
6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Ela Area Public Library

Forge Makerspace Room (R168)

Sign up to join local fiber artist Georgia Mayfield in learning how to make your own Pride Felt Kawaii Frog that you can take home. All supplies will be provided.

Sign up to join local fiber artist Georgia Mayfield in learning how to make your own Pride Felt Kawaii Frog that you can take home. All supplies will be provided.

6pm Mon., Jun. 12, ages 14+ (R)

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Forge Makerspace | Arts and Crafts |

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