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Youth Watercolor Club (Zoom)

Polar Bear
2024-01-08 16:00:00 2024-01-08 17:00:00 America/Chicago Youth Watercolor Club (Zoom) Artist Victoria Elizabeth will lead this online, step-by-step watercolor class. Create an original polar bear painting, learning new techniques as you go. your home -

Monday, January 08
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-01-08 16:00:00 2024-01-08 17:00:00 America/Chicago Youth Watercolor Club (Zoom) Artist Victoria Elizabeth will lead this online, step-by-step watercolor class. Create an original polar bear painting, learning new techniques as you go. your home -

Artist Victoria Elizabeth will lead this online, step-by-step watercolor class. Create an original polar bear painting, learning new techniques as you go.

For kids in grade 3-8

If you don't already have one, pick up your supply kit at the Children's Desk. You will use the same kit in future workshops. Additional watercolor paper is also available.

The Zoom link will be sent to your email the day of the program.

Ela Library cardholders have priority registration. Non-Ela cardholders may be placed on the waitlist and notified by email.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Classes | Arts and Crafts |

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