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Crush This Craft

Alcohol Ink Art
2023-01-18 18:30:00 2023-01-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Crush This Craft Join us at the Calvin Park branch to take part in our in-person Crush this Craft program Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Wednesday, January 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-18 18:30:00 2023-01-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Crush This Craft Join us at the Calvin Park branch to take part in our in-person Crush this Craft program Calvin Park Branch - The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Calvin Park Branch

The Friends of the Library Community Meeting Room

Join us at the Calvin Park branch to take part in our in-person Crush this Craft program

Patrons will be supplied with all of the materials needed for this craft. This month patrons will experiment with Alcohol Ink art.  Using a straw to disperse the ink on paper, patrons will create beautiful abstract art.

This program is made possible through generous donations from the Friends of the Library.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | New Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology & Making |

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Calvin Park Branch
Phone: 613-549-8888
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