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Paint Along
2023-02-09 18:00:00 2023-02-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Paint Along Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A

Thursday, February 09
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-09 18:00:00 2023-02-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Paint Along Grab your paints and brushes! Join Laura as she walks you step-by-step through the creation of a seasonal landscape painting. Materials are available for first time attendees. Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library - McMillan A

Grab your paints and brushes! Join Laura as she walks you step-by-step through the creation of a seasonal landscape painting. Materials are available for first time attendees.

Suggested materials:

1 small canvas 11x14 or smaller

Paints: acrylic paints are recommended, but craft paint will work, in red, blue, yellow, white.

Brushes: 1 flat (this has a square tip, 1/2" wide)

             1 smaller flat or filbert ( this has a square or rounded tip, 1/4" width)

             1 script or liner brush

Photo reference, a small easel, paper plate palette, paper towels, and water are provided.

Image source: pixabay.com

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Class/Lecture | Arts/Crafts/Hobbies |

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Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
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The Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library is the heart of culture, information, and life-long learning in Plainfield and Guilford Township. Our staff is completely dedicated to serving the community and our amazing library patrons. At PGTPL, we’re here to spark your imagination, provide you with opportunities to create, and keep you connected to the world through books, music, knowledge, and technology.

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