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Watercolor Wonders: Beach Scene
2025-06-11 13:00:00 2025-06-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Watercolor Wonders: Beach Scene Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A

Wednesday, June 11
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-11 13:00:00 2025-06-11 15:00:00 America/Chicago Watercolor Wonders: Beach Scene Niles-Maine District Library - Commons Meeting Room A

Niles-Maine District Library

Commons Meeting Room A

Celebrate summer with a beach scene in watercolor. Tips on painting water, sandy shores and a breezy, cloudy, summer sky. No experience needed – just bring your enthusiasm. Supplies provided.

TAGS: | Crafts & Making |

Niles-Maine District Library
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Wed, Jun 04 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
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