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Craft and Create

Acrylic Painting for Beginners
2025-01-17 13:30:00 2025-01-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Hillsburgh Branch -

Friday, January 17
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-01-17 13:30:00 2025-01-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Craft and Create Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project. Hillsburgh Branch -

Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.

This beginner-level programme explores abstract painting using acrylics to create a fun, unique and colourful design. Participants will take home an abstract expression of colour. Please dress down or bring a smock, apron or old shirt to protect clothing. All materials provided, no experience necessary. 

AGE GROUP: | Teens 13-18 years | Adults 18+ |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker and DIY | Art and Creation |

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Hillsburgh Branch
Phone: 519.855.4010
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 10:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 Closed
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About the branch

Hillsburgh Branch is located by the Elora Cataract Trailway and Hillsburgh mill pond. Resources include a rentable meeting room, professional kitchen, study room, shaded patio, and parkland. Wi-Fi, computer access and snow shoes are also available. 

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Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Craft and Create - Acrylic Painting for Beginners
Fri, Jan 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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Learn new creative techniques and explore library resources with a hands-on project.
Hooks and Needles
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Bring your own project and join others for knitting, cross-stich, and other fibre arts.
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