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Anything but a Paintbrush Art Challenge
2026-04-28 18:00:00 2026-04-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Anything but a Paintbrush Art Challenge Get creative, and paint without a paintbrush using a variety of everyday items like sponges, forks, and cotton balls. We will be using washable acrylic paint, but be prepared to get a little messy! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Tuesday, April 28
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-28 18:00:00 2026-04-28 19:00:00 America/New_York Anything but a Paintbrush Art Challenge Get creative, and paint without a paintbrush using a variety of everyday items like sponges, forks, and cotton balls. We will be using washable acrylic paint, but be prepared to get a little messy! Lakeshore - Toldo Branch -

Get creative, and paint without a paintbrush using a variety of everyday items like sponges, forks, and cotton balls. We will be using washable acrylic paint, but be prepared to get a little messy!

Ages 4 and up 

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AGE GROUP: | Tween | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY | Craft |

Lakeshore - Toldo Branch
lakbranch@essexcountylibrary.ca
Phone: 226-946-1529 x450
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