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Galaxy Silhouettes Painting Workshop
2019-05-21 16:00:00 2019-05-21 17:30:00 America/Chicago Galaxy Silhouettes Painting Workshop Join us for this modern twist on a classic silhouette portrait taught by artist Christine Thornton. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

Tuesday, May 21
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2019-05-21 16:00:00 2019-05-21 17:30:00 America/Chicago Galaxy Silhouettes Painting Workshop Join us for this modern twist on a classic silhouette portrait taught by artist Christine Thornton. St. Charles Public Library - Carnegie Community Room

St. Charles Public Library

Carnegie Community Room

Join us for this modern twist on a classic silhouette portrait taught by artist Christine Thornton.

Choose a profile to draw freehand (or trace one of the provided printouts). Then let your imagination take over and fill in a painted design using watercolor pencils under artist Christine Thornton’s guidance. Grades 9-12.

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Programs |

TAGS: | Painting | Christine Thornton | Art |

St. Charles Public Library
Phone: 630-584-0076 x1
Fax: 630-584-9262
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St. Charles Public Library
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MON-THU 9 A.M.-9 P.M.
FRI 9 A.M.-8 P.M.
SAT 9 A.M. - 5 P.M.
SUN 12 P.M.-5 P.M.
 

 
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St. Charles, IL 60174
Tel: 630-584-0076 x1
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The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

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