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Exploring Watercolor Takes Courage

A painting class by artists Teresa Brunson and Lynn Martin
2024-04-20 11:00:00 2024-04-20 13:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Watercolor Takes Courage Watercolor painting is not as scary as you may think! Come join us to explore this art medium. This free class taught by local artists will give you the tips to create! Registration required. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Saturday, April 20
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-20 11:00:00 2024-04-20 13:00:00 America/New_York Exploring Watercolor Takes Courage Watercolor painting is not as scary as you may think! Come join us to explore this art medium. This free class taught by local artists will give you the tips to create! Registration required. Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -

Watercolor painting is not as scary as you may think! Come join us to explore this art medium. This free class taught by local artists will give you the tips to create! Registration required.

To quote artist Henri Matisse "Creativity takes courage."  Local artists Teresa Brunson and Lynn Martin will give you the guidance and materials to try different watercolor techniques and create a painting to take home. You will gain confidence to explore watercolor more on your own.  Don't be afraid to try!  All Materials provided. Registration is required as space is limited. 

 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Maker | All Alexandria Reads |

TAGS: | Watercolor | Courage | Art in the Library | Art | AllAlexandriaReads | AAR | #1939SitIn |

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
jcahill@alexlibraryva.org
Phone: 703.746.1703
Fax: 703.746.1708
Hours
Mon, Apr 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 03 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 04 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 05 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Parking: No library parking lot.  Street parking is available.  A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street. 

Public Transit:

  • Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles). 
  • Metrobus: 10A/B, 11C
  • DASH Bus: 30, 31, Old Town Circulator
  • King Street Trolley:  King & Columbus

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact jgregorio@alexlibraryva.org or call 703.746.1701 or TTY 703.746.1790.

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