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Registration opens:
March 03rd, 2026

Tween Art: Laurel Burch Folk Art Cats

Ages 9-12
2026-03-17 16:00:00 2026-03-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Tween Art: Laurel Burch Folk Art Cats Ages 9-12. Join us to learn the art and style of artist, Laurel Burch. We'll use bright colors and patterns to create folk art cat portraits. Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Tuesday, March 17
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-17 16:00:00 2026-03-17 17:00:00 America/New_York Tween Art: Laurel Burch Folk Art Cats Ages 9-12. Join us to learn the art and style of artist, Laurel Burch. We'll use bright colors and patterns to create folk art cat portraits. Registration Required. Brick Branch - Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Brick Branch

Brick 2nd Floor Computer Lab

Ages 9-12. Join us to learn the art and style of artist, Laurel Burch. We'll use bright colors and patterns to create folk art cat portraits. Registration Required.

To ensure we have the appropriate amount of space and supplies, please do not register more than one child per submission. Each child must be registered separately.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | WomensHistoryMonth |

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