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Rangoli Art Workshop
2023-11-03 10:00:00 2023-11-03 12:00:00 America/New_York Rangoli Art Workshop Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar. North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room

Friday, November 03
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-11-03 10:00:00 2023-11-03 12:00:00 America/New_York Rangoli Art Workshop Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar. North Edison Temporary Branch - Meeting Room

Please join this special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar.

Please join our special Diwali workshop lead by local artist Sujata Amritkar.

Unleash your inner artist! Whether you are a beginner or an expert, join the Rangoli workshop to learn how to draw everything from simple designs to complex geometric patterns on paper.

Open to adults.

Registration is required and begins  October 16 at 9:30 am.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts | Art |

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Phone: 732-548-3045
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