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Registration opens:
October 17th, 2026

Teen DIY Paints: Painting with Natural Ingredients

Teens Grades 6-12
2026-11-16 18:00:00 2026-11-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Teen DIY Paints: Painting with Natural Ingredients Ditch standard paint and learn to watercolor using household ingredients. The Christopher J. Killmurray Building - Program Room

Monday, November 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Ditch standard paint and learn to watercolor using household ingredients.

 Drop in afterschool to experiment with non-traditional mediums, we will turn espresso powder, kool aid, matcha powder, henna and more into watercolor style paints. 

Learn how natural pigments react, mix custom shades and create some fun artwork. Please wear clothes you don't mind getting stained. 

Registration Required. Please plan to arrive on time to avoid disruption to the flow of this program, after 5 mins late comers will forfeit there seat to any awaiting patrons. 

Sponsored by the Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | In-Person | Arts and Crafts |

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The Christopher J. Killmurray Building
Phone: 732-329-4000 ext 7290
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