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Drawing & painting - parent & kid (6 - 12 years + adult)

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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMSouthland Leisure Centre
Drawing & painting - parent & kid  (6 - 12 years + adult)

About this event

Each week, you and your kid will explore different types of painting and drawing skills like proportion, shading and perspective. You will use materials such as: acrylic paint tempera paint pastel charcoal pen and ink Prerequisite: Children must be accompanied by an adult Please bring: Clothing that can get messy Forms/waivers: None

Time

5:00 PM

Tuesday • 1h 30m

Venue

Southland Leisure Centre

Calgary, AB

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