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Registration opens:
July 31st, 2025

Watercolor Pencil 101
2025-08-14 14:00:00 2025-08-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Watercolor Pencil 101 Watercolor pencil provides participants with the color of dry media, but the beauty and delicacy of watercolor. We will look to the masters for inspiration- Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Thursday, August 14
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-14 14:00:00 2025-08-14 16:00:00 America/New_York Watercolor Pencil 101 Watercolor pencil provides participants with the color of dry media, but the beauty and delicacy of watercolor. We will look to the masters for inspiration- Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch - Meeting Room

Watercolor pencil provides participants with the color of dry media, but the beauty and delicacy of watercolor. We will look to the masters for inspiration-

participants will pick a famous work from the impressionists to sketch and paint.  Participants will learn observational drawing skills, techniques using brushes and q-tips, and using the supplies the pros use-Derwent Inktense watercolor pencils.  This program is for adults ages 18+.  Space is limited.  Please register everyone in your group participating.

Funding for this program provided by the trustees of the Catherine Dickson Hofman branch.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Arts & Culture |

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Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch
Phone: 908-818-1280
Hours

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 8:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
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About the branch

The Catherine Dickson Hofman Branch is located in Blairstown on Lambert Rd. off of Rte. 94. The branch offers a children’s area, public computers, and a large public meeting room.

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Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Watercolor pencil provides participants with the color of dry media, but the beauty and delicacy of watercolor. We will look to the masters for inspiration-
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