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Art Exploration @ La Plata!

Helen Frankenthaler
2025-09-16 18:00:00 2025-09-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Art Exploration @ La Plata! La Plata Branch -

Tuesday, September 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-16 18:00:00 2025-09-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Art Exploration @ La Plata! Join us for an evening of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Helen Frankenthaler and create their own one-of-a-kind artwork. La Plata Branch -

Join us for an evening of art history and a hands on art project. Attendees will learn about Helen Frankenthaler and create their own one-of-a-kind artwork.

Discover your inner artist with Art Exploration! Each month, kids ages 6–11 will learn about a different artist or art style and then create their own masterpiece through a fun, hands-on project. Come ready to imagine, experiment, and make art in new and exciting ways!

In September, we will learn about the abstract expressionist art of Helen Frankenthaler and her role in the modernist movement of the 20th century.

Note: Please register each child attending separately. This program is recommended for children ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | Virtual | kids | craft | Arts | Art Exploration |

Charles County Public Library events are accessible for all. If you have an accessibility request, please contact programs@ccplonline.org three business days prior to the event.

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