Board Brush & Words - The Art Stop LLC

Board Brush & Words

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01/03/2020 6:00 pm - 01/03/2020 8:00 pm
The Art Stop Studio, 2nd floor
Phone:585-872-5710
Website:http://wwww.artstopllc.com
Address: 1822 Penfield Road Penfield NY 14526

*New* Board Brush & Words

We customized this workshop for a group and decided it was a great option for everyone! Use Stencils to customize your 16" x 20" slatted palette board. All materials are supplied. You may bring your own refreshments, however, no open containers can leave the premises.

Friday January 3rd 6:00-8:00 $50 2 hours

 

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