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Art After Dark: Oil Pastel Resist Paintings

For teens/grades 6-12
2026-04-23 18:00:00 2026-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Art After Dark: Oil Pastel Resist Paintings Try this oil pastel resist art technique! Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Thursday, April 23
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-23 18:00:00 2026-04-23 19:00:00 America/Chicago Art After Dark: Oil Pastel Resist Paintings Try this oil pastel resist art technique! Huntley Area Public Library - Program Room 1

Try this oil pastel resist art technique!

We'll use oil pastels to create an image, leaving open areas for black paint. The finished artwork will resemble batik! For teens/grades 6-12. Registration required. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM / STEM | Arts & Crafts |

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