Name: Tween Crafts: Rainbow Scratch Art
Start: 2026-06-11T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Lake Bluff Public Library

Lake Bluff Public Library

Create your own colorful masterpiece with rainbow scratch art! Tweens will use special tools to scratch designs into black-coated paper and reveal vibrant rainbow patterns underneath. All materials will be provided...just bring your creativity!
Tween Crafts is for ages 9 to 14.

Local Event: Tween Crafts: Rainbow Scratch Art

Lake County

Rachel Barnes

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

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Tween Crafts: Rainbow Scratch Art

Create your own colorful masterpiece with rainbow scratch art! Tweens will use special tools to scratch designs into...

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