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THIS FALL upcoming events and classes

OUR very FIRST Altered Book Group Meets this Tuesday Oct 25th 4:30 - 6:30pm at CREATIVE ELEMENT I bring it all except for scissors and your book! Join us for the very first meeting Its FREE ( tips are gladly accepted!) Bring a used book or 2 approx 2 inch depth hardcover Next weekend Oct 29th we are trying something NEW and FUN! Join us at the Monroe Spokane Art Supply 10am for and open All Day Studio Play for only $20 you get a table to play on all day and use of paints mediums and waxes. Bring along your latest work in progress and MaryJo will help you along with ideas and suggestions or just bring a journal or altered book to play in. You must call in and let us know you are coming table space is limited 509-327-6622 or email me directly maryjomcgraw@aol.com SATURDAY NOV 5th 12-3pm Basic Copic Marker Class $25 Bring along you markers and come learn all the basic techniques, feathering and about the copic numbering system. If you don't have markers you can borrow mine. Bring along an image you would like to color. I will have many for you to choose from too! Nov 10 Thursday Creative Element 4-6pm Copic Marker 2 beyond the basics, more techniques and surfaces to try out. You will be amazed at what you can do with these incredible PENS! Only $20 EMAIL me with any questions maryjomcgraw@aol.com or catch me on Facebook!

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