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Creative Play with Luna

In the Makerspace!
2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Play with Luna Join local artist Luna Bramlett in the makerspace! She will be teaching adults how to play again through the process of art making. Come have fun and make art with no rules! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Thursday, May 21
4:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-21 16:00:00 2026-05-21 18:00:00 America/Chicago Creative Play with Luna Join local artist Luna Bramlett in the makerspace! She will be teaching adults how to play again through the process of art making. Come have fun and make art with no rules! Main Library - 235 | Makerspace

Main Library

235 | Makerspace

Join local artist Luna Bramlett in the makerspace! She will be teaching adults how to play again through the process of art making. Come have fun and make art with no rules!

Registration is preferred, as materials and space are limited. Adults only, please!

This program will be held in the Makerspace.

For questions or to cancel your reservation, please reach out to makerspace@cals.org

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Fun & Play | Arts/Crafts |

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