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Bad Art Night for Adults

2025-09-08 17:30:00 2025-09-08 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bad Art Night for Adults Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun! Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Monday, September 08
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 17:30:00 2025-09-08 19:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Bad Art Night for Adults Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun! Forks Branch Library - Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Forks Branch Library

Jim and Nikki Klahn Community Meeting Room

Create something imperfect or just outright BAD, all for fun!

Do you love to art but don’t consider yourself an artist? Bad Art Night is an evening of fun for community members to be creative without the pressure of having to flex any artistic skills. Paint, brushes, and general supplies will be provided to create something imperfect. Participants can bring additional supplies to enrich their bad art experience. This program is designed for adults. Children welcome with adult supervision. 

There is a theme for each event. Participants will have one hour to create what comes to mind (appropriate for public viewing). Imagination is key!

Schedule
Forks Branch Library
Second Monday of each month, 5:30–7:00pm.

Themes
September 8: Seatember (Sea-Themed)
October 13: Mushroom Magic
November 10: Cottage Vibes
December 8: Whimsical Sky

This program is generously funded in part by Friends of Forks Library.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts, Music & Culture |

Forks Branch Library
Discover@nols.org
Phone: 360-374-6402
Hours

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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In the heart of downtown Forks, the Forks Branch Library features comfortable seating areas, public computers, a community meeting room, and express check-out station.

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