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Virtual Event: Tech 'N Color

(Ages 11-17)
2021-03-20 10:00:00 2021-03-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Virtual Event: Tech 'N Color Use digital painting software to color images featuring your favorite pop culture characters. Online - Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Saturday, March 20
10:00am - 11:00am

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Virtual Melrose Classroom 1

Use digital painting software to color images featuring your favorite pop culture characters.

This event occurs online through Zoom.  Please provide your email at registration to participate.  A device with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required. An email will be sent before the event with more information on how to join.

Recommended software:

  • Install ArtRage 6 demo version on PC or Mac https://www.artrage.com/demos/, and bring a pen tablet if you have one.

         OR

  • Download the free ArtRage App on your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet

Recommended Audience: tweens and teens

Registration closes 24 hours before event.

Please contact Lawrence.Melissa@ocls.info if you have not received the link by 1 hour before the event.

AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Graphic Design |

TAGS: | ticve | schoolbreak | phototic |

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