Splatter Paint Saturday Mornings

Saturday, August 14, 2021

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Enjoy messy art projects in COCA's outdoor art studio during Splatter Paint Saturday Mornings. Kids will play with splatter paint, drop, pour, bubble paint, pendulum paint, finger paint, and more as they get creative.

Children will be given smocks, but should wear clothes to paint in. For ages 5-8. Cost is $15 for one class, or $40 for all four. Pre-registration is required. Classes are held Saturday mornings from 9 to 10:15 on June 12, July 10, July 31 and August 14,

Learn more and register at cocastl.org

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Locations: St. Louis

Ages: Elementary Age, Preschool

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