Parent & Child Drawing Workshop

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Date(s): Monday, July 13, 2026
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
Venue: Downtown Branch of AADL
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Are you looking for a fun way to connect with your child? Join local children’s author and illustrator, Amy Nielander, for a hands-on drawing workshop featuring the Create a Character Activity. Parents and kids will draw together, stretch their creativity, practice resilience, and build trust. This workshop emphasizes connection, communication, and innovation. No drawing experience is required and all caregivers are welcome – feel free to bring more than one child.

For kids in grades K-5 with a parent/caregiver. Held in Lower Level Program Room

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