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Happy Accidents Painting

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A person can see a lot of different things when he looks at the amorphous clouds. The same is true when you let your watercolor paints do as they please. Little artists create haphazard art with watercolors, then use ink or marker to highlight interesting shapes, animals, or faces. Perfect for kids of any age. 

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Pre-K - 6th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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