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All art materials will be provided.<\/p>\n<h2>River Basin Days: Drawing From Life<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: May 20, 2023<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 11:00-12:00pm |12:30-1:30pm | 2:00-3:00pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where<\/strong>: Redwood Park, Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 20 Avenue, Surrey<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/fraserriverdiscovery.org\/rbd\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fraserriverdiscovery.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bust out your pencils and paper, this month we\u2019re headed to Redwood Park in Surrey to practice drawing from life! We\u2019ll learn some simple techniques for observational sketching, play some art games, and paint with real ocean water. No experience necessary, this workshop is for all ages and abilities. 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