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Amate Bark Painting

In-Person Program
2025-07-18 13:00:00 2025-07-18 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Amate Bark Painting Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Friday, July 18
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-18 13:00:00 2025-07-18 14:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Amate Bark Painting Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library -

Amate is a bark paper used in Mexico for centuries. Learn its history and recreate the special paper and artistic motifs. For teens ages 13 – 17.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Summer Discovery Program |

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library
Phone: 310.327.4830
Hours
Mon, Aug 25 Closed
Tue, Aug 26 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 28 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
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The original library opened in a leased storefront building at 18419 S. Avalon Blvd on June 4, 1959. The present library was dedicated on June 2, 1973.

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