No prior experience is necessary\, and all materials are provided for these eight classes. The program will conclude with participants sharing their completed batik-inspired tote bags with t he community in the library's exhibition space. Registration is required.< /p>\n
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\nThe Ohio Arts Council&rsquo\;s Creative Aging Ohio : Building Bridges to Sustain Communities initiative funds this program th rough grants from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies and \;E .A. Michelson Philanthropy.
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\nMeet the artist:
\nJessica Held is a painter and photographer based in Athens\, Ohio. As a practicing artist\, she actively creates\, exhibits\, and publishes her w ork. She has extensive experience as a visiting\, resident\, and teaching artist. In addition to her artistic practice\, Jessica runs her small busi ness\, Flux and Function LLC\, where she creates functional art available online and in local shops in Ohio and West Virginia. She also serves as th e Community Marketplace Coordinator for the annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival in Albany\, Ohio. Recently\, she collaborated with Athens\, Ohio&rsquo\;s po et laureate to publish a pawpaw inspired anthology. Jessica is passionate about fostering creativity and community engagement through her various ro les.
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