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Creepy Cryptids

Cryptid in a Jar: Sculpt & Glow
2025-07-22 16:00:00 2025-07-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Creepy Cryptids Capture a creature of legend—if you dare! In this hands-on event, you'll sculpt and paint your own 3D cryptid model. Main Branch - Theater

Tuesday, July 22
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-22 16:00:00 2025-07-22 17:00:00 America/Chicago Creepy Cryptids Capture a creature of legend—if you dare! In this hands-on event, you'll sculpt and paint your own 3D cryptid model. Main Branch - Theater

Main Branch

Theater

Capture a creature of legend—if you dare! In this hands-on event, you'll sculpt and paint your own 3D cryptid model.

Capture a creature of legend—if you dare! In this hands-on event, you'll sculpt and paint your own 3D cryptid model using clay, then seal it inside a jar painted with glow-in-the-dark accents for an eerie effect. Whether you create a classic cryptid like the Loch Ness Monster or dream up an entirely new beast, your glowing jar will be a haunting addition to any collection. Let your imagination run wild and bring the unknown to life!

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafting |

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