OPEN STUDIO DAYS | JOURNÉES PORTES OUVERTES



OPEN STUDIO DAYS / JOURNÉES PORTES OUVERTES


 

Dear Friends,

I'm very excited to be participating in the West Island Art Studio Circuit for the first time this year! I invite you to come visit my studio at 49A av Donegani, Pointe-Claire on August 15 & 16, from 10am to 4pm. This event is free and open to everyone who loves art! We look forward to welcoming you. 

Visit www.wiasc.ca for more information.


- Peter W. Hart

Cher ami.e.s,

Je suis ravie de participer pour la première fois cette année au West Island Art Studio Circuit! Je vous invite à venir visiter mon atelier situé au 49A, avenue Donegani, à Pointe-Claire, les 15 et 16 août, de 10 h à 16 h. Cet événement est gratuit et ouvert à tous ceux qui aiment l'art! Nous avons hâte de vous accueillir. 

Visitez www.wiasc.ca pour plus d'informations.


- Peter W. Hart




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