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Drop and Shop with Art Smart Academy

November 23

IRMO, SC - Drop your kids off ages 6 and older on November 23 for the Drop and Shop Event. While you hit the sales for the holidays, Art Smart Academy will be hosting a half or full day art marathon for your kids.

Instead of dragging them from store to store, let them enjoy making their own gifts with printmaking, painting, clay ornaments and much more!

Available times for the half day ($30) are 10am-1pm or 3pm-6pm and lunch is provided. The full day ($50) is from 10am-6pm and includes lunch, dinner and a movie!

For more information, please call Art Smart Academy at 803.667.9912 or visit our website at www.artsmartacademy.com

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