Artist Talk: Maggie Thompson
An evening artist talk with Maggie Thompson at the Center for Craft, pairing slide-driven storytelling with close-up discussion of process, materials, and contemporary craft ideas. Expect an informal Q and A and a conversation-forward gallery setting.
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