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\nYellow Surprise, 3×3 oil on canvas \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Study in Yellow \ud83d\ude0a warm & cool<\/p>\n
Perfect timing for starting up classes. I finished the painting and cleaned
\nup the studio to get ready for classes this week. The schedule is still evolving. Still need a couple more for Wednesday advanced class.<\/p>\n
\nYellow Surprise, 3×3 oil on canvas \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Study in Yellow \ud83d\ude0a warm & cool<\/p>\n
EVOLVING Covid Creative SCHEDULE \u2013 Maximum class size is 4<\/strong> (unless there are sibs in same class)<\/p>\n THIS\u00a0WEEK Wednesday, Oct 7, 3:45-5:30 \u2013 Advanced Artists Thursday, Oct 8, 4-5:30 \u2013 Down & Dirty Saturday, Oct 10, 3-5:30<\/strong> \u2013 private with Ryan<\/p>\n No one has expressed interest in Zoom classes, so I\u2019m holding off for now, and I cancelled my paid subscription.<\/p>\n NEXT WEEK Wednesday, Oct 14, 3:45-5:30 \u2013 Advanced Artists Thursday,\u00a0Oct 15, 4-5:30 \u2013 Down & Dirty IMPORTANT COVID INFO:<\/strong>\u00a0We wear masks, and sanitize hands upon entering the studio. We keep our masks on unless we are 6\u2032 or more apart from others. We assume we all may have it, and protect the people around us. We keep the skylights and windows open\u00a0whenever possible. We wash our hands and the things we touch often. We\u2019ll sanitize areas and materials as they get handled. \u00a0If someone doesn\u2019t feel well,\u00a0please stay home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Perfect timing for starting up classes. 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\n<\/strong>Tuesday, October 6, 4:00-5:30\u00a0 \u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong>Charlotte
\nLila
\nBrooke
\nKayden
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Emma P
\nJack
\nroom for 2 more<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Graeme A
\nDylan &\u00a0Griffyn
\nElizabeth & Faith (every other)
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\n
\n<\/strong>Tuesday, October 13, 4:00-5:30\u00a0 \u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong> Charlotte & Sophie (20th too)
\nLila
\nBrooke
\nKayden
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Emma P
\nJack
\nroom for 2<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Graeme A
\nDylan &\u00a0Griffyn
\nRoom for 2 more\u00a0this week and next)
\n(Eliz & Faith Oct 29)<\/p>\n