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Art truly does help us find balance and calm in a world of sickness and insanity. We\u00a0often find our\u00a0voice in the simplest creative expression. I feel so lucky that we have this safe place to create exciting joy, peace, and personal accomplishment in our little part of the planet. When finance committees talk about cutting arts programs to balance a budget, it’s not fluff they’re cutting; it’s that very essence of expression and empowerment that they rob from developing\u00a0hearts and minds. Please make your voice heard, and support funding for school arts programs in your town’s budget.\u00a0 Enjoy these\u00a0very cool figure works, and scroll down for the class schedule.<\/p>\n

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\nPastel on suede matboard
\nRyan did this alla prima (at first attempt\/all at once) while I got my breaks by jumping off the chair and giving him tips. It was a challenge to teach when I couldn’t compare the work to the subject because I was it. \ud83d\ude42<\/h6>\n
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THIS WEEK<\/strong>
\nTues, Jan 12, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty
\nCharlotte
\nLila
\nBrooke
\nAmy
\nCaroline
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Weds, Jan 13, 3:45-5:30 advanced
\nEmma P
\nJack
\nSarah
\nMegan
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Jan 14, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty
\nGraeme
\nDylan &\u00a0Griffyn
\nFaith & Elizabeth
\nFULL<\/p>\n

\n

NEXT WEEK<\/strong>
\nTues, Jan 19, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty
\nCharlotte
\nLila
\nBrooke
\nAmy
\nCaroline
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Weds, Jan 20, 3:45-5:30 advanced
\nEmma P
\nJack
\nSarah G
\nMegan
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Jan 21, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty
\nGraeme
\nDylan &\u00a0Griffyn
\nIzzy
\nElena
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan 23, 3-5:30 Ryan private<\/p>\n

\n

STAYING SAFE\u00a0AT THE TOP
\nWe continue to operate cautiously.\u00a0We wear masks, and sanitize hands upon entering the studio.\u00a0We assume we all may have it, and protect the people around us by maintaining safe distance. \u00a0We wash our hands and the things we touch often. We keep the studio well-ventilated, and sanitize areas and materials as they get handled. \u00a0If someone doesn\u2019t feel well or may have been exposed,\u00a0please stay home.<\/p>\n

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