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\nEmma’s first gouache painting<\/h6>\n
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I am so thankful for all of the wonderful kids and families that come to me through art. Although I’d been teaching adults for a few years, \u00a0I had never thought of teaching kids. It just happened seventeen years ago when Wendy Reifeiss brought Payton to me, and from there it grew and grew, as I developed a fine art curriculum for kids while teaching\u00a0more than 500 students over these years. \u00a0I couldn’t ask for a better job, a real vocation, and I thank all of my students and families past and present for trusting me to help shape these awesome young artists.
\nOnly Tuesday classes this week. Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. Enjoy these Autumn delights, and scroll down for the schedule.<\/p>\n
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\nTHIS\u00a0WEEK
\n<\/strong>Tues, Nov 23, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down &\u00a0Dirty<\/strong>
\nCaroline
\n(no Amy)
\nGraeme
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nBrooke
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\n
\nCaroline
\nAmy
\nBrooke
\nGraeme
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Sarah
\nMegan
\nJack
\nSophia
\nEmma
\nLink
\nFULL<\/p>\n
\nChar H
\nLila
\nGigi
\nSam
\n(no Claire and Dec 9)
\nElizabeth & Faith (eo)
\nFULL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"