{"id":5735,"date":"2021-12-19T10:41:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-19T15:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/?p=5735"},"modified":"2021-12-19T10:41:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-19T15:41:26","slug":"holiday-spirits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/holiday-spirits\/","title":{"rendered":"Holiday Spirits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The kids’ cards came out beautifully thanks to my new Epson Workforce printer. If you want to print more just request\u00a0the pdf file, and I’ll email it to you.
\nThis year I had to find a whole new posse of Santas for Upside-down Santa since many of the long haulers had done most of the preferred Santas I had on file. It’s a great exercise to get artists to let go of preconceived notions and paint what they actually see. Contour and upside-down drawing are fundamental to any art practice. Do it at home too!<\/p>\n

Current classes are filled to capacity with many old hands who have been with me for several or more years.\u00a0So, in the new year I’m thinking of doing a 6-week session of Monday classes for newbies. I’ll first contact the people on the wait list, and see if it flies.\u00a0Enjoy these awesome Santas, and scroll down for the schedule.<\/p>\n

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CLASS SCHEDULE<\/strong><\/p>\n

THIS WEEK<\/strong> – Holiday Free Draw<\/strong> – any wintery, holiday themed or gift subject with a good composition.<\/p>\n

Tues, Dec 21, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down &\u00a0Dirty<\/strong>
\nCaroline
\nBrooke
\nGraeme
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nAmy
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Wed,\u00a0Dec 22,\u00a03:45-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Advanced Art
\n<\/strong>Sarah
\nMegan
\nJack
\nSophia
\nEmma
\nLink
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Dec 23, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong>Elena
\nClaire
\nGiselle
\nIzzy<\/p>\n

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MERRY CHRISTMAS<\/span> & HAPPY NEW YEAR!<\/span><\/strong><\/span>
\nLooking forward to cleaning and organizing\u00a0studio and pastels during the break.<\/p>\n

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Following Week
\nTues, Jan 4, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down &\u00a0Dirty<\/strong>
\nCaroline
\nBrooke
\nGraeme
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nAmy
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Wed, Jan 5,\u00a03:45-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Advanced Art
\n<\/strong>Sarah
\nMegan
\nJack
\nSophia
\nEmma
\nLink
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Jan 6, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong>Char H
\nLila
\nGizelle
\nSam
\nClaire
\nElizabeth & Faith
\n<\/strong>FULL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The kids’ cards came out beautifully thanks to my new Epson Workforce printer. 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