{"id":5794,"date":"2022-01-23T18:20:18","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T23:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/?p=5794"},"modified":"2022-01-23T18:20:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T23:20:18","slug":"brightening-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heidimayo.com\/topblog\/brightening-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Brightening Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the deep gray of winter, we bring light and color to our lives with our artwork. We’ll be\u00a0working on perspective, 1-point for the younger students, and 2-point for those who like a challenge. Some of the best examples of 2-point perspective are paintings by Edward Hopper<\/a>, and we’ll be learning a lot from his\u00a0work as we hone our perspective skills.<\/p>\n

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I hate to bring this up, but I’ve had a few no-shows lately, and would like to remind everyone that I plan the classes for the kids on the list, and we wait for everyone to show up. My policy is that if you’re on the list, you’re expected, and if you just blow me off without the courtesy of notice, I expect payment. It’s only fair. So, please, text to let me know if someone’s not coming. Thanks for your cooperation.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the artwork, and scroll down for the schedule.<\/p>\n

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SCHEDULE
\n<\/strong>There’s an every other Tuesday spot that opens up Feb 8 if anyone would like to join.<\/p>\n

THIS WEEK
\n<\/strong>Tues, Jan 25, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down &\u00a0Dirty<\/strong>
\nCaroline
\nBrooke
\nGraeme
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nAmy
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Wed, Jan 26,\u00a03:45-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Advanced Art
\n<\/strong>Sarah
\nMegan
\nJack
\nSophia
\nEmma
\nLink
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Jan 27, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong>Char H
\nLila
\nGizelle
\nSam
\nClaire
\nIzzy (eo)
\nElena (eo)
\n<\/strong>FULL<\/p>\n

Saturday, Jan 29, 9:30 – Ryan private<\/p>\n

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NEXT WEEK
\n<\/strong>Tues, Feb 1, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down &\u00a0Dirty<\/strong>
\nCaroline
\nBrooke
\nDylan & Griffyn
\nAmy
\nGraeme (eo)
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Wed, Feb 2,\u00a03:45-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Advanced Art
\n<\/strong>Sarah
\nMegan
\nJack
\nSophia
\nEmma
\nLink
\nFULL<\/p>\n

Thurs, Feb 3, 4-5:30\u00a0\u2013 Down & Dirty
\n<\/strong>Char H
\nLila
\nGizelle
\nSam
\nClaire
\nFaith &\u00a0Elizabeth\u00a0
\n<\/strong>FULL<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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