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Amy
Grace
Drew
Viv
Bea
Emma
Jillian
FULL
WEDNESDAY<\/strong>, Jan 21, 3:30-5:30 Advanced Art Salon
Megan
Caroline
Molly J
Lilah
Fanoula
Dylan
FULL
THURSDAY<\/strong>, Jan 22, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty with pastels
Char
(no Peyton)
Ellis
Cece
Penny
Elana
Molly H
FULL
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TUESDAY<\/strong>, Jan 27, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty with pastels UPSIDE-DOWN SANTA
Amy
Grace
Drew
Viv
Bea
Emma
Jillian
FULL
WEDNESDAY<\/strong>, Jan 28, 3:30-5:30 Advanced Art Salon
Megan
Caroline
Molly J
Lilah
Fanoula
Dylan
FULL
THURSDAY<\/strong>, Jan 29, 4-5:30 Down & Dirty with pastels
Char
Peyton
Ellis
Cece
Penny
Elana
Molly H
FULL<\/p>\n\n\n\n