Hello,

Another school year comes to an end. Classes at MartinArts are going on hiatus to make way for my Summer camp program. I will have one class for adults and mature students either Wednesday or Thursday at 4:30.

Sadly I wont be running the Out and About camp program this year. I miss taking the kids out to draw and paint at fun locations but it seems to me it’s better to avoid public transit. Maybe next year I will only do Out and About.

In the Studio might not be so much in the studio. Last year I was able to do most of the camp outside and the students really enjoyed it. This was possible because I set up a tarp around trees at the near by park and it kept us shaded. I brought out desks and chairs and it was like having the studio outside.

This was made possible because certain by-laws were paused during covid. I am not sure if it’s possible to do this again. But once I speak to someone with the city I will know if I can do it again this year.

In any case some activities will be done outside when we can.

I don’t think masks will be required for camp as the group is small and contained. But they will be required in the buildings common areas.

Classes will be back Mid September. Check the Calendar for the dates. As always I create the schedule in large part by request. You can’t start letting me know class times you might be interested in late August.

One more thing I will likely continue to have Online Monday classes, otherwise I think all other classes will go back to person in the fall.

I am always looking for feedback. If anyone has any thoughts or concerns please reach out to let me know.

Have a Great summer.

If I don’t see you at camp, see you again in the fall.

-Katherine