Marijke's Art Class

It is rented! Thanks for your interest and help.

A small section of a work in progress. Remembering the summer in the dead of winter.

Dear Friends,

The time has come, I am retiring. It has been a pleasure and a privilege to teach art to so many and for so long. Thank you for all the support you have shown me over the years.

I began as an art director in Montreal Parks and Recreation in the early 70s, taught with Dartmouth Parks and Recreation and with the Halifax School board as an elementary and junior high art teacher. Along the way I worked with the PAINTS and 4Cs programs, facilitating several school murals. And I managed to write and illustrate several children’s books.

In all those years I drew a lot of energy from the children I taught and for this, I say thank you.

All the best,
Marijke

The Spring Art classes are postponed until after Easter.
Take care !

I am registering for spring art classes already. For schedules and availability please visit marijkesartclass.com

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