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Meet MAKE CREATE EXPRESS 2020 Class Tuition Winner Amanda

Last week I was able to gift a scholarship to one lucky creator for this year's Make Create Express year long class. The winner was drawn at random, and I was so thrilled to get to reacho out and offer that space to Amanda Krause.

Amanda is a mixed media artist who explores materials and techniques as she observes birds. She is looking to build a routine that supports regular creation and provides incentive to explore new subjects. She hopes to learn new skills and techniques as she arts her way through the months. What a perfect match for this experience - I am certain that she will have a marvelous time!

You can see more of Amanda's work on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you Galia and Art is Magic for giving me the change to give away a seat in this class. And thank you Amanda for being a part of my creative circle and helping spread word about the experience. 

If you've not yet signed up for the lead-in event, which is free, please do. The Creative Retreat Weekend is July 11-12th. During this weekend, one lesson from each of the participating instructors will be available free of charge. 

Make Create Express will kick off immediately afterward. The online workshop includes unlimited access to lessons from the 26 artists along with a host of other benefits like a community space to share your work, network with other creatives, and continue to find inspiration.

I hope to see you there!

Thanks for following along with my painting journey, Kim

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