18 courses found:
FULL: Drawing for the Absolute and Terrified Beginner, Intro: Wed, 6 - 8:30 pm
This course offers a comfortable and encouraging introduction to the elements of traditional drawing. We will practice your observational skills while studying shade, mass, values, line, still life, portraits, landscape, and more! Learn simple tricks that make a difference in how you see and draw, creating a solid foundation for future artwork.
| Code: | W21Z001A |
| Price: | $255.00 |
| Teacher: | Maya Hum |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Drawing / Dessin |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/20/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/31/2021 |
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FULL: Drawing for the Not So Terrified Beginner, Intro-inter: Tues, 6 - 8:30 pm
This course is for those who have taken a beginner drawing class, preferably the ‘Drawing for the Absolute and Terrified Beginner’, and wish to expand their drawing repertoire! Lessons are geared to build on and develop skills explored in previous drawing art study. We will cover still life, botanicals, the figure, portraits, animals and more! Ask for the outline for the precursor to this course (if you never took it) to gauge if you want to take this class or the intro version.
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
| Code: | W21Z001B |
| Price: | $255.00 |
| Teacher: | Maya Hum |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Drawing / Dessin |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/19/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/30/2021 |
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FULL: Illustration and Multimedia, Intro: Thurs, 6 - 8:30 pm
Illustration is about how to translate your ideas and concepts visually. This course serves as a fun introduction to a variety of styles and techniques. We will work on short and engaging projects to introduce and develop your skill level with different mediums. Traditional drawing and painting materials are used in this course with an option to explore digital media (Photoshop or free alternative). Projects and exercises will also focus on how to unlock your imagination! Topics include picture book illustration, editorial illustration, and more! All levels welcome.
| Code: | W21Z001C |
| Price: | $255.00 |
| Teacher: | Maya Hum |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Drawing / Dessin |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2021 |
| End Date: | 04/01/2021 |
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Classical Drawing: Anatomy and the Model, Intro-inter: Thurs, 7 - 9 pm
The drawing methods taught throughout this program provide students with the tools and knowledge to accurately draw any subject. We begin with exercises in comparative measurement, line work and planes using Bargues and the plaster cast. And progress to the model in a sustained pose for the study of form and tone to practice rendering a three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface. Students typically complete one finished drawing during per course.
3 models
3 models
| Code: | W21Z002A |
| Price: | $220.00 |
| Teacher: | Jayne Couch |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Drawing / Dessin |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 2 |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/11/2021 |
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Classical Drawing: Portrait Workshop, Intro-inter: Sat & Sun, 9 h - 14 h
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The drawing methods taught provide students with the tools and understanding to accurately draw a portrait. We begin with exercises in comparative measurement, light & dark and planes from Bargues and/ or a plaster cast. Before moving on to study form and tone with the model learning techniques to render three-dimensional form on a two-dimensional surface
| Code: | W21Z002C |
| Price: | $120.00 |
| Teacher: | Jayne Couch |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Drawing / Dessin |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 10 |
| Start Date: | 02/20/2021 |
| End Date: | 02/21/2021 |
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Painting From the Masters, Inter: Mon, 1 - 3 pm
This course is designed to inspire the artist within. You will learn how to draw and paint through the eyes of famous artists. We will study various subjects of landscapes, still life, portraits and abstract paintings. You will learn tips and tricks of the Master painters, as well as the famous artist’s life and struggles. Painting in a variety of styles will help to enhance your own painting style!
Watercolour, Acrylics and Oil Painters welcome
Prerequisite: Introduction to Drawing and Painting
Watercolour, Acrylics and Oil Painters welcome
Prerequisite: Introduction to Drawing and Painting
| Code: | W21Z010A |
| Price: | $210.00 |
| Teacher: | Lindy Nadarajah |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Painting / Peinture |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 6 |
| Start Date: | 01/18/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/29/2021 |
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FULL: The Magic of Acrylics, Intro-inter: Wed, 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Unlock the potential of Acrylics. In this on-line course, we will remove the mystery and explore the magic of acrylic painting. Straightforward and trusted painting methods will be explained, demonstrated and applied: acrylic painting basics, housekeeping, brushes and brushwork, colour and pigments, gels and mediums - we'll cover it all. The lessons draw upon a variety of subjects for inspiration: landscapes, still life and figurative work. Each session features a different aspect of Acrylics and will begin with the instructor's studio methods, tips and demonstrations, allowing time for some Q&A. Absolute beginners are welcome as are artists looking to further explore the capabilities of Acrylics!
| Code: | W21Z011A |
| Price: | $190.00 |
| Teacher: | David Kearn |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Painting / Peinture |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/20/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/10/2021 |
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FULL: Not Entirely Traditional Watercolour, Intro-inter: Wed, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Unlock the magic of watercolour! This on-line course focuses on sound techniques with straightforward methods explained, demonstrated and applied. Mastering watercolour can seem daunting at first and there will be an emphasis on demystifying its complexity. Focus will be on individual progression and group encouragement, with individual coaching being provided based upon students’ needs and goals. Each session features a different reference subject for inspiration and will begin with the instructor's studio methods, tips and demonstrations, allowing time for some Q&A. Absolute beginners are welcome as are artists taking a refresher watercolour methods.
If you register for this course after January 6, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
If you register for this course after January 6, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
| Code: | W21Z018A |
| Price: | $190.00 |
| Teacher: | David Kearn |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Painting / Peinture |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/20/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/10/2021 |
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Watercolour Explorations, Inter: Tues, 1 - 3:30 pm
Get ready to discover traditional and contemporary techniques of watercolour which promise expressive and exciting results! The instructor will show how to explore watercolour and achieve a loose, painterly quality in work while painting a variety of subjects, from the many faces of the winter season, to expressive florals, landscapes, still life, figurative, architecture, etc.
Paintings will be done from photographs, which will be provided by email along with some drawings and info on technique to be used, 2 days prior to the online class. Step by step demonstration and individual guidance will be provided. Some basic drawing and watercolour experience is required.
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
Paintings will be done from photographs, which will be provided by email along with some drawings and info on technique to be used, 2 days prior to the online class. Step by step demonstration and individual guidance will be provided. Some basic drawing and watercolour experience is required.
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
| Code: | W21Z018B |
| Price: | $235.00 |
| Teacher: | Dhanashri Bapat |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Painting / Peinture |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/19/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/23/2021 |
| Schedule: |
FULL: Watercolours Unleashed, Adv: Thurs, 1 - 3:30 pm
Here's the chance to explore Watercolours in depth through various exciting themes!
Starting from landscapes to seascapes, loose florals to a tight negative painting composition, an expressive still life composition to an interesting architectural view and figuratives – the course will cover a range of subjects in different approaches of watercolour painting.
Along with watercolours, some tools like inks, pens, markers, pastels, guache etc. will be used to create the character, mood of the place and interesting textural effects. Both – traditional and experimental styles of watercolour handling will be explored.
Paintings will be done mostly from photographs, which will be provided by email along with some drawings and info on technique to be used, 2 days prior to the online class. Step by step demonstration and individual guidance will be provided. Some basic drawing and watercolour experience is required.
Starting from landscapes to seascapes, loose florals to a tight negative painting composition, an expressive still life composition to an interesting architectural view and figuratives – the course will cover a range of subjects in different approaches of watercolour painting.
Along with watercolours, some tools like inks, pens, markers, pastels, guache etc. will be used to create the character, mood of the place and interesting textural effects. Both – traditional and experimental styles of watercolour handling will be explored.
Paintings will be done mostly from photographs, which will be provided by email along with some drawings and info on technique to be used, 2 days prior to the online class. Step by step demonstration and individual guidance will be provided. Some basic drawing and watercolour experience is required.
| Code: | W21Z018C |
| Price: | $235.00 |
| Teacher: | Dhanashri Bapat |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Painting / Peinture |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/21/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/25/2021 |
| Schedule: |
Introduction to Linocut, Intro: Wed, 1 - 3 pm
This print class introduces students to relief (linocut) printing techniques, enabling them to explore their own imagery through the versatility of print. Because linocut printing does not require toxic chemicals to create the plate, or a printing press to print, it is an ideal technique to develop at home. Working in black and white, students will explore expressive mark and pattern, the essence of linocut. Colour printing using chine coille will also be explored.
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline and material list to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline and material list to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
| Code: | W21Z040 |
| Price: | $180.00 |
| Teacher: | Deidre Hierlihy |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Printmaking / Gravure |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 5 |
| Start Date: | 01/20/2021 |
| End Date: | 02/24/2021 |
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Painting: A Whiter Shade of Pale, Inter-adv: Sat, 9 am - 4 pm
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White, seemingly the absence of colour, is the mother and home of all colours. For paintings of mist, clouds, snow, white dresses, porcelain vases or purely the challenge of an all-white painting, learn how to under-layer in colour, learn the scumbled layering of different whites to create this evocative whiter shade of pale. This one-day online workshop is great for taking an old colourful painting and rejuvenating it into a whiter shade of pale! Oil or acrylic.
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
If you register for this course after January 6, 2021, please send an email to request your outline to: program_officer@artottawa.ca
| Code: | W21ZWS01 |
| Price: | $165.00 |
| Teacher: | Andrea Mossop |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Short Courses & Workshops / Cours de courte durée et ateliers |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 1 |
| Start Date: | 01/30/2021 |
| End Date: | 01/30/2021 |
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FULL: Gorgeous Greens and a Pop of Pink, Intro-adv: Sat, 9 am - 4 pm
In this one-day online workshop, you will paint nature’s greens, with a power pop of pink! in a landscape or abstract of your choice. Green is neutral in our summer vision. A challenging colour: learn how to make all that green look good, and well, not too green. Learn the simultaneous effects of colour in theory and in practice, and how to organize your colour seeing of yellow-greens, blue-greens, dark and light, brilliant and drab, and to mix various vivifying verdant pigments for effective use in your painting. With the spring optimism of pink! Oil or acrylic. All levels.
| Code: | W21ZWS02 |
| Price: | $165.00 |
| Teacher: | Andrea Mossop |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest / Intérêt général |
| Category: | Short Courses & Workshops / Cours de courte durée et ateliers |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 02/27/2021 |
| End Date: | 02/27/2021 |
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FULL: Comics, ages 9 - 12: Tues, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
The students will explore and practice the various formats that are used to draw comics (single panels, strips & pages). We’ll take our first steps in character design (model sheets) and produce illustrations. Students will also examine animal anatomy.
There is a material kit included for this online course! The school will contact you when it is available for pickup. Materials required from home: eraser, pencil sharpener
Les étudiants exploreront et mettront en pratique les différents formats utilisés pour faire de la bande dessinée (cases uniques, bandes et planches). Nous allons faire nos premiers pas dans la conception de personnages (fiches modèles) et produire des illustrations. Les élèves examineront également l'anatomie animale.
Il y a une trousse de matériaux incluse dans les frais de cours! L'école vous contactera lorsqu'elle sera disponible.
There is a material kit included for this online course! The school will contact you when it is available for pickup. Materials required from home: eraser, pencil sharpener
Les étudiants exploreront et mettront en pratique les différents formats utilisés pour faire de la bande dessinée (cases uniques, bandes et planches). Nous allons faire nos premiers pas dans la conception de personnages (fiches modèles) et produire des illustrations. Les élèves examineront également l'anatomie animale.
Il y a une trousse de matériaux incluse dans les frais de cours! L'école vous contactera lorsqu'elle sera disponible.
| Code: | W21ZC02 |
| Price: | $190.00 |
| Teacher: | Gérard Bélec |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | Children and Teens/ Enfants et Adolescents |
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| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/19/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/09/2021 |
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March Break - Manga, Graphic Novel and Illustration, Ages 13 - 17: Mon - Fri, 1 - 3:30 pm
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This course encourages the creation of imaginary worlds and amazing stories! Wild beasts, strange landscapes, odd characters and humorous adventures will be drawn out in a variety of media. Each class will offer perception exercises, drawing practice and illustration techniques. Projects will be completed in pencil, coloured pencil, oil pastel, watercolour, mixed media and collage. An original 6-panel illustrated adventure will be the result!
There is a material kit included for this online course! The school will contact you when it is available for pickup.
Materials required from home: 2 drawing pencils (HB, 2B), Sharpener, eraser, ruler, scissors, string, yarn, fabric scraps (small amount), magazine or newspaper (that can be cut up).
There is a material kit included for this online course! The school will contact you when it is available for pickup.
Materials required from home: 2 drawing pencils (HB, 2B), Sharpener, eraser, ruler, scissors, string, yarn, fabric scraps (small amount), magazine or newspaper (that can be cut up).
| Code: | W21ZT01 |
| Price: | $170.00 |
| Teacher: | Dawn Dale |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | March Break Camps / Camps du congé de mars |
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| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 9 |
| Start Date: | 03/15/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/19/2021 |
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Flowers In Watercolour | ONLINE | Intro/Inter | Sat + Sun Mar 27 + 28 | 10am-12pm + 2pm-4pm Daily
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*** REGISTRATION TEMPORARILY CLOSED: CHANGES TO WORKSHOP TBA/Andrea ***
Watercolours lend themselves so well to the delicacy and form of flowers. We will spend a day painting flowers using a wet on wet technique, and a wet on dry technique. It would be good to have a basic knowledge of watercolours and colour, but not a necessity. The perfect way to spend a winter day!
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Did you pay your annual Membership Fee? Pick up your OSA Membership card at the Reception Office at the Ottawa School of Art (Orléans or Downtown Campus). The card entitles you to 10% off art supplies at Wallack's, DeSerres (St. Laurent location), and Select Fine Art Materials (Orléans) but you need the card with you!
Avez-vous payé les frais annuels pour votre adhésion à l'École d'art d'Ottawa? Obtenez votre carte d'adhésion à la réception de l'École d'art d'Ottawa (campus d'Orléans ou Centre-ville). Cette carte vous donnera droit à un rabais de 10 % sur les matériaux d'arts achetés chez Wallack's, DeSerres (magasin du Centre St-Laurent) et Select Fine Art Materials (Orléans), mais vous devez présenter votre carte!
Watercolours lend themselves so well to the delicacy and form of flowers. We will spend a day painting flowers using a wet on wet technique, and a wet on dry technique. It would be good to have a basic knowledge of watercolours and colour, but not a necessity. The perfect way to spend a winter day!
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Did you pay your annual Membership Fee? Pick up your OSA Membership card at the Reception Office at the Ottawa School of Art (Orléans or Downtown Campus). The card entitles you to 10% off art supplies at Wallack's, DeSerres (St. Laurent location), and Select Fine Art Materials (Orléans) but you need the card with you!
Avez-vous payé les frais annuels pour votre adhésion à l'École d'art d'Ottawa? Obtenez votre carte d'adhésion à la réception de l'École d'art d'Ottawa (campus d'Orléans ou Centre-ville). Cette carte vous donnera droit à un rabais de 10 % sur les matériaux d'arts achetés chez Wallack's, DeSerres (magasin du Centre St-Laurent) et Select Fine Art Materials (Orléans), mais vous devez présenter votre carte!
| Code: | W21ZWS3 |
| Price: | $155.00 |
| Teacher: | Diana R. Guy |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | General Interest Programs |
| Category: | Short Courses & Workshops / Cours de courte durée et ateliers |
| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 6 |
| Start Date: | 03/27/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/28/2021 |
| Schedule: |
FULL: Morning Drawing with Max: On Myth and Magic, Ages 11 - 14,: Sat 9 am - 12 pm
Our world is built on myths and magic. The stories that have existed for centuries, as much as the stories and fables we tell today, all have an influence on us. The abundant wealth of creatures, magical entities and legends that populate our imaginations hold lessons and wisdom to guide our lives.
In this course, we will study drawing through the lens of myths, fables and legends. Through sharing, storytelling and drawing, we will delve into the worlds of Greek gods, Norse Magic, Mayan deities, the world of Mer under the oceans and much more. Each class, will focus on a different set of legends as well as, a different technical drawing lesson to help your illustrations and creations improve.
Like a professional illustrator or concept artist, you will learn character design, anatomy, colour, landscape, world building, animals, facial expressions, monsters, creatures and more.
Lessons will focus on helping each artist develop their own personal artistic style and voice.
In this course, history becomes our playground.
In this course, we will study drawing through the lens of myths, fables and legends. Through sharing, storytelling and drawing, we will delve into the worlds of Greek gods, Norse Magic, Mayan deities, the world of Mer under the oceans and much more. Each class, will focus on a different set of legends as well as, a different technical drawing lesson to help your illustrations and creations improve.
Like a professional illustrator or concept artist, you will learn character design, anatomy, colour, landscape, world building, animals, facial expressions, monsters, creatures and more.
Lessons will focus on helping each artist develop their own personal artistic style and voice.
In this course, history becomes our playground.
| Code: | W21ZC01D |
| Price: | $285.00 |
| Teacher: | Maxine Blackburn |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | Children and Teens/ Enfants et Adolescents |
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| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/23/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/27/2021 |
| Schedule: |
FULL: Afternoon Drawing with Max: On Myth and Magic, Ages 15 - 17: Sat, 1 - 4 pm
Our world is built on myths and magic. The stories that have existed for centuries, as much as the stories and fables we tell today, all have an influence on us. The abundant wealth of creatures, magical entities and legends that populate our imaginations hold lessons and wisdom to guide our lives.
In this course, we will study drawing through the lens of myths, fables and legends. Through sharing, storytelling and drawing, we will delve into the worlds of Greek gods, Norse Magic, Mayan deities, the world of Mer under the oceans and much more. Each class, will focus on a different set of legends as well as, a different technical drawing lesson to help your illustrations and creations improve.
Like a professional illustrator or concept artist, you will learn character design, anatomy, colour, landscape, world building, animals, facial expressions, monsters, creatures and more.
Lessons will focus on helping each artist develop their own personal artistic style and voice.
In this course, history becomes our playground.
In this course, we will study drawing through the lens of myths, fables and legends. Through sharing, storytelling and drawing, we will delve into the worlds of Greek gods, Norse Magic, Mayan deities, the world of Mer under the oceans and much more. Each class, will focus on a different set of legends as well as, a different technical drawing lesson to help your illustrations and creations improve.
Like a professional illustrator or concept artist, you will learn character design, anatomy, colour, landscape, world building, animals, facial expressions, monsters, creatures and more.
Lessons will focus on helping each artist develop their own personal artistic style and voice.
In this course, history becomes our playground.
| Code: | W21ZT03 |
| Price: | $275.00 |
| Teacher: | Maxine Blackburn |
| Campus: | Online |
| Focus: | Children and Teens/ Enfants et Adolescents |
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| Room: | |
| Semester: | Winter |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Spots Remaining: | 0 |
| Start Date: | 01/23/2021 |
| End Date: | 03/27/2021 |
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