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With a BFA in Fine Arts and MA in Art History, Tanya ended up with a career in Higher Education in the IT department! Desperate for some art in her life, about 6 years ago she opened teaching and event facility called Create Studios. She describes it as an Arts and Carafes space because people can bring a carafe of wine to class, if they so desire. Her goal is to educate people in a way that, despite their background and experience, they can do what they set their mind to. The classes she teaches (on whatever topic – computers or arts) are designed to educate without intimidation. The Create Studios Story What sparked the initial idea. [3:26] Tanya’s first studio space. [5:28] Balancing your creative sideline passion with a full time job. [8:11] The value of being on the path of The Art Hop. [26:10] Class scheduling. A description of Tanya’s creative day. [27:24] Candle Flickering Moments Why Tanya had to move studios and what she learned. [17:26] The Thousand Year Flood and it’s affect on business. [