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In addition to the regular roster of creatives, Glow Studio founder Linda Simrose is bringing in at least 10 more local artists into the already full space to meet the communityB次元官网网址檚 demand for more and more art.

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The rapidly growing gallery is located in the old library of the former Metchosin elementary, and only opened May 1.

Simrose is already looking at moving the operation upstairs to accommodate the need for more space, especially since her Sunday open-house workshops have become more well known.

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The weekly afternoons give them the chance to come in and talk with other artists, ask questions and feel like a part of a community.

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With more creatives dropping by on a regular basis, word has spread throughout the public as well.

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Glow Studio will be open with Christmas tables ready and waiting Nov. 29 and 30, and Dec. 6 and 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 4495 Happy Valley Rd.

For more information, visit or email linda.simrose@shaw.ca.

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