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AN art school that was at risk of closure almost exactly a year ago is back in the black.
Founder Jo Harris closed the Henley School of Art in March last year before all non-essential businesses were ordered to shut to combat the spread of coronavirus.
She received a £10,000 government grant which helped to pay the rent of her studio and refund two-thirds of her customers who had had their classes cancelled.
Miss Harris switched to online classes to try to keep her business afloat but by the summer she had to again consider closing for good.
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ARTISTS from the Henley area say that getting creative has helped people get through the coronavirus pandemic.
As the country plunged into the third national lockdown this month, more and more people are turning to art to keep themselves motivated.
But it’s not just “ordinary” people, artists, too, have been hit hard by the covid crisis with galleries closed and exhibitions cancelled and many have had to find new ways to keep themselves going.
Denny Webb, who has a studio in Ipsden, says being creative is very important for people’s wellbeing.