A holdup in production

I was using my Easter break for catching up with my work and now there is nothing more I can do.
The studios were opened but there was no technician which means no materials and no kilns firing...
I have used up all my supplies and produced enough work to fill the kiln on my own.
I can't wait to glaze my tiles, I don't want to mention how eager I am to see my tests results from 2 weeks ago...

I just want my own kiln :)

I feel sad when I can't work in the studio... On the other hand there is an essay assignment and I haven't started yet so I better do some reading and writing and as a dessert I will do few pages in my sketchbook :) that will cheer me up! :D

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