Archive COVID-19 Updates

Friday March 18, 2022

Dear Paperhouse friends,

As of March 21st, we have decided to move into “Phase 3” (please note: our “phases” do not align with the province’s “steps”).

Please review the adjusted guidelines for the general public here, and for members here.

Please see the following details in regards to providing vaccination proof here.

Masking and proof of vaccinations remain in place.

Phase 3,

Starting March 21st, 2022, at 12:01am until further notice

4 people in-studio maximum, limited bookings available
New members permitted
In-person appointments / meetings permitted
In-studio classes permitted, max. 4 participants
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance
Other events and programming are prohibited
Health screening required

All members and staff are required to fill in Artscape’s Health Screening Form upon entry to AYP. Using your own digital device is ideal, however there will be printed forms and a publicly used iPad available. We are required to fill it in on the day of, upon entry of the building and to also fill in Paperhouse’s own contact tracing form. This allows us to do our part in tracking for both the studio and AYP.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

February 4, 2022

Dear Paperhouse friends,

We are excited to welcome you back to Paperhouse Studio! Please see our re-opening phases below, they have been adjusted slightly to reflect the current pandemic climate.

Please review the adjusted guidelines for the general public here, and for members here.

Please see the following details in regards to providing vaccination proof here.

As of February 11th, we have decided to move into “Phase 1” (please note: our “phases” do not align with the province’s “steps”). We will move into “Phase 2” on February 26th, 2022. We have adjusted our “Phase 2”, please review the details below.

Phase 1

Starting February 11th, 2022, at 12:01am, until February 25th, 2022, 11.59pm*

1 person / 1 household in-studio maximum
Key-holding members only
No guests / visitors allowed
Group/private classes, events, and programming prohibited.
Health screening required.

Members only:

No new members
No guests / visitors allowed*
Overlaps of members permitted for required studio-specific activities, e.g.picking up work, putting supplies away. Maximum overlap time is 30 minutes.
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance
Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book more than 10 days of studio time at once.

Phase 2

Starting February 26th, 2022, at 12:01am until further notice*

3 people in-studio maximum, limited bookings available
Key-holding members only
In-person appointments / meetings permitted.
Private classes permitted, max. 2 participants.
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance
Other events and programming are prohibited
Health screening required

Members only:

No new members
Limited guests / visitors allowed
Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book 2 full weeks of studio time at once

* Projected timelines are determined by a number of factors as outlined by the province and by our collective’s comfort and assessment.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

January 25, 2022

We have decided to extend the “Lockdown” phase until February 12th, 12:01am. Please see the previous announcement below for full details.

Stay safe,

Flora and Emily

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January 4, 2022

We have decided to extend the “Lockdown” phase until January 29th, 12:01am. Please see the previous announcement below for full details.

Stay safe,

Flora and Emily

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December 23, 2021

Dear Paperhouse friends,

In light of the recent rapid increase of COVID cases in Toronto, coupled with the highly contagious Omicron variant, Paperhouse has decided to temporarily return to “Lockdown”, to better protect our staff, members, and community, and to do our part mitigating the spread of the virus during this critical window of opportunity.

Please review the adjusted guidelines for the general public here, and for members here.

Please see the following details in regards to providing vaccination proof here.

As of December 24th, we have decided to move into “Lockdown” (please note: our “phases” do not align with the province’s “steps”).

Lockdown, before phase 1

Starting December 24th, 2021, at 12:01am, until January 7th, 2022

Extended until January 29th 2022, 12:01am* (updated January 4th, 2022)

1 person / 1 household in-studio maximum
Key-holding members only
No guests / visitors allowed
Group/private classes, events, and programming prohibited.
Health screening required.

Members only:

Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book more than 10 days of studio time at once.

* Projected timelines are determined by a number of factors as outlined by the province and by our collective’s comfort and assessment.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

October 20, 2021

Dear Paperhouse friends,

We are thrilled to be welcoming you back to our beloved shared space! We have been very cautious and careful in our reopening plans, and are proud to continue to offer a safe and welcoming studio that puts our community’s health as a priority. With this in mind, Paperhouse Studio will be requiring proof of full vaccination for any members and visitors entering our studio space that are above the age of 12, in accordance with Provincial regulations.

Starting Friday, October 22nd, 2021 this will be required for all Paperhouse staff, members, sub-tenants, artists, and guests. We will still be requiring all members and visitors to remain masked and keep a safe physical distance whenever possible. Our existing COVID policies (listed below) are still in effect.

Please see the following details in regards to providing vaccination proof here.

Please review the adjusted guidelines for the general public below, and for members here. As of September 1st, 2021, we had decided to move into Phase 3 (please note: our “phases” do not align with the province’s “steps”).

Phase 3,

Starting September 1st, 2021, at 12:01am, and remaining until Paperhouse decides it is safe to move forward

4 people in-studio maximum, limited bookings available
New members permitted
In-person appointments / meetings permitted
In-studio classes permitted, max. 4 participants
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance
Other events and programming are prohibited
Health screening required

Members Only:

New members allowed
Limited guests / visitors allowed*
Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book 2 full weeks of studio time at once

All members, staff, and guests are required to fill in Artscape’s Health Screening Form upon entry to AYP. Using your own digital device is ideal, however there will be printed forms and a publicly used iPad available. We are required to fill it in on the day of, upon entry of the building. We will also be asking you for verbal confirmation upon entry into our studio, and to fill in Paperhouse’s own contact tracing form. This allows us to do our part in tracking for both the studio and AYP.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

August 20, 2021

Dear Paperhouse friends,

Paperhouse Studio staff and sub-tenants have collectively decided to amend our reopening plans, in particular for our members and class participants, to better reflect our collective comfort and safety.

We personally feel the province’s reopening plans do not align with our needs, thus we have rewritten our reopening strategy to better reflect our community.

Please review the adjusted guidelines for the general public below, and for members here. As of August 20th, we have decided to move into Phase 2 (please note: our “phases” do not align with the province’s “steps”).

Phase 2,

Starting August 20th, 2021, at 12:01am

4 people in-studio maximum, limited bookings available
Key-holding members only
In-studio classes permitted, max. 3 participants.
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance
Other events and programming are prohibited
Health screening required
In-person appointments / meetings permitted.

Members only:

No new members
Limited guests / visitors allowed*
Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book 2 full weeks of studio time at once

All members and staff are required to fill in Artscape Youngplace’s Health Screening form upon entry to AYP. Using your own digital device is ideal, however there will be printed forms and a publicly used iPad available. We are required to fill it in on the day of, upon entry of the building. We will also be asking you for verbal confirmation upon entry into our studio and to fill in Paperhouse’s own tracking sheet.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

June 17, 2021

Dear Paperhouse friends,

Following the new reopening plan in Ontario, we have updated our COVID-19 procedures accordingly. For a full list of new public health measures please consult the Reopening Ontario, Roadmap to Reopen.

Paperhouse has updated our guidelines to reflect these changes and to do our part in limiting community transmissions. Please review the adjusted guidelines here. As of June 17th, we have decided to move into Step 1.

Step 1,

June 17, 2021 at 12:01 a.m.*

1 person / 1 household in-studio maximum
Key-holding members only
No guests / visitors allowed*
Limited bulk booking of studio time—you cannot book more than 10 days of studio time at once.
Group/private classes, events, and programming prohibited.
Health screening required.
Overlaps of members permitted for required studio-specific activities, e.g.picking up work, putting supplies away. Maximum overlap time is 30 minutes.
Masks required when more than one person of different households are in the space
Maintain safe social distance

*During “Lockdown”, “Step 1”, and “Step 2” access to the studio is very limited. It is recommended to not have guests or visitors booked during this time to ensure members’ access to the studio is maximized, unless it is absolutely necessary to your practice. During “Step 2” you can book a guest to come in if it is required, e.g. a gallery / dealer / client visit, studio assistance, etc. We ask that you keep these visits at a minimum—both number of days and duration of the visit. During “Lockdown” and ”Step 1” all guests / visitors are prohibited, if you require studio assistance we recommend asking someone from your household or bubble. The exception to this is if you require specific access needs, e.g. an attendant, personal care worker, or studio assistance due to a disability. We aim to remain flexible and creative in ensuring all members can still produce their artwork during these challenging times, while balancing health and safety for the Paperhouse community and our extended friends and families. We will work with each member to ensure your access to our studio is as comfortable and safe as possible.

* Projected timelines of moving into Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 are determined by a number of factors as outlined by the province, please review them here “Reopening Ontario”. Paperhouse also reserves the right to adjust the timeline according to our collective’s comfort and assessment.

All members and staff are required to fill in Artscape Youngplace’s Health Screening form upon entry. Please forward proof of form submission (sent to your email used) / “Questionnaire Results” to info@paperhousestudio.com, this allows us to do our part in tracking for both the studio and AYP.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

December 26, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

Following the extended lockdown in Toronto, we have updated our COVID-19 procedures accordingly. For a full list of new public health measures please consult the City of Toronto’s COVID-19 response framework.

Paperhouse has updated our guidelines to reflect these changes and to do our part in limiting community transmissions. Please review the adjusted guidelines below.

Reduced Access

Extended until January 20th, 2021.

Members:

Maximum 1 member (including staff) at one time in studio space, exceptions are if members are of the same household.
No guests or visitors of members allowed unless for access needs.
Please refer to all COVID-19 Members Guidelines and Protocol to Accessing the Studio for Rental Usage for full details.

Workshops / Events / Programming:

All workshops, programming, and/or events will be virtual. Any in-studio required teachings are cancelled or postponed until further notice.

Custom Projects:

All consultations will be done virtually.
Projects may proceed provided we can execute them with just one staff per day at the studio. Paperhouse staff will review case-by-case and will determine if the project can happen with the current lockdown or if it is best to wait until we are in other coloured zones.

Private instruction:

All private classes can proceed if it can be instructed virtually.
All in-studio private instructions are prohibited.

Additional information:

Artscape Youngplace will remain closed to the public. Access to the building and studio is only available for key-holding members.
Paperhouse staff continue to work from home unless required to be in-studio.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

November 21, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

As you have likely heard, Toronto, along with other targeted regions in Ontario, is entering a lockdown—grey-coloured measurements. For a full list of new public health measures please consult the City of Toronto’s COVID-19 response framework.

Paperhouse has updated our guidelines to reflect these changes and to do our part in limiting community transmissions. Please review the adjusted guidelines below.

Reduced Access

In effect starting Monday, November 23rd, 12.01am for a minimum of 28 days.

Members:

Maximum 1 member (including staff) at one time in studio space, exceptions are if members are of the same household.
No guests or visitors of members allowed unless for access needs.
Please refer to all COVID-19 Members Guidelines and Protocol to Accessing the Studio for Rental Usage for full details.

Workshops / Events / Programming:

All workshops, programming, and/or events will be virtual. Any in-studio required teachings are cancelled or postponed until further notice.

Custom Projects:

All consultations will be done virtually.
Projects may proceed provided we can execute them with just one staff per day at the studio. Paperhouse staff will review case-by-case and will determine if the project can happen with the current lockdown or if it is best to wait until we are in other coloured zones.

Private instruction:

All private classes can proceed if it can be instructed virtually.
All in-studio private instructions are prohibited.

Additional information:

Artscape Youngplace will remain closed to the public. Access to the building and studio is only available for key-holding members.
Paperhouse staff continue to work from home unless required to be in-studio.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

October 3, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

In light of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Toronto and in response to second wave COVID-19 confirmed in Montreal and Ottawa, we are taking the necessary steps to minimize risks. Please see our updated guidelines.

Reduced Access

In effect starting October 3rd to TBD

Members:

Maximum 3 members (including staff) at one time in studio space, masks required unless discussed prior.
Please refer to all COVID-19 in-studio guidelines for relevant member protocols.

Workshops / Events / Programming:

Please refer to our COVID-19 in-studio guidelines, number of class participants may be reduced, we will confirm within the next week, please check back here for updates in addition to our guidelines link above.
For classes with scheduled lunches, participants are able to take lunch in the studio within safe distances from each other, and, if weather permits, in outside areas.
Open Studio and youth programming on hold until further notice.
Staff will continue to work from home as much as possible, only coming into Paperhouse for in-studio specific needs.
Health and safety precautions and guidelines, as determined by Paperhouse, to be upheld by all members, participants, and staff.

All visitors, members, class participants, and staff are required to fill in Artscape Youngplace’s Health Screening form upon entry. Proof of form submission (sent to your email used) will be required to forward to info@paperhousestudio.com.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

August 15, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

We have updated our guidelines re. Phrase Three and Phase Four, please find the information below:

Phase Three

September 9th 2020 to TBD

Members:

Maximum 6 members (including staff) at one time in studio space, masks required unless discussed prior.

Workshops / Events / Programming:

In person programming, e.g. workshops, with limits to 5 participants plus instructor (total 6) at one time. Masks will be required the entire duration of class, while in the studio, and in common areas of Artscape Youngplace (AYP), unless an individual’s pre-existing health condition prevents mask-wearing. Hand washing will be required upon every entrance and/or re-entrance, and encouraged throughout the day.
For classes with scheduled lunches, participants are able to take lunch in the studio within safe distances from each other, and, if weather permits, in outside areas.
Open Studio and youth programming on hold until further notice.
Staff will continue to work from home as much as possible, with limited days in the studio.
Health and safety precautions and guidelines, as determined by Paperhouse, to be upheld by all members, participants, and staff.

All visitors, members, class participants, and staff are required to fill in Artscape Youngplace’s Health Screening form upon entry. Proof of form submission (green check mark screen) will be required to show either AYP or Paperhouse staff.

Phase Four

Date to be determined, dependent on AYP and city progress.

Public programming (including Open Studio Thursdays and youth programming) resumes with more than 6 people at one time.
Staff increase hours in the studio.
Maximum members in the studio expanded (TBD).
Continued health and safety precautions and guidelines, as determined by Paperhouse, to be upheld by all members, participants, and staff.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

July, 17, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

We have defined our re-opening phases based on the city and the building in which Paperhouse is housed in, Artscape Youngplace (AYP). Please find our plan outlined below:

Phase One

June 10th to June 30th, 2020

Key-holding members and staff only, one at a time, no overlaps unless absolutely necessary.
Overlaps limited to 30 minutes and members are required to wear masks.
We will take on one-on-one workshops / custom projects provided participants are comfortable and can provide tracing.
Sanitization and cleaning is the responsibility of staff and members together.

Phase Two

July 1st – September 1st, 2020

Adjusted hours according to AYP.
Health screening required upon entry of AYP, phone or digital device is preferred to fill in the form, however printed physical forms are also available.
Masks required to be worn in all public areas of the building (washrooms, hallways, entry/exits).
One-on-one workshops and other custom programming resumes, limited to 5 maximum participants / people in the studio at one time.
Custom projects, provided it is limited to staff and/or below 5 individuals at one time in the studio.
All members and participants must maintain health standards set forth by the city and implemented by AYP.
Staff, members, and participants will work together to maintain safe studio practices including continuous disinfectant of high usage areas (please see “Sanitization Plan” below)
Paperhouse staff will continue to work remote whenever possible.

Phase Three

To be determined, dependent on AYP and city progress.

Maximum 5 members (including staff) at one time in studio space, masks required unless discussed prior.
In person programming, e.g. workshops, with limits to 5 people at one time.
Staff return to working in the studio with limited days (TBD).
Health and safety precautions and guidelines, as determined by Paperhouse, to be upheld by all members, participants, and staff.

Phase Four

To be determined, dependent on AYP and city progress.

Public programming resumes with more than 5 people at one time.
Staff increase hours in the studio.
Maximum members in the studio expanded (TBD).
Continued health and safety precautions and guidelines, as determined by Paperhouse, to be upheld by all members, participants, and staff.

Sanitization Plan

Applied from phase two and ongoing

Members and staff will work together to sanitize the studio.
Members are required to sanitize high usage areas* upon entry of the studio if they are the first person to arrive and/or the last person to leave.
Staff will additionally further sanitize the studio twice a week, Mondays and Fridays.
Staff will increase deep cleaning to once a week, Wednesdays.

*High usage areas: door handles, sink taps, press handles, switches, and chairs.

We thank you all for your patience and support during these challenging times. We welcome any feedback and suggestions, so feel free to get in touch.

With warmth,

Flora and Emily

June, 10, 2020

Dear Paperhouse friends,

As the city starts to re-open, we continue to work hard here at Paperhouse to figure out what are the best steps to take. For the next few weeks, until June 30th, we have decided to start our re-opening phase, please see the below steps put in place:

1. We will only re-open for Paperhouse members (including staff) with prior approved access including issued keys to both the studio and the building itself.

2. We ask that all members interested in accessing the space as renters abide by health and safety measures put forth by the city health advisors–e.g.please wash your hands once arriving the space and anytime you leave the studio and return, regularly disinfect the surfaces with our cleaners including handles and commonly touched areas, and do not come into the studio if you are feeling unwell.

3. Members are not allowed to bring in guests unless absolutely necessary for the process and/or has been discussed with Paperhouse staff prior. This will be assessed case-by-case and Paperhouse has the right to deny entry of a guest, for the protection of the wider Paperhouse community’s health and safety.

4. Only one member is allowed at a time, each member must book in their slot on our Google calendar. Training will be provided for any key-holding members who are unfamiliar with using this app. Availability is by first come, first seve, however if there is an urgent need, please get in touch directly and we will do our best to accommodate in discussion with members. Exceptions for overlapping members will be made for pick-ups / drop-offs of any materials or other items. Masks will be required if there are overlaps.

All membership requests, including further information, should be directed to members[at]paperhousestudio[dot]com.

Custom Artist Projects & Commissions

We are taking select custom artist projects, dependent on scope of the project, this is again case-by-case. Please get in touch with info[at]paperhousestudio[dot]com if you interested and require more information.

Workshops

Currently, all in-studio workshops are postponed to August. We remain hopeful but uncertain if we will be able to run these classes due to the current trajectory. We will update you as we progress. However, we are currently working on a virtual bookbinding series and will be issuing this schedule in the next few weeks. We will announce this via our newsletter and on social media. These series are a great way to remain engaged and creating at a safe distance, so we hope you will be able to join us!

Next steps

We are paying attention to city health advisors to determine the safest way to reopen our space to the public. We know it will be a slow reopen as our priority is the health and wellness of our staff, members, and out extended communities. Here are the factors that will determine and contribute to our decisions:

Toronto City health advisors on reopening to the public including gatherings and events larger than 5 people.
Artscape’s decision and leadership to reopen the building–currently the entire Youngplace is closed to the public until further notice.
Looking to similar studio organizations and collectives across Toronto and Ontario to consult upon reopening and operational health and safety strategies and guidelines.

We thank you all for your patience and support during these challenging times. We welcome any feedback and suggestions, so feel free to get in touch.

We miss you all very much and look forward to welcoming you back into Paperhouse!

Flora & Emily,

Co-directors, Paperhouse Studio

March 16, 2020

Hello everyone,

Like many of you, we at Paperhouse have been closely monitoring local and global developments with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. After careful consideration we have decided to temporarily close to the public. This difficult decision is made in accordance with Toronto Public Health advisories with the intent to help mitigate the spread of the virus during this critical window of opportunity. We recognize the situation is changing rapidly and will continue to do our best to respond with care for all. Our priority has always been and will continue to be the health and wellness of our community members and larger global community.

In response to this situation we have decided to do the following:

• 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻. All communication will be moved online or by phone. Please email us first to set up times as we may be working remotely and thus unable to answer the studio phone.

• 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹. We have tentatively scheduled classes for June, July, and August but we will keep apprised of the situation and healthcare recommendations, adapting this decision accordingly.

◦ 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴. We will be transferring your registration into a replacement class so that we can reserve your spot. We will work with you one-on-one to ensure this fits with your schedule and commitments.

◦ 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘨𝘪𝘧𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘥. This will help Paperhouse Studio absorb the shock of lost income. We understand that not everyone will be able to do so, please do get in touch and let us know. We will absolutely work something else out with you.

𝗜𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁. We are reaching out to our community for support as we navigate these difficult next few weeks. If you have the financial capacity, please consider supporting Paperhouse Studio, we need your help now more than ever.

• Consider purchasing gift cards for future classes, for yourself or for a friend or family member. paperhousestudio.com/product/giftcards

• Purchase a Paperhouse membership that comes with great individual and community benefits.
paperhousestudio.com/membership/become-a-member

• Donate directly to Paperhouse via EMT transfers to info@paperhousestudio.com or by mailing a cheque.

Thank you so much for your support over the years, and for your continued efforts during these extremely trying times. We will be available and are happy to chat via phone or online apps, social distancing does not mean we are alone in this.

𝗪𝗲’𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀:

• Resources for Canadian artists, writers and media workers during COVID-19 shutdowns: http://bit.ly/2WjMWKA

• Emergency Fund for Toronto’s Precarious Workers: http://bit.ly/2WhPvNi

• Toronto Public Library: “Do you have little ones at home? We have singing, reading, playing and writing activities for kids 0-5: http://ow.ly/rV7S50yLKY1”

We will be in touch with updates as things change and develop. Feel free to contact us emily@paperhousestudio.com or flora@paperhousestudio.com

We look forward to seeing you in a few week, *fingers crossed*. Stay safe and healthy, we love you all!

Flora & Emily,
Co-directors, Paperhouse Studio