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The Great Escape: Sign Up for a Charcoal Class and Let Out the Artist in You

Once a week, Patch will highlight an event or destination for working parents to get away without the kids.

Your teens are holding a car wash at the high school Saturday. The grandparents volunteered to take the younger children to a movie Sunday afternoon. Your tweens take tap on Wednesday evening.

It’s your time. Take it.

Each week we’ll tell you about one great idea to give you a much deserved break, and make your life a little easier, maybe a whole lot easier.

Today's suggestion focuses on letting moms unwind using a charcoal pencil and an easel: a four-week charcoal class at the .

All mothers need downtime, and when it comes to their ideal unwinding activity, it varies from woman to woman. For those moms who enjoy laying their hectic home lives to rest by picking up a charcoal pencil and creating art, this is for you.

Whether you’d like to improve your current skills or see if this hobby could be for you, come to the Oswego Fox River Academy this evening from 6:40 to 8:10 p.m. Seats are still available and registration is necessary. You'll pay $80 to cover class registration fee and supply cost.

The Fox River Academy will begin the first class session today, but don’t worry if you can’t make it this week. This class is held every Wednesday until April 27. Call 630-551-4321 for further details.

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