While art may not be your cup of tea, two Rutherford women have come up with a somewhat unusual online drawing class that's sure to bring plenty of belly laughs during these unpleasant days of isolation.
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Sally Worth and Donna Oliver go live on Facebook almost every afternoon to present Blindfold Drawing.
Each day (work permitting) the women will give members a subject they have to draw wearing a blindfold.
Some of the results have been nothing short of hilarious and since their interactive sessions started, which was just over a week ago, the response has been overwhelming with almost 300 members.
"It's an interactive and fun group designed to connect you to your inner artist," Sally said.
"There's only one catch you must draw blindfolded and on a time limit.
"There will be a new picture to draw each day and everyone can put up their drawing so we can all appreciate everyone's artistic flare.
"This is great for kids, as well as us big kids.
"If you are going to be in self isolation it may as well be fun, creative and connect you to others."
Donna or Sally also post a video of their blindfold artistry and then its up to viewers to do theirs on the theme provided.
"The premise behind it is everyone is really down with what's happening in the world and the self isolation," Sally said.
"Mental health issues are on the rise and we wanted to create something that was pure fun, that got people involved and brought some laughter and joy to their days.
"What we didn't anticipate was the sense of community this creates and how much people would love it.
"We are getting constant inboxes from people thanking us and saying how they can't wait until the next one so the more it can be promoted the better," Sally said.
She described the sessions as something a little silly and fun and something that brings a smile to the face of participants and lets them have a bit of a giggle.
Some members who run businesses have even used the sessions as a staff wellbeing exercise describing the sessions as a great stress relief.
"The feedback we have had has been fantastic. What a wonderful happy and supportive community we are creating," Sally said.