Dear students, colleagues and FA supporters, 

As the end of the semester approaches, the studios pulsate with surges of energy, alternating with waves of stress and feelings of overwhelm. Against this is the demand of the Advent season to calm down and anticipate the miracle of Christmas. The contradiction caused by the deadlines of handing in or settling accounts on the one hand, and the wanted or imposed need to settle down on the other, clearly speaks to the fact that it would be best to move Christmas to somewhere in February. On the other hand, the unique mix of nervous tension and anticipated catharsis brings unrepeatable moments of joy in creating and sharing it with others. Let's cherish the glimpses of shared joy, for they can illuminate our work and sustain the hope that next year will be much better. And the miracle of Christmas could be instrumental in helping us do that.  

We wish you steady nerves in coping with your study and work obligations and a wonderful and peaceful Christmas to all!