“Stephanie always brings in positive energy to her class (I just love her big smiles and exuberant laughter!) and encourages her students NOT to follow step-by-step instructions, but to be curious, to be creative, and to explore. She also explains how things work in a clear, logical way that seems to click instantly with these eager young minds!”
I model flexible thinking and creativity.
My students know that if they ask, "Stephanie, can I..." the answer is almost always "Yes!!"
I emphasize the PROCESS of art-making. Exploring different ways to use materials is a fundamental part of thinking like an artist.
Each student will have a unique end product - I don't dictate what students' art will look like.
Unless I'm teaching a very specific technical skill, I give students room to make projects their own, and offer guidance as needed.
I keep classes small (often between 6-10 students, depending on age) to ensure engagement with each student!
Scroll down to learn more & book classes with me for ages 5+ in your space, or online!
Current Online Classes for Kids
(Adult classes in the works!)
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Process Art for Early Elementary - Weekly Art Materials Exploration
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
Once-a-week class for ages 6-8
45 minutes per session
Various times, check class listing.In this ongoing weekly art class focused on exploration of art materials & ideas, young artists will explore the elements of art (line, shape, color, pattern, etc) through a rotation of different art materials throughout the year.
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Weekly Creativity & Art Club - Make Art from Mistakes & Imagination!
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
Once-a-week class for ages 6-8
30 minutes per session
Various times, check class listingIn this ongoing weekly art class, explore and expand your imagination with creative art prompts & practice flexible thinking! Great for growth mindset.
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Online Art Camp: Mistakes & Imagination, Creative Art Play
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
5-day Class for ages 6-8
30 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksA sampler 5-days-in-a-row version of my popular weekly class, great for school breaks! Come explore and expand your imagination with creative art prompts & practice flexible thinking!
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Online Art Camp: Oil Pastels 101 - Messy, Blendy Fun
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
4-day Class for ages 6-8
45 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaks
Joyfully explore the delights of oil pastels - blending, sgraffito, and “painting”! -
Online Art Camp: Pop-Ups 101, Make Pop-Up Cards and Books!
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
3-day class for ages 9-12
55 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksLearn pop-up basics (box & beak) & how to combine them, create pop-up cards & connect them into books!
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Online Art Camp: Make Your Own Stitched Blank Books - Simply Sewn
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
2-day class for ages 9-12
55 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksCreate at least two different blank books using the basic pamphlet stitch technique - easy to recreate!
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Online Art Camp: Air-Dry Clay Exploration
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
5-day class for ages 6-8
45 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksLearn the ins and outs of air-dry clay (not the stretchy stuff) as we explore hand-building basics.
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Online Art Camp: Watercolor Basics & Special Effects
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
4-day Class for ages 7-10
45 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksGet acquainted with the wonders of watercolor - starting from basics & adding fun effects!
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Online Art Camp: Tessellations - Art, Math & Pattern Magic
Online Class via Outschool - take this class from anywhere!
4-day Class for ages 8-12
55 minutes per day
Various times summer & school breaksLearn to make amazing, repeating interlocking patterns in 3 different ways - fascinating!
Book me to work with you or your kids in your own physical or virtual space!
I love working with private students and homeschool groups of all ages!
Contact me to discuss options in various art media for your group.
I also happily offer bookmaking parties for a unique birthday get-together, or just because making books is fun! Read more below or on the bookmaking party page.
General Class possibilities include, but are not limited to:
Watercolor Wow: Watercolor Painting From the Basics to Beyond
Multi-session class for ages 7+
Drawing from Observation: The Basics of Perception (Learn to Draw What You See!)
Multi-session class for ages 11+
Tessellations: Art, Math, and the Magic of Making Amazing Patterns
Multi-session class for ages 8+
BOOKMAKING CLASSES/BOOKMAKING PARTIES (for kids or adults!)/BOOKMAKING TEACHER TRAINING CLASSES:
Since I am a book artist, teaching bookmaking is a passion for me!
Bookmaking is a wonderful way to bring out the storyteller in all of us. When people make books - they want to fill them!
Pop-Ups 101: Bring Paper to Life With Pop-Up Cards & Books!
Multi-session class for ages 8 or 9+Beginning Bookmaking: Single-Session Bookmaking Classes for Ages 8-11!
In these individual bookmaking classes, explore different simple bookmaking techniques - all involve folding, most involve glue, one involves stitching with a blunt tapestry needle (no poked fingers!) - all five classes end up with awesome blank books to fill however they like! Most of these are projects that kids can recreate at home later on without overly expensive supplies.Single-Session Bookmaking for Ages 5-7: Modified Pamphlet Stitch Book With Beaded Binding
Pop-Up Basics: Single Session Pop-Up Classses for Ages 8-11!
Pop-ups never fail to elicit "ooh"s and "aah"s - they're like magic! In these engaging stand-alone classes, up to eight learners will join together for 1.25 hours to learn pop-up basics, and make lots of paper move and talk. Your learners will be making handmade greeting cards for a long time after this class is over!
Tempera Painting Basics: The Joy of Mixing Colors, & More
Multi-session class for ages 6-9
Art Appreciation Conversation: Discuss & Sketch With a Museum Educator
Multi-session class for ages 7+
Young Artists Explore: Line & Shape
Multi-session class for Ages 4-6
Collage Illustration
Multi-session class for ages 6-9
Private Art Tutoring
Single- or multi-session class for any age!