This program is meant to empower young artists and develop technical skills, critical thinking, and creativity. Each student has different needs and I will work with you to determine the best direction to take. You will practice:

• Concept creation

• Composition

• Problem-solving

• Time management

• Observational skills

• Color theory

• And more!

The basic structure of the classes:

• Class length: 1.5 hours. This allows plenty of time for warm-ups, set up, work time, and clean up.

• Our first meeting will be a consultation to get to know each other. Bring examples of your work, even if they’re doodles to give me an idea of where you are in your artistic journey and what your interests are. We’ll discuss your goals, the materials you’ll need as well as what will be expected of you. Sounds scary, but it’s not, I promise!

• Project building/creation will begin with the second class and evolve as we get a feel for each other. Generally, a project will take at least 3 lessons to complete but could take many weeks. This process includes ideation, composition studies, and execution. The size and complexity of the project will determine the time frame for completion.

“A lot of activities, classes, and teachers have come and gone but classes with Ms. Johanne have been the highlight for Kiran’s education in general and learning about becoming an artist in particular. She has taught him not only the core skills but also have confidence and discipline of becoming a great visual artist.” - Jayesh & Vaishali P.

My experience and philosophy:

I am a mixed media artist with over 25 years of experience focusing primarily on painting and drawing. I have also worked in ceramics (hand-building & wheel throwing) as well as mixed media sculpture.

I have been teaching since 2014 and worked with students from the age of 4 years to 18 years of age. I am particularly interested in working with teens because, during these years, students show a strong interest in developing their own projects and exploring their specific visions. Combining this time of exploration and discovery with artmaking is a thrill and I love supporting young artists during their journey.

My goal is to empower young artists and, coming from a Montessori background, I believe that my students are the best guide for what to teach, letting me know what they are ready to learn and when. That being said, I do expect my students to put in some work! This is a team effort and we are working together to get you where you want to go ;)

To book a class please email me.