Details:This free-spirited class is open to all levels of expertise. From handbuilders to wheel throwers, this class offers the freedom to work independently or with the instructor's guidance. It’s a great opportunity to learn the basics or build your skills.
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Growing up embraced by nature in the Poconos inspires my work. My art practice thrives on playful exploration with materials like recycled paper, oil stick and paint – seeing things anew. This joy fuels my children's art classes, where play and discovery flourish. Finding our visual voices and making something with our hands is needed now more than ever, there is a joy and necessity in making something uniquely our own. My education includes a Fine Arts degree from Keystone College and a B.F.A. with an Art Education Certification from Tyler School of Art. As a teaching artist, I cherish time with my super creative family in and around the Philadelphia area.
Michele Lorraine
Artist & Ceramics Teacher
For decades, I trained and worked as a Corporate Interior Designer. After becoming a mother, I returned to my first love, ceramics, and pursued art education. I've studied with accomplished Ceramic Artists locally, nationally, and internationally to deepen my craft. Since 2008, I've enjoyed teaching art to both children and adults, meeting them where they are and challenging them to grow their artistic knowledge and unique voice. In my own work, I value porcelain and stoneware fiber-clays (paperclay) to express my artistic ideas.
Ratna Gandhi
Artist & Ceramics Teacher
A sculptor, ceramic artist, curator and instructor with 25+ years of creative exploration. I work with diverse materials: stone, metal, wood, fiberglass, paper mache, ceramics, fabric, plaster and clay. I earned my sculpture degrees in India, B.A. in 2000 and my M.A. 2002. I was honored with India's National Award for visual artists for my sculpture: Family Fun. I've participated in international art camps and taught all ages. As Artist in Residence in Port Coquitlam, Canada (2020-21), I led the Wall of Interactions public art project exploring nature. My works are held by global collectors and organizations across Germany, USA, Canada, Yugoslavia, Paris, Venice, Singapore, Israel and India.
Philip DiWilliams
Artist & Children's Teacher
Art is full of surprises. Every time you sit down to draw, paint, or build something, you’re faced with small challenges to figure out along the way — and that’s what makes it so fun. As a Conshohocken-based painter with a Master’s in Art Education and years of experience as a high school teacher, I love helping students try new things, take creative risks, and build confidence in their ideas.
Whether we’re experimenting with materials or working through a tricky part of a project, my goal is to make the process engaging, supportive, and fun. My own work has been featured in local exhibitions like the Bambi Biennial, but when I’m not teaching or making art, I’m usually spending time with my wife and daughters — going on adventures and making the most of each day together.
