Bring creativity, curiosity, and meaningful artistic exploration to your school, library, museum, community center, or organization through engaging, hands-on workshops designed for learners of all ages.

I offer customized workshops in drawing, painting, illustration, and Reggio Emilia–inspired art experiences that encourage participants to think creatively, observe deeply, experiment with materials, and express their unique ideas. Every workshop is thoughtfully designed around the needs of your students, curriculum, or event, creating an experience that is both educational and inspiring.

Workshop topics may include:

• Drawing Fundamentals

• Watercolor, Acrylic, and Oil Painting

• Illustration & Visual Storytelling

• Character Design

• Nature Journaling & Observational Drawing

• Mixed Media Exploration

• Reggio Emilia–Inspired Art-making

• Professional Development for Educators on Art & Creative Learning

My background bridges both professional art practice and child development. I hold a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts in Illustration, along with a Master of Arts in Early Childhood Development from Lesley University, where my graduate studies focused on the Reggio Emilia philosophy. For five years, I taught courses at Lesley University in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Learning Environments for Infants and Toddlers, Field Experiences, and Child Psychology, helping prepare future educators to create responsive, child-centered learning environments.

As a professional freelance editorial and children's book illustrator and a Visual Arts Professor at Bunker Hill Community College, I believe that art is more than learning techniques—it is a way of investigating ideas, communicating experiences, and making sense of the world. My workshops emphasize process as much as product, encouraging participants to ask questions, take creative risks, collaborate with others, and discover their own artistic voice.

Whether I'm working with preschool children exploring sensory based artmaking, elementary and middle school students developing creative skills and confidence, high school artists preparing portfolios, college students refining their skills, illustrators trying to build their portfolio or enter the illustration market or educators seeking fresh approaches to arts integration, my goal is always the same: to create an engaging, inclusive learning experience that inspires curiosity, imagination, and a lifelong love of making.

Workshops can be tailored to a single classroom, grade level, faculty professional development day, community event, or multi-day residency. Together, we'll create an experience that aligns with your educational goals while celebrating the power of creativity and artistic expression.