WHERE ART HAPPENS
Meet our Instructors
Scroll down to learn more about our incredible artists and teachers! They are ready to meet you!
SARAH
KRAJEWSKI
Ceramics
As a lifelong lover of art and creativity, Sarah Krajewski has been involved in the arts since she can remember! Sarah was a public school art teacher for 14 years (4 years at the K-8 level and 10 years at the K-5 level). She loves connecting with people of all ages, using art to build a sense of belonging. Sarah is a published author/illustrator, painter, ceramicist, printmaker, crafter, muralist, and overall creative person- finding any reason to CREATE. Sarah believes in creating safe spaces where individuals can make mistakes, ask questions, and celebrate successes.
ALEK SCHROEDER
Ceramics
ALEK SCHROEDER our WHEEL THROWING FUNDAMENTALS INSTRUCTOR IS BACK teaching this fall! Alek has been here since the beginning and he took off the winter and summer sessions to have some time to create himself and take workshops in far away fun places. But he is back and ready to teach you some wheel throwing! Alek works for Ephraim Pottery as a production potter and just loves playing with clay!
Carcin Janelle
Ceramics & After-School classes
​Carcin Janelle primarily works within the realm of ceramic sculptor and small scale paintings. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a BFA, blending organic forms and nostalgic themes to create pieces that feel intimate.
Working primarily in soft color palettes and gentle whites, Janelle’s practice reflects an ongoing fascination with how representation and non representation can shift between emotion and form.
Josie Lathrop
Ceramics & After-School classes
I am a self taught ceramic artist who focuses on functional pottery designed for everyday use. I enjoy firing my work in gas and wood kilns when possible. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of and passion for pottery with students of all ages. I bring a common sense approach to teaching, meeting my students where they are at.
JACY ECKERMAN
Ceramics and a Bit of This & That
Jacy is the owner of Art Hub and loves teaching and creating community.
Jacy graduted with her BFA in Sculpture and loves to play with clay. You will find Jacy teaching Middle School Wheel Throwing, Handbuilding Classes, Macrame, kids classes, and birthdays .
CHRIS STEINMILLER
Oil Painting
Chris is a Wisconsin native who has lived and worked in southeast Wisconsin her whole life. After retiring from a career in banking in 2008, she now spends her time in Concord painting and creating.
Drawn to art from a young age, Chris has explored many mediums and now focuses on oil painting. A plein air workshop in Tucson sparked her love of painting outdoors, and she has since painted across the country and earned awards in regional plein air competitions. She also volunteers with the Association of Wisconsin Artists and the Arts Alliance of Greater Jefferson.
EMILY MARIE WATERCOLORS
Watercolor
A former Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) elementary school teacher, Emily started painting mid-pandemic as a way to destress after a long day in the classroom. Since then, she has turned her love for watercolors into a career. Emily finds inspiration from her love for the outdoors. In addition to botanical watercolors, she also enjoys painting pet portraits. As a current resident of Madison, Wisconsin, she teaches watercolor classes and workshops throughout Dane County. Most recently, she creates watercolor kits so that everyone has access to the magic of watercolors from the comfort of their own home.
JANET NELSON
Acrylic
Janet Nelson, based in Cambridge, Wisconsin, found an interest in art early in life, inspired by her grandmother. Throughout her schooling she “took as many art classes as I could,” ultimately earning a degree in Liberal Arts. She describes her creations as “lighthearted,” combining traditions of Representational with Abstract Impressionism, resulting in delightfully unique animal totems. While she paints primarily in acrylic on canvas, her work is also available in prints and a variety of greeting cards
MARY BETH DRABISZCZAK
Pastels
Mary Beth Drabiszczak is an artist, educator and art historian based in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Mary Beth earned a BFA in painting from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and graduated in 2023 with a Master's in Art History from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. Often teaching classes that highlight the diverse uses of pastel, Mary Beth's teaching philosophy supports creative experimentation.
JEANETTE CLAWSON
Zentangle & Art Journaling
I create art to contribute to peace and beauty in the world and in myself by including flow and play as critical components of my creative process. Environmentalism strongly impacts my work, and I enjoy finding new uses for old things, particularly books and many kinds of paper. Flowers and other botanicals are my main sources of inspiration, particularly in the intersection of nature and geometry. I carve my own rubber stamps to create repeating patterns and focal points, paint papers in many different ways, apply the Zentangle Method of drawing and play with acrylic paint and many different adhesives to create rich, layered pieces of art.
Teaching art allows me to share my joy in the process of creation. I love to see how people interpret what I share and I'm so inspired by my students. Making art is usually a solitary practice and teaching art is such a rewarding social interaction.
ERIN
ELHERT-MADDOCKS
Needle & Wet Felting
Hello! My name is Erin, and I’ve been working with wool since 2018. I quickly fell in love with felting for its therapeutic, forgiving nature and the endless creativity it inspires. Today, I teach both needle and wet felting in several cities, sharing this wonderful craft with others. One of my greatest joys as an instructor is watching students unlock their creativity and develop a passion for felting—though fair warning, it can be delightfully addictive!
KATIE HOGAN
Oil Painting, After-School classes
My name is Katie and I'll be your instructor! I've been both knitting & crocheting since I was a child, and really enjoy introducing others to these skills. I know how hard it can be trying to learn from youtube, without another person to ask questions, so I'll be that person for you! If you've never knit or crochet before, I can teach you. If you need help with more advanced patterns, I will help!
LYNETTE REDNER
Watercolor
Lynette has been making art since she sold her first drawing, a giraffe, for 25 cents in first grade! After a long career in nursing, she finally followed her calling and now devotes her time to painting and teaching.
A lifelong learner herself, Lynette loves helping beginning artists build confidence, try new techniques, and discover their own creative style. Her passion for watercolor, nature, animals, and the Wisconsin landscape shines through in both her work and her teaching. She is talented, patient, knowledgeable, and a wonderful instructor.
VANESSA SCUDDER
Mosaics & Sewing
Vanessa is an educator, artist, and entrepreneur with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Northern Illinois University. She is the owner of Soaring Stars Dance & Tumbling Studio and works with Art Hub and Embroidery Professionals, blending teaching, craftsmanship, and creative design. Her background includes art education, dance instruction, team leadership, and support work with individuals with developmental disabilities. She is also a mom of two and is deeply committed to creativity, community, and care.