Every semester Mr. Ashford's class do 2 assignments. They vary from watercolor to tempera painting, texture drawing, shading, oil pastel, etc.

Joyce Barbour's focus is in mixed media illustration, collage, and assemblage projects. Joyce is passionate about using art to tell stories and will pass that along to students by teaching them to utilize concepts like symbolism and metaphor in their work. In her class, students will gain a further understanding of the fundamentals of art, while also being encouraged to experiment and exercise creative thinking skills.

Lauren focuses on the fundamentals of drawing and painting in her class. Drawing from life and composing a well thought out piece is important in this class and will help students create more advanced concepts in the future.

Danielle Flener loves exploring new ways to create mixed media projects. She will encourage every child to step out of their comfort zone with their artwork in hopes of helping them grow their talent.

Tricia Hart's students will learn to use various 2D art media and techniques, including mixed media, collage, and painting. As an art therapist, she encourages students to use their art as a means of self-expression and a way to find their own voice. Classes will focus on helping students find their strengths and provide opportunities to discuss and analyze their artwork. 

Lilly Higgs is a digital illustrator herself who draws on her background as a comic artist to teach high schoolers how to translate their traditional drawing skills into a new digital medium! Besides simply learning the brass tacks of the programs as a tool, there is also study on the art of telling a story in images, exploration in character design, and even a bit of illustration history!

Lizzie Hill is an interdisciplinary artist who creates conceptual visual art. They view art as a visual tool for communication and self expression. In the classroom, they share these concepts along with understanding fundamental art principles. They encourage the importance of diverse material exploration and creative perception. 

Julie Hohmann is a local artist residing at St.  Matthews Studios & Gallery.  She loves to work with students from a variety of backgrounds and draws from her 14 years of experience leading a vibrant learning center at the University of Louisville. During her time there she helped students with learning differences and led training sessions on topics such as: critical thinking, learning strategies, and emotional intelligence.   In this class, students will ignite the creativity within them at their own pace using their own unique artistic voice.  They will be given the space and guidance to tell their story through art.

I believe artmaking is a journey of creative expression and healing. In this class, we'll explore experimental techniques and work with unconventional materials to bring your ideas to life in unexpected ways. Each student is encouraged to make the creative process their own, I am merely a guide. This is an invitation to embrace the process and discover new ways to express yourself!

Claire Krueger uses a variety of mixed-media techniques in her classes. Often incorporating painting, collage, printmaking, and drawing, her project themes are open-ended with an emphasis on material exploration.

Laurel Lammers focuses on drawing and painting from real life. We do still life, portraits and work outside often.

Our Printmaking course will teach students how to create prints using methods like relief (linocuts), intaglio (plexiglass drypoint), and silkscreen, meeting students where they are with knowledge and skill level. In doing so, students will learn about the history of the different media and explore contemporary examples for inspiration. In addition to group and one-on-one instruction, students will engage with each other throughout their projects as part of the studio skill of critique, helping each other see what is and is not working both conceptually and technically.

Susan is an artist who works in watercolor and mixed media. She cultivates an environment that encourages students to explore their individual art styles and to use art as a way to connect with each other and the world.

Typh Merwarth focuses on the foundations of art including the elements of art and principals of design. This semester students will explore various media including, pencil, oil and chalk pastels, paint and collage. Informal critiques are incorporated into each class. Students learn how to analyze and explain artwork in an objective manor, building their confidence in speaking about art and understanding the process of art making.

Hello beautiful beings , I’m Kayla Morgan-Green, also known as Mrs. Kay or Mrs. Puff, im so excited to connect with the aspiring artists of Louisville. The approach to my style of art education prioritizes nurturing creative growth and fostering artistic freedom within a structured environment.

The belief is in equipping students with the foundational tools and techniques necessary for artistic expression, while simultaneously encouraging them to explore their unique visions and let their imaginations flourish. The goal is to empower each individual to discover and develop their artistic voice, moving them closer to realizing their artistic aspirations. The creative journey with the future artists of the community is eagerly anticipated.

Debbie Rutledge’s inspiration is from childhood, her family from grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, parents and siblings have all explored and shared their passion for the arts. Her hope is to share that love for exploring arts with your student. She is not looking for perfection, but creating passion through the process. Students will learn about different media as well as different styles of art, will be encouraged to appreciate their own personal style as they develop confidence in imperfection and discovery of personal talents. The class will work with watercolors, tempera paint, chalk pastels, oil pastels and other media during our class as we discover the world through art.

Leslie Shell focuses on the Art Basics and individual interests. Students are introduced to different art media and given the opportunity to expand on their strengths.

Amanda Thompson is an artist and art teacher specializing in mixed media and silk painting. She is an avid hiker, animal lover, and (pandemic permitting) world traveler. Artists joining Ms. Amanda can expect to try a variety of methods and materials whenever possible. Just remember that will is greater than skill and we make it work!

As an art teacher I believe in creating a safe environment for children to explore their ideas and express them freely through art. I'd love to encourage their creativity no matter what the final artwork looks like, but to enjoy the process and learn different art techniques. Life is a great journey and if it's filled with art it makes it more colorful.

My teaching style is very visual and hands-on. I like to provide several visual examples to go along with verbal instruction. My philosophy is that the students will learn best by practicing and making mistakes as they go. I believe it is okay if something is not perfect, imperfections are what makes us grow as artists. The students will have lots of hands-on art time and I will be there to guide them along the way.

Deborah Zimlich’s students will explore self-expression and creativity through art. She uses her background as an art therapist to guide her teaching. Students are able to guide the design of projects and chose what they want to explore. Her class focuses on the use of 2D mediums such as collage, paint, and drawing. Students are able to explore art history and adapt what they learn for use in the modern world. Students share and present art work with other members of the class in order to learn how to communicate, process, and analyze art work.

 Madison Zinner is a very passionate artist in everything she does. She focuses mainly on visual and musical types of art after spending time at Asbury University(2yrs) then graduating with a BS in Theatre Arts at University of Louisville(4yrs). She previously worked in assistantship in all areas of technical theatre for each of the productions put on at UofL (4yrs). Madison also has extensive experience instructing acrylic, with advanced private painting in oil, at Whet Your Palette Art House in Anchorage, Kentucky (going on 13yrs) as well as running the studio (over 6yrs) with a focus on Summer Camp. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, she has practiced art in many mediums including large-scale theatre painting, personal professional oil, and 3D prop construction. In this CFAC class she looks at breaking down fundamentals of art in unique projects to give the building blocks to create anything the kiddos can imagine. How do we figure out how to create? 

 Katie has been a JCPS teacher for 22 years and has worked with grades K-5 as well as Special Education. Her passion for integrating art into all subject areas has been at the core of her career. She believes that integrating art is essential to boost academic performance, nurture creativity, critical thinking, and social skills and that exposure to art opens a world to students like no other. 

Brittany Gofney has a BFA in Ceramics and BS in Art Education from Miami University (OH). She currently teaches graphic design and business for Kammerer’s Explore Pathway. Brittany is passionate about sharing her love of learning and holds two master’s degrees: one in Literacy and the other in Art Education.  She has taught every type of media throughout her career and loves to incorporate mixed media as much as possible to encourage students to explore new methods and techniques.  Brittany has been teaching with LVA since 2012 and is in her 14th year teaching art professionally for JCPS. Brittany loves working with teens and enjoys fostering confidence in her students.

I am an interdisciplinary artist who enjoys creating art using many different media and techniques. I received my B.S. in Digital Media and Design from the University of Kentucky and my M.A. in Education from Georgetown College. I have taught several specialty high school level courses including ceramics, printmaking, digital art, and digital photography. My focus in this ceramics class will be giving students the opportunity to create 3-dimensional art that can be either functional, expressive, or both. It is most important to me to meet students where they are at in skill level and challenge each one to create something they can enjoy and be proud of!

I believe art is for everyone, and every student has a unique creative voice worth exploring. My teaching style focuses on offering guidance and support while encouraging students to trust their ideas, build confidence, and follow their own creative lead. I love working with young artists because of their naturally limitless imagination and enthusiasm for exploring and experimenting with the arts. My goal is to foster a classroom filled with curiosity, joy, and enthusiasm for art, where students feel free to express themselves, take creative risks, and discover the excitement of making something uniquely their own.