Meet Our Instructors

We host a team of highly qualified instructors who bring first-class art education to the community. Our well-rounded group teach in a variety of media to students of all skill levels. We also bring national talent to Southwest Florida several times each year for our "Master Workshop Series". To learn more about each of our instructors, read their biographies below.  Click here to download a PDF instructor brochure.

 

Drawing & Painting

Jim Beech

Rosalie Mack

Laura Pommier

Kathleen Prendergrast

Patti Presseller

Joanne Stramara

Beverly Yankwitt

Jewelry & Glass

Dianne Brooks

Belinda Duclos

Diana Reinhard

Linda "Lin" Schepperly

 

Photography

Robert "Nish" Nishihira

Clyde Sweatt

 

Sculpture

 

Pottery

Ricardo "Rick" Hicks

Jack McClennen

Steve Strunk

  

Fiber Arts

Kathryn Erickson

Nancy Gray Giffin

Clora Hamilton

Cheryl Montale

Denise Moretti

Paulette Morrissey

Suzanne Patton

Barbara Zappulla


Become an Instructor

We are always looking for new talent! If you are interested in becoming an instructor, please contact us using the form below.