The Atelierista is for all lifelong learners, students, educators, and artists.
Arts Education for All: lesson plans and project ideas for school, home school, and community groups; journal prompts for artists at all stages of creative pursuits; videos about art, artists and visual culture; blog posts with resources for artists, educators, and students… everyone!
What is an atelierista? From the Reggio Emilia approach of early education, the atelierista is an artist educator who collaborates with students and teachers to craft learning experiences that compliment class curriculum. I use this term here for my curiosity- and exploration-focused teaching artist practice and tools that I make available to all learners and educators.
Collections – Tutorials, Lesson Plans & Resources by Subject
Comics & Story Crafting
All resources, links, lesson plans and blog posts about sharing stories and making comics.
Colored Pencils
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Tutorials, material resources, references and practices in colored pencil illustration.
Bespoke Book Binding
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Tutorials, material resources, references and practices in book binding
Crafting
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Craft projects, lesson plans and writings about the history of Arts and Crafts and crafts as activism.
Creating an Artist Website
How to organize and set up your artist website for sales, portfolio, and professional experience.
Latest Videos, Lesson Plans & Journal Prompts
Art and creativity projects for skill building and exploring
Monster Makers Summer 2022
Monster Makers Redux for 2022! One year after my first… Continue reading Monster Makers Summer 2022
Embroidered Pride Patches
How to embroider patches for Pride month! In celebration of getting to be who you are with color and sparkles and crafts. This project was originally designed for the Corvallis-Benton County Library Teen program in June 2022.… Continue reading Embroidered Pride Patches
Upcycled Planters & Propagation Tubs
Activity plan and zine download for making an upcycled planter and learning about how to care for plants and the planet.… Continue reading Upcycled Planters & Propagation Tubs
Colored Pencils Blending Techniques
Blending with Colored Pencils – 3 Ways
This is a quick overview of techniques for blending colored pencils with layering, burnishing, and using a solvent.… Continue reading Colored Pencils Blending Techniques
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Latest Blog Posts
Artist blog about artwork, community, events and projects
Gouache Class at OCCC Fall 2022
Gouache painting class at Oregon Coast Community College
Learn to layer and add details to gouache paintings for whimsical illustrations or detailed natural paintings. Beginner friendly and all materials provided.
October 20 – November 10 (4 weeks)… Continue reading Gouache Class at OCCC Fall 2022
Watercolor class at OCCC Fall 2022
Watercolor class at Oregon Coast Community College for adults this fall. 4 weeks of practicing different techniques to create landscapes, still life and portrait in watercolor.
September 22 – October 13
Oregon Coast Community College… Continue reading Watercolor class at OCCC Fall 2022
Gouache Workshop at Greenhouse Coffee + Plants
Fall Workshop for adults: Gouache Painting at Greenhouse Coffee + Plants
Paint your favorite plants with gouache. Beginner-friendly, materials provided.
Friday, Oct 14, 2022… Continue reading Gouache Workshop at Greenhouse Coffee + Plants
Bespoke Bookbinding II at OCCC Fall 2022
Bespoke bookbinding class with Jen Hernandez Art and Oregon Coast Community College. 4 new bookbinding methods including soft cover long stitch and photo books. October 20 – November 10 (4 weeks)… Continue reading Bespoke Bookbinding II at OCCC Fall 2022
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About Me
I’m Jen, an artist and educator based in the Pacific Northwest. The Atelierista is my project to offer arts learning and practice for all ages and skill levels. I’m dedicated to making arts education accessible and adaptable.
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