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
Bespoke Bookbinding
BESPOKE BOOKBINDING | Classes, tutorials and posts about book arts.… Continue reading Bespoke Bookbinding
Comics & Story Crafting
COMICS & STORY CRAFTING | Collection of all the comics and story-crafting resources, projects, posts and links.… Continue reading Comics & Story Crafting
The Artist Website Workbook
THE ARTIST WEBSITE WORKBOOK | Free downloadable resource for building a new artist website, covering everything from goal setting, finding the right platform and SEO. Crafted by an artist for artists.… Continue reading The Artist Website Workbook
Painting
PAINTING | Blog, tutorial, and classes posts on painting with gouache and watercolor… Continue reading Painting
Colored Pencils
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Tutorials, material resources, references and practices in colored pencil illustration.
Crafting
–COMING SOON–
Craft projects, lesson plans and writings about the history of Arts and Crafts and crafts as activism.
Latest Videos, Lesson Plans & Journal Prompts
Art and creativity projects for skill building and exploring
Colored Pencils at LBCC Fall 2022
CLASS: COLORED PENCILS @ LINN BENTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE | Adult class; practice with colored pencils to create illustrations for books, and fine arts.
September 27 – December 6 (11 weeks)… Continue reading Colored Pencils at LBCC Fall 2022
Monster Makers with The Annex Charter School
Monster Makers Art Camp: Students will learn about animals and… Continue reading Monster Makers with The Annex Charter School
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
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Latest Blog Posts
Artist blog about artwork, community, events and projects
Fantasy Landscape Gouache Painting @ Common Fields
PAINT NIGHT! GOUACHE @ COMMON FIELDS |
For this paint night, we’ll work with gouache to create beautiful sunset landscapes featuring the peaks around our lovely Willammette Valley! $25 per person, all materials included!… Continue reading Fantasy Landscape Gouache Painting @ Common Fields
Comics & Sticker Making at Common Fields
Comics and sticker making at Common Fields in Corvallis, OR.
Join us Sunday, November 6 for a family art making event!… Continue reading Comics & Sticker Making at Common Fields
Gouache Class at OCCC Fall 2022
CLASS: GOUACHE @ OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLAGE | 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
CLASS: WATERCOLOR @ OREGON COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 4 weeks of practicing different techniques to create landscapes, still life and portrait in watercolor.
September 22 – October 13… Continue reading Watercolor class 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.