TEACHING DIRECTORY

Mixed Media Artist/Painter

Enamel Artist
I teach an Enameling Basics class each semester class at Silverwork’s Studio in Echo Echo Park. Emphasis is on learning proper techniques and how to embellish. Students leave with beautiful jewelry they’ve created.

Painter
Group classes emphasizing creativity for health. Cocktails and Creativity workshop themes: 'What is home?’, ‘Where I'd rather be’, 'Sunsets'. Using mixed media, learn basic color theory and joy.

Drawing, Painting, Collage
Customized art classes for individual and small groups, all ages and levels. Introduction to materials and techniques, experimentation. Draw, paint, print, collage and assemblage. Working with recycled materials and also bilingual (Spanish/English) workshops - Birthday parties.

Drawing, Figure Drawing, Painting & Painting
Teaching Experience Private instruction for children and teens (30 years)

Instructor, Gifted and Talented Monart Program (focus on classical techniques)

Glass Jewelry and Art
I have a regular schedule of 3-hour workshops, one making jewelry and one making a plate. I teach a 3-session jewelry class. Ages 8 and up.

Also do Girl Scouts and kids holiday workshops.

Painter

Paintings in Encaustic & Mixed Media
•Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media/Collage, Encaustic (hot wax) painting
•All ages including individuals with special needs and seniors with dementia.
•Teaching Artist on MD State Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster.
•Creative Aging, K-12, Community, Art centers

Paper Artist
I teach workshops in my layered paper art form, at both Glen Echo and McLean Project for the Arts. I also teach classes virtually, called "Art in a Box;" I ship all supplies to students.

Ceramic

Painter
No Fear Plein Air

•How to Set up for Plein Art Painting •Working from References
•Color Mixing

Portraiture, Mixed Media, Mobiles, and Biology-Inspired Art

Painter
Color Theory Workshops
Stop mixing “mud” and gain confidence!

Mosaic, Paintings, Mixed Media, Ceramics and Prints

Print Maker
We offer hands-on workshops where kids (of all ages) can print their own artwork using any brand of flat tiles, studded baseplates and our portable tabletop press.

Private workshops are a fun, interactive way to get creative — perfect for birthday parties and other special events!

Abstract Art
Intuitive Abstract Art: exploring poetic elements of creating through meditation, movement, the senses and art history. All media. All ages. I teach Middle Schoolers at Little Flower in Bethesda during the school year.

Artist
Visual Fitness 4 All online, in-person studio and museums, and custom-designed individual classes and single workouts that engage creativity and insight. All ages and levels. See February 2026 BLOG about my teaching https://rancholapuerta.com/2026/01/27/seeing-with-endurance-frida-kahlo-deborah-szekely-and-the-art-of-visual-fitness/

Cermaics
Ceramics Wheel-throwing and Handbuilding.

Painter
Learn the basics of acrylic painting in a relaxed atmosphere with local artist Hilary Schenker. Please visit my website for more information about my workshop

Abstract Painter
Emily Strulson is an abstract painter.  Her art focuses on the exploration of patterns tied to emotions.  Specifically, seeing similarities in celebrations and conflict within natural cycles as well as life experiences. The work itself is unstructured, spontaneous and abstract featuring intense colors.

Pottery
Come for a fun and relaxing “Claycation” for 3-5 participants. First class 1.5-2 hours to hand-build, next class to glaze, then a date to pick-up your pieces. All clay, glazes, supplies included. “Glaze-n-Sip” also offered

Goodman / Van Riper Photography
Photo workshops at Glen Echo from a veteran faculty member, including Photographing Artwork Like a Pro, Intro to Studio Photography, Not Your Average Flower Pix, and much more. All levels welcome. Private consultations available too.

Creativity workshops steeped in mindfulness, neuroscience
•Tap into innate creativity to nourish wellbeing. Playful exercises, accessible art supplies
•Topics include intention-setting, letting-go, self-compassion, executive-functioning
•Adults at all levels welcome
•Pro artist-educator, 30 years art-world experience