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Kathy S.
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PLEASE NOTE: I now offer 30 minute and 45 minute online lessons only! In-home lessons are a minimum of 1 hour. If you try to book a 30 minute in-home lesson, the sales team will contact you to adjust it up to 1 hour. Thank you!
*Due to Covid-19 I am temporarily not offering at-home travel lessons. All lessons will be online only until further notice.
About Kathy S.
I’m Kathy and I am a professional artist and art educator in New York!
I received my Masters of Fine Arts and the San Francisco Art Institute and my Bachelors degree at Skidmore College. I make painting and textile-based 3D installations and have shown widely in the Bay Area, New York, and Chicago. I was a past artist in residence at Mass MoCA, the Vermont Studio Center, Recology, and the Lucid Art Foundation. I’m passionate about arts education, interdisciplinary thinking, art history, ecological stewardship, and color theory. I love teaching art!
I’ve taught a variety of ages and skill levels and care about each student as an individual artist and human being. I design individualized lesson plans for each student with creative, engaging assignments that focus on technical skill, personal expression, and fun. I love helping my students learn and grow as artists.
I have lots of experience working with teens and kids of all ages. I enjoy helping my little students learn, so if you're a parent or guardian who just wants your child to have fun with art and explore their own creative ideas, I'm the teacher for you!
I’m passionate about art history and color theory. In our lessons, not only will you learn how to draw and paint, you will also learn the cultural history around the subject. I will show you historical and contemporary examples of artwork that fit thematically with our lessons. We will have engaging conversations about art while we draw and paint. I can also point you towards art openings happening around New York.
My personal teaching style is patient, constructive, and encouraging. With practice and hard work, I can help you achieve your goals.
Other things I love include: Spending time in the Great Outdoors, listening to jazz, and playing with my cat!
Have a question? Don't be shy, send me a message and let's get started! I teach both in person in the Brooklyn area, and online through the Take Lessons online teaching platform. I can't wait to meet you!
*Due to current Covid-19 restrictions, I will not currently be teaching at-home lessons. All lessons will be online until further notice. My current schedule allows classes on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, with some flexibility for special events.
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good patience and very nice to adjust the way to guide my little girl.
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Today was my first lesson with Kathy and she was very patient and encouraging! She is making sure to tailor the lessons to meet my goals.
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Kathy was great. I learned quite a lot from her in only 1 hour. I am really looking forward to meeting with her again!
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Kathy is amazing, full of positive energy, encouraging and creative. My five year old loved her first lesson and she looks forward to the next lesson already. Thank you, Kathy!
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fun and instructive
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Cathy is a very friendly trainer. Her way of teaching is very easy and elaborate.
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Our daughter was able to draw something she didn't think she could in just one lesson. Thanks, Kathy!
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My daughter looks forward to Kathy’s lesson every week!
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My daughter loved her first lesson of cartoon drawing, and is excited to paint next week. Kathy was patient, kind and enthusiastic!
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Great teacher very patient and professional. Website gave me wrong time though!
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Student's Home
My mother took her first art lesson with Kathy today! She was timely, attentive, thorough, and very encouraging. We're very glad to have found her!
Student's Home
Kids loved the story based drawing fun!
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Kathy has been a wonderful teacher and inspiration for our 10-year old daughter. Cora has learned so much and enjoyed every lesson with Kathy, who has been an affirming and talented teacher.
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Cora was very happy with her first lesson!
Student's Home
Kathy was wonderful working with my son and really took the time to get to know him and his personal intetests. She then patiently guided him through some if the essentials of drawing while incorporating subject matter that would inspire and motivate him. I would highly recommend her if you are looking for personalized and knowledgeable instruction.
Student's Home
Absolutely great teacher :)
Student's Home
Lesson was really fun and we got farther than I expected to in the first session! Kathy was prompt, polite, and professional. Thanks so much!
Student's Home
Kathy is very patient in understanding areas that needs to be worked on. I didn't know anything about drawing but Kathy structured the curriculum in a way that worked best for me without being overwhelming. Starting from the technical aspects of drawing to the conceptual aspects such as mark making and what drawing meant in a fine art context, she has got you covered. She is very professional, kind and works with you to get the best out of you.
Teacher's Studio
Kathy is a patient, enthusiastic teacher! She makes her students feel comfortable but also challenged. Kathy is an experienced teacher and artist, and she works hard for her students. She will really help you become a better artist. Definitely take her classes!
Student's Home
Kathy is so much fun! She is great with kids, loves to teach and her enthusiasm is through the roof! She made art fun and highly engaging for us. I really feel like I learn something new and valuable each lesson. I highly recommend herand plan on requesting her again.
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Experience
Access Teaching Artist
Mar 2020 - PresentBrooklyn Museum, Brooklyn NY
I lead verbal description and touch tours of the museum collection to visitors with low or impaired vision.
Art Lab Facilitator
Sep 2019 - PresentMuseum of Modern Art, New York
I work in the New York MoMA family art lab, helping young kids make art and enjoy the museum!
Painting and Drawing Instructor
Jul 2017 - Aug 2019San Francisco Art Institute
Painting Instructor: San Francisco Art Institute Young Artist Program I taught a three-week summer intensive acrylic painting course to fifteen 13-14 year olds. I designed a thorough syllabus to include basic techniques and materials for acrylic painting, color theory, color mixing, surface preparation, figuration, abstraction, self-expression, and independent projects. I emphasized art history within a contemporary context through visual aids and daily thematic discussions. I also led critique groups in a variety of styles to encourage inclusive dialogues I also taught adult public education at SFAI, including Introduction to Painting, Large Scale Drawing, and others!
Artist in Residence
Oct 2018 - Oct 2018Vermont Studio Center
Artist In Residence
Sep 2017 - Sep 2017Lucid Art Foundation
Teaching Assistant
Sep 2016 - Dec 2016San Francisco Art Institute
I was a Teaching Assistant at SFAI. I assisted in teaching Painting II, helping intermediate students of all backgrounds and interests. I aided students with painting techniques, material exploration, idea development, artistic research, and conceptual investigation.
Swell Gallery Co-Director
May 2015 - Dec 2016San Francisco Art Institute
Swell Gallery Co-Director: San Francisco Art Institute -selected, organized, and oversaw all Swell Gallery graduate shows -curated through-provoking contemporary shows to highlight graduate work with a high level of professionalism and intention -efficiently carried out tasks involved with each show, such as studio visits, install and de-install, openings, and reimbursement processes -managed budgets, marketing campaigns, and social media presence
Artist in Residence
Jun 2016 - Sep 2016Recology, SF
Education
MFA, Visual Arts
Sep 2014 - May 2017San Francisco Art Institute
Bachelor of Science, Art and Art History
Aug 2008 - May 2012Skidmore College
Languages
English
Fluent / Native Proficiency
French
Professional Proficiency
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