Learn from Great Arts Teachers

Romi Hill lives on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Northern Nevada, where the high desert nights are cool and the air is clear and crisp. A lifelong crafter and knitter, she is inspired by the natural surroundings in her corner of the world, and her designs have an organic flow.

I have been teaching for over 40 years locally at the Mississippi Craft Center operated by the Mississippi Craftsmen's Guild, of which I am a fellow. I have also taught for guilds, and conferences, especially Convergences almost all of them since the 90s. In 2016 the Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi awarded me a Lifetime Achievement Award for my teaching.

Hello, My name is Ricky from Fresno, California and I am a recent graduate of University of California Santa Barbara class of 2018. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. The Educational Psychology classes at UCSB give profound insight into how education and psychology inform one another.

Jenn Lee from Cary, NC, has a professional background in textile technology and industrial knitting. Her technical background gives her a unique perspective on hand knitting she loves to share with others. Jenn enjoys knitting to create high-quality clothing with special touches not found in stores, focusing on unique details and whimsical touches.

Hello ! I'm Max, a third year Art and Design Education student at Pratt Institute. I am a drawing concentration with over 5 years of experience in 2D media. I am currently studying for my teaching certification and will graduate with a BFA/MA combined degree at the end of my program.

Diana has been involved in fiber arts for most of her life. She grew up in a family of knitters, crocheters, quilters, needle workers and sewers; and learned these crafts as a child. As an adult, she has expanded her knowledge and experience where she found her true love to be doing and teaching about textile arts through history.

Hi! I'm Johnny and I am a professional SAG/AFTRA actor, acting coach, and voiceover artist with over 11 years of experience. I have performed in numerous independent projects, feature films, TV, commercials, short films, and community theater. I've had the privilege of working alongside some very talented and experienced actors throughout my career.

Hi! My name is Itzel Reyna. I’m a professional saxophone player, instructor, and music lover. I was awarded the first-ever Latin GRAMMY Prodigy Scholarship in 2015 in partnership with pop star Enrique Iglesias and Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation. I graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2019 and I’ve been giving saxophone/music lessons for the past 10 years.

Welcome! I’m Sara, a professional vocalist with over 15 years of performance experience across multiple genres including Rock, Americana, Pop, and Ballads. I’ve performed in bands, as a solo artist, and in musical theater productions, giving me a well-rounded perspective on both vocal technique and live performance.

Hi, I’m David Katz, an artisan baker and teacher from Israel. I ran my own bakery for over ten years, where I baked daily and trained new bakers in the craft of naturally leavened bread. My lessons are relaxed and hands-on, focused on helping you understand how dough works — not just follow steps.