Learn from Great Arts Teachers

Kimberly first learned to spin in 2009. Within a year she had her first bags of free wool and it has been her passion since then to educate others about this most wonderful fiber! She has taught about fleece, fiber prep and spinning at fiber festivals up and down the east coast, as well as for fiber Guilds.

I am inspired by words, particularly the sound of the human voice and the person behind it. Language through handwriting and the forming of letters in different cultures – ultimately the universal concept of breath forming a line through writing, painting and speech.

Hi, I’m Phoebe, an Australian IELTS and ESL specialist based in Sydney. With over 25 years of experience helping English learners succeed, I specialise in IELTS preparation and professional English communication. I support candidates preparing for both IELTS Academic and General Training across all four skills with structured, practical coaching tailored to their goals.

Hello! My name is Giovanni Alberto, I started playing the piano at the age of six, inspired by my grandfather’s love for music. After earning my degree in classical Piano from the Conservatory, I pursued a master’s in sound design and composition, blending tradition with innovation.

Tanis Gray Chang believes that we are stronger together. When we respect each other, listen, learn, and educate, we can lift each other up and thrive as humans. All are welcome here, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, fiber/material choice, or crafting style.

Jessica Kaufman is the owner/founder of Asheville's WAXON Batik & Dye Studio. With a genuine love of teaching (and a Masters in Crafts Education!) she leads classes on ice dyeing, tie-dye, batik, and Shibori virtually and all over the East coast.

I am offering lessons on piano, bass, guitar, and ukulele for all ages and skill levels. I graduated from the University of Virginia in 2019 with a B.A. in Music, where I performed with jazz small groups and the Black Voices Gospel Choir.

Becky Hill is a sought after percussive dancer, square dance caller, and choreographer. Becky worked with Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, Rhythm in Shoes, Good Foot Dance Company and studied with an array of percussive dance luminaries.

Jim Morgenthaler bought his first Nikon when stationed in Korea in the Air Force. Exploring Korea and Japan with that camera sparked the interest in photography that continues to this day. Jim has been teaching photography in Athens for 45 years and has been involved with digital photography for the last 30 years.

I have been involved with music for thirty- six years. When I was sixteen, I started singing in the church choir and I fell in love with singing. I worked a part time job to pay for music lessons. This led me to pursue an associates in arts degree for liberal Arts Emphasis in Creative and Applied Arts. I soon grew interested in making and producing my own music.