Kelyn King

Kelyn is an elementary art teacher here in Hudson. Art has always been a part of her life, but nothing makes her more energized and inspired than teaching others about it. She enjoys dabbling in all art mediums and finds particular enjoyment repurposing or “upcycling” unused or thrown aside materials into functional pieces of art.

Natasha Poppe

Natasha Poppe is a career art educator and life-long arts learner.  She took courses at Mpls College of Art and Design, earned a B.A. in Studio Art from Lawrence University (Wisconsin), a B.S., an M.A. and extensive graduate work at the University of Minnesota in Art Education and Painting.  She has taught a wide range of ages and a variety of art forms in the Eden Prairie Schools and also at Minneapolis Community College.  In 2003 she returned to ceramics, the medium she first loved, and believes that her work with younger children greatly expanded her perspective in ceramics.  She has studied with numerous excellent ceramists at Northern Clay Center, Edina Art Center and Minnetonka Art Center.  She exhibits her work at local and online galleries and participates in a number of juried events.

Stacie Robeila

My real true passion is teaching, getting to the ah-ha moment when my student understands is priceless.  I enjoy all sorts of mediums from painting, clay, basket making, photography.  I really enjoy technology and the digital arts, always learning something new.
A.A.S. degree in Graphic Design from Dakota County Technical College
B.S. degree in Art Education from University of Wisconsin-Stout
Elementary Art and Computer Teacher at Spring Valley Elementary Spring Valley, WI

Jenn Veenendall

Jenn studied Fine Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Art Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.  She earned her degree in Occupational Therapy and works as a school- based therapist and continues her art as a published author and illustrator of 2 children's books.  Currently, her favorite mediums are watercolor and acrylic paint.

Jerry McDougal

Jerry has lived in the local area for the past 30 years and is a self taught lapidary. He has been working with stone for over 12 years and says "stones are like cracker jacks-you never know what you will get inside".  Jerry cuts, polishes and facets stones.  He also works in metals making rings, bracelet and wire wrapping. 

Donna Ernst

Donna Ernst provides instruction in stained glass, glass fusing and lampworking, which is bead making- using a torch and glass rods.  Donna has been 'playing with glass' for the last 6-7 years.  She has a MA and has always 'dabbled in the arts'.  She has a history of working in photography, pottery and fibers but glass keeps her fascinated.

Faith Kelly

Local artist Faith K. Kelly enjoys hand painting/dying fabrics, watercolor painting and photography.  She has always been fascinated by the interplay of color and design Faith is inspired by the world around her. Changing seasons, the effect of light and shadow, and the energy from nature and people strongly influence her work. Faith is best known in this area for her vibrant silk scarves and liturgical art. Faith’s silk and other wearable art creations are currently available in galleries and shops in Hudson, WI, Red Lodge, MT, Red Wing and Cannon Falls, MN.  She received awards for her watercolor paintings and photography in Montana. 

Mandy Hoyt

Mandy Hoyt has lived in the beautiful, scenic St. Croix River Valley nearly her whole life.  As a child, she experimented with various artistic projects, finding inspiration from the world around her.  Mandy's true passion, however, is teaching.  She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education from University of Wisconsin River Falls, and currently teachers at the Sylvan Learning Center in Hudson.  It wasn't until she designed necklaces for her wedding that Mandy realized she truly enjoyed making bead jewelry for herself and her friends.  And a fateful trip to the Renaissance Festival lead Mandy to become obsessed with the art of making chain maille jewelry.  She has worked hard to improve her technique and is excited to share her knowledge and love of chain maille with others.

Diane Augustin

Drawing on many years of graphic arts experience in the publishing  world, many years of knitting and crocheting and my love for all things  fiber and bead, I joyfully explore yarn, stitch and bead relationships  and construction techniques, composing unique patterns to share with  fiber artisans. I also knit, crochet and bead designs for sale at local  art fairs and online. I enjoy teaching a variety of knit and crochet classes. 
I am my own photographer and page layout artist. My patterns contain clear instructions, many views of each project and back up support (that would be me) should there be any questions. I also provide suggestions for yarn substitutions in many of the designs. I make every attempt to compose and construct patterns suitable for gift giving. I hope my designs will become your favorites.

Stephanie Schifsky

Stephanie graduated from the University of Wisconsin River Falls as an Art Major.  She has always enjoyed being creative and having fun doing so.  Stephanie is going for her Masters in Education and couldn't be more excited to teach her passion to all of you.

Bob Thon

Bob is providing instruction in Pyrography (Woodburning) . Bob is a self-taught pyrography artist. He has been woodburning for 17 years. Prior to his recent retirement Bob graduated from Brookings high school, Brookings South Dakota,  Attended South Dakota State University, Spent 4 years in the US Navy,  worked for 3M company, Owned and operated Riverside Sound Specialist in Hudson, worked for Applied Spectrum Technologies, worked for Micro Technologies and 24 years for the Department of Defense. Bob and his wife Syble have lived in Hudson since 1973. He has spent many hours honing his style and technique for woodburning.  

Steve King

Steve King just moved to Hudson from Germany where he lived and worked as an artist and an Art teacher for the last twelve years. In the last 30 years he also created and taught Art in Spain, Italy, Japan, California and Virginia. In addition, he has had numerous articles published about his art projects, to include National Geographic. He has worked and instructed in a variety of art media to include oil pastel, charcoal, ink, collage, glass, acrylic painting and mural creation. Steve believes that everybody, regardless of age or experience, is creative and capable of producing beautifully unique artwork. His oil pastel workshops are designed for people interested in creating colorful and vibrant artwork in oil pastels. He says, "Oil pastels are tremendously appealing and extremely fun to work with. They are also a very forgiving medium and easy to use."His class will include the oil pastels as well as the paper needed to create. All you have to do is show up with your creativity, enthusiasm and your eyes wide open!

Mona Rane Frank

Mona has a degree in Art from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  She has been in numerous shows around the Twin Cities, as well as had her work for sale in several galleries.   She says, "While I enjoy working in many different mediums, my personal favorite is drawing –specifically with Pen and Ink.  I am very excited to share what I know with enthusiastic, creative people."

Norm Doyone

Norm graduated from the University of River Falls as an art major and has spent time teaching at the Phipps Center in Hudson.  He has participated in a variety of art shows and has studied art the majority of his life.  Norm enjoys teaching his techniques and sharing his  "art secrets" with others. 

Pam Mohr

Pam is from Northern Wisconsin and has a love for glass.  She works in the tiffany foil method and produces pieces primarily inspired by the nature around her.  She has been working in glass for close to 10 years and has more recently expanded into glass fusing, mosaics and stepping stones.  Pam will be a guest instructor whenever her schedule permits.

Wendy Barringer

I am a mixed media artist from Hudson who has sold her art in Hudson and at various art fairs.  I am currently interested in creating mixed media art, journaling, collage, altered books and painting.  I am excited about art journaling techniques and making art journals.  I cant wait to share this with others.  I like to travel and take along my art journal whereever I go.  
"Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life"  

Solveig Meyer

 I am an artist from the Midwest and am  currently based in Saint Paul, MN. I began painting and drawing at the young age of 3 years old and began my career at only 15 years old, assisting my mother, a professional mural artist, at the Minnesota State Fair. I was later hired to do independent work. I am in the process of  advancing my career as both a mural artist and an oil painter. I have been painting since i could hold a brush. My style in painting is  unique and evolving and varies between mediums. I also do commissioned work. I have had my art  place highly in multiple art competitions across the Midwest, including  Concordia's Top 100 contest, the Saint Paul Artfest, and the Freshwater  Society's Water is Life contest. My art was also displayed in Saint  Paul's highly rated gallery "Artist Mercantile." I am continuing to  expand my career in art and am working on numerous pieces. I am also  pursuing a career in opera and am beginning to enter in competitions  around the US.

Sam St. John

Sam is currently attending school for art. She has been drawing for over 7 years, and says, " I love drawing with pen and ink. I have been painting for 6 years and like to place an emphasis on color. I always
think- there's just something soothing to the soul, pushing paint across a canvas. I am a world traveler, and can't wait to meet like-minded creative people!

Julie Annette

Julie Annette, of Eagan, MN, has been painting murals, commissioned oil paintings and portraits for over 15 years.  She is a member of Oil Painters of America and Plein Air Painters of America. Prior to her career in murals, Julie was a graphic designer and illustrator for International Dairy queen for seven years and Partners In Promotion for three. Julie was recently featured in the Star Tribune for her work and was the featured artist for The Eagan Rotary Art Gala where one of her original oil paintings was auctioned. Julie specializes in Trompe l'oeil painting, which in French means "trick the eye". She will be teaching classes in this technique so that you can create faux windows, nooks etc. in your home.

Tom Langford

Tom was in radio broadcasting for 32 years in the St. Croix Valley and retired from Comcast in 2009.  Tom began doing stained glass as a hobby in 2006 and loved doing it ever since.  He has some of his work displayed in local art galleries and has recently gotten a desire to share his passion and expertise with others.