Marion was born into an artistic family in France and moved to the US with her family in 2001. She took classes with painting teachers before becoming one herself and earned a modern art certificate at the MOMA. Marion is an enthusiastic artist and instructor with expertise in art history and a variety of artistic mediums, including oils, acrylic, and mixed media. She shares her passion for all that is art and continuously keeps on learning.

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https://www.marionsworkshop.com/

Beth holds a BA with honors in Art History and Neuroscience from Wellesley College and an EdM in Arts in Education from Harvard University. She also earned a Children's Book Illustration Certificate from the Rhode Island School of Design. Beth was a freelance illustrator and designer and owned a custom stationery business for several years. 

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https://www.instagram.com/bethgismondiart/

Megann is a self-taught artist with years of study under many accomplished artists. Working primarily in acrylic and oil, she has recently expanded her practice to include multimedia and three-dimensional forms. Her creative foundation is rooted in storytelling—she holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and Literature from Wheaton College. She assists with the HCA's gallery, where she enjoys fostering local artistic talent and community involvement. 

https://www.instagram.com/filiosart/

As a working artist, Meredith currently focuses on varying interpretations of landscapes of place, body, and memory. Through oil paint, pastel, installations, and videos, she explores landscapes affected by the passage of time. Meredith has experience with printmaking, knitting, sewing, embroidery, wreath making, calligraphy, origami, woodworking, welding, and robotics. Meredith has an MFA from the Pratt Institute and has been a resident at the Vermont Studio Center.

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Sarah is a self-taught multi-disciplinary artist working on paper, canvas, and sculpting with steel. Sarah's work is in private collections and has been shown extensively throughout New England and abroad. Her work has been published by North Light Books and is featured in Incite, the Best of Mixed Media 1, 2 & 3. Sarah is a core artist member at Fountain Street Gallery in Boston, MA.

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https://www.wanderingmindstudio.com/

Tooba is a graphic designer by degree, an artist by love, and a teacher by passion. She loves teaching in a playful way, being messy, and using her hands as a tool. She works to build confidence in her students, helping everyone simply enjoy the process of creating. She is inspired by her favorite artists, Alma Woodsey, Frida Kahlo, and Keith Haring. 

Dahlia has designed and woven award-winning clothing and accessories for nearly 50 years, using fine natural materials from around the world. Her work is featured at Dahlia Gallery in Boston and in national juried shows like The Smithsonian. She teaches at art centers including Hopkinton Center for the Arts, Fuller Craft Museum, Worcester Craft Center, and Castle Hill. Dahlia is excited to share her expertise in her upcoming workshops.

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https://www.dahliahandmade.com/

Smitha’s artistic journey began in Chennai, India, where she earned her BFA. She has lived across East Asia and the U.S. since 2004, and her work explores cultural intersections shaped by migration, colonization, and identity. As a teacher, Smitha brings warmth and curiosity to the studio, encouraging creative exploration and a hands-on approach to learning.

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Richard is a watercolor artist inspired by rustic landscapes and historic architecture. Influenced by artists like Wyeth and Sargent, he began painting house portraits in the early 1990s, turning his passion into a part-time business. While he completes commissioned work, Richard prefers painting subjects that catch his eye—weathered barns, antique cars, and forgotten homes. Based west of Boston, he has exhibited widely in New England and teaches watercolor workshops throughout the region.

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Website: https://www.curbappealportraits.com/

Bonnie Frederico is a beloved artist and teacher from North Grafton, where she runs her thriving studio, The Sellar Shop. An accomplished decorative painter since 1973, Bonnie’s artistic range spans oil, watercolor, and pastel. She inspires students of all levels, exhibits widely, teaches at major conventions, and has been published in books and articles. Her passion for art and teaching continues to guide and energize her work and her students.

Website: https://www.sellarshop.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.frederico

Mary Starr Green is a visual artist and seasoned Kripalu yoga and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher who has been joyfully sharing tools for mind-body wellness with people of all ages for many years. Whenever she can, Mary also assists and leads programs in restorative yoga, women’s health and creativity at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health (Stockbridge MA)

Amy is a Franklin-based multidisciplinary artist and founder of Painting Venus, where she creates murals, mixed-media works, and community-centered art experiences. Her projects often explore themes of identity, healing, and connection, inviting participants to share their own stories through art. Amy has served as Artist-in-Residence at the Natick Center Cultural District and has taught at Dean College. She designs workshops that are accessible, playful, and empowering—encouraging students of all ages to build confidence, develop skills, and discover the joy of creative expression.

Amy Lee is a Korean water-based artist with a BFA from Seoul National University and an MFA from New York University. She has exhibited her work in New York, Boston, Korea, and Europe, and has over 40 years of teaching experience since moving to the U.S. in 1989.

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With extensive experience in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel, Amy brings a strong artistic sensibility to both her own practice and her teaching. She is passionate about guiding students to develop creative approaches and a deeper understanding of the visual arts. She has been recognized multiple times by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards as an Outstanding Educator.

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https://www.amyleeartist.com/

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Howard has been making lots of art since 2019.  A lifelong creative and tradesman, his is a natural passion for DIY and clear instruction. He has exhibited work in pencil, pen, pastel, oil, acrylic, and watercolor, and refuses to declare a favorite medium! So, he’s uniquely qualified to help you find a start and a heading.  He’ll impart principles and skills for whichever you try or choose-- whether pencil, pen, crayon, brush, or pallet knife – with sincere enthusiasm.

Charles work spans from representational to abstract. He holds a BFA from UMass Dartmouth and an MFA from Maine College of Art. A frequent demonstrator and workshop leader, Charles has exhibited across New York, New England, and Pennsylvania, with paintings held in private collections worldwide. In addition to teaching online and in person, he offers professional mentoring and is available for commissioned work.

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 https://www.charlesguayart.com/

Holly is an experienced art educator with nearly 20 years of teaching experience across Massachusetts. She holds a Master of Arts in Art Education from Boston University and a background in Interior Design and Visual Arts. Holly has taught students from PreK through middle school and recently expanded her passion to include adult learners.

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Her teaching focuses on creativity, exploration, and building confidence through artistic expression. Holly enjoys helping students discover their unique artistic voice through mixed media, hands-on building, printmaking, and experimental techniques that encourage curiosity and creative risk-taking.

Khushboo is an artist deeply inspired by the traditional folk art of India—especially Madhubani (Mithila) art. Her creative journey began in childhood, and over the years, her heart was drawn toward the intricate patterns, symbolism, and storytelling of Madhubani. For her, it is more than just an art form—it’s a form of meditation and a bridge to my cultural roots. Though she completed her M.Tech and worked in the IT industry as a software engineer, her passion for art never faded. Eventually, she found herself dedicating more time to painting and sharing this love through teaching. She now conducts workshops for both children and adults, helping them explore and appreciate the beauty of Indian folk traditions.

A skilled mixed media artist, Nidhi is proficient in watercolor, charcoal, woodworking, and digital illustration. Her unique teaching philosophy blends Eastern and Western cultures to inspire students from kindergarten through 12th grade. By encouraging innovation and self-expression, she effectively guides artists of all ages to hone their technical skills while exploring new creative avenues. Her professional background demonstrates a deep commitment to fostering artistic growth through a diverse range of traditional and contemporary mediums.

Gwen is an artist and educator based in Central Massachusetts. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Justice Studies with a minor in Visual Art from the University of New Hampshire. Her artistic practice explores printmaking, ink drawing, and sculpture, often incorporating unconventional surfaces such as cardboard and paper bags. Her work has been featured at the Sarah Orne Jewett Gallery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In addition to her work at HCA, Gwen works at a therapeutic school supporting youth with a range of social-emotional needs.