Passport to Art (Added for 10-13+)
Wednesday Classes | Available (Membership Required)
Passport to Art- Experience the variety the art world has to offer.
This class will travel around the world to places like Japan, Pacific Northwest, South America and Europe. We will get to learn about the traditional art from these areas and use the inspiration to make our own creations. Throughout the course, children will explore different mediums, learn techniques, develop creativity and confidence to grow their artistic abilities.
Jenni Thomson
Jenni is an accomplished artist, entrepreneur, and homeschooling mother who brings lifelong artistic passion to our co-op. She studied art and architecture in Italy, providing unique classical training and cultural perspective that enriches her teaching.
Her creative expertise spans multiple mediums—from murals and paintings to hand-sewn clothing and landscape design. Jenni's warm, welcoming presence puts students at ease while she balances technique instruction with creative freedom.
She introduces students to renowned artists throughout history while encouraging each child to develop their own unique style. Her teaching philosophy focuses on inspiration over imitation, fostering genuine artistic growth and confidence through gentle guidance and infectious enthusiasm.
Her work can be viewed at her Etsy shop, RiverBird.