I grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and was lucky enough to have parents that always encouraged me to follow my passion for art. I attended Virginia Commonwealth University where I received my BFA in art education. VCU is the number one public art school and it was there that I learned a multitude of skills from formal drawing, to ceramics, to woodwork. I have teaching experience in a wide range of schools;
I have even taught in a public school in Costa Rica. It is my belief that everyone can be an artist if given the tools and the confidence. I have worked with many students who went from drawing smiley faces to high skill portraits in just one session. I love teaching art and I can’t wait to meet my new students here at Art + Academy!
What students say about Ms. Anna's class
My son LOVED his art summer camp at Art + Academy! At the end of the week he kept telling me, “It’s not fair that art camp is only five days.” Anna was a great instructor for him. She gave him the creative freedom within the assignments that let him really shine, and she allowed him to take the time he needed to finish a project when the rest of the class had moved on to something new. When I picked my son up the first day, he gave me a play-by-play of the entire camp. I never get that much information when I pick him up from school or from any of his activities during the year. This was a first. It was wonderful to see him so excited. I loved how small the class was, and my son got to be friends with the other students in the camp.
My son enjoyed his time art camp this summer. He did well with the small class size and liked his teacher, Ms. Anna. He was proud of the projects he made. The one-week camp (3 hours per day) was $330, which I think is on the pricey side compared to other summer camps.
My daughter attends art+academy since 5years. And she loves it. The teacher is amazing and caring. She is flexible to adapt her teaching to each students. Thanks Ms Anna. I recommend them 100%.