Art is for Everyone. Let’s Make Something Together.

Accessible creativity for all — using humble materials to tell big stories.

I am a mixed media teaching artist rooted in place, memory, and creative reuse. My classes and workshops invite participants to see the materials already in their lives - recycled packaging, old maps, found papers, fabric scraps - as the starting point for meaningful art-making.

I design workshops for adults, seniors, veterans, and military families, with no prior art experience required.

Every session is hands-on, process-centered, and grounded in the belief that creativity belongs to everyone — not just those with formal training or expensive supplies.

My teaching practice spans six countries and two decades, from community centers on military bases in Turkey, South Korea, and Germany, to nonprofit arts organizations, libraries, and cultural institutions across the Washington DC Metro area. I currently teach regularly at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center in Alexandria, VA and for Mission Belonging, serving veterans and military families throughout the DMV.

Current Workshop Offerings

Recycled Bookbinding & Personal Journals

Transform everyday recycled materials — cereal boxes, cardboard mailers, maps, and scrap paper — into a handmade journal using the pamphlet stitch binding technique. Participants leave with a completed, functional book and the confidence to keep making at home.

Ideal for: adults, seniors, veterans and military families

Mixed Media Collage

Layer found papers, personal photographs, paint, and ephemera into expressive mixed media compositions. Each class explores a different theme — place, memory, home, and belonging.

Ideal for: adults, all skill levels

Happy Mail Postcards

Create one-of-a-kind mail art using rescued junk mail, magazine pages, and found materials. Walk away with a finished, ready-to-send postcard.

Ideal for: adults, beginners welcome

Bring a Workshop to Your Organization

I partner with nonprofits, libraries, community centers, veteran-serving organizations, and cultural institutions to bring accessible art-making to your community. I am available for single workshops, multi-session residencies, and special events throughout the DC Metro area.

To inquire about booking, please use the Contact page.

Let’s Make Beautiful Things With the Discarded