ts, specializing in photo-realistic renderings of faces. Megan has taught both Portrait Drawing and collage for Arts For All. She continues to create new works, some of which may be seen on her site.         

d stroke. The media varies as well as subject matter ranging from oil/watercolor to mixed media and collage. Subject matter ranges from whimsical, expressionist or surreal to abstract. I have a philosophy about paintings; the world outside the canvas is our reality and what is created on canvas or paper is a new reality which we create. It is our way of giving back the creativity to the universe from whi

s. AFA has many art classes: Preschool Art Pottery Painting General Art collage Drawing Paint on Silk Paint a Mural Cartooning  These classes offer the opportunity to learn to use specific mediums for expression. For example, colored pencils for portraits or pastels for drawing or using a special paint on silk stretched over stretcher strips to create a watercolor effect. Benefits from spending time with art are many, from learning to “see” to developing your creativity and imagination, from self-expression to realizing the many ways of expression, from telling a story, to enhanced self-esteem, and seeing and creating beauty. The arts can be used for handling stress and emotions. Additionally, developing the

in classes such as: dance (ballet, tap, ballroom, latin/swing), drama/improv, pottery, painting, collage, drawing, general art, guitar, piano, or violin.  Arts For All lessons are affordable for all.  Some ideas include:   Enjoy a dance lesson with a group of friends, at a party or before a wedding   Have a group participate in drama or painting at a birthday party   Recieve private group piano or guitar lessons for the whole family *prices vary depending location, supplie

toons and have fun with color 8-9yr 10-12 6-7yr Shannon Art: Draw, Paint, Sculpture, & collage 6-7yr 10-12 8-9yr Katrina Violin: Intro to the basics 8-9yr 6-7yr 10-12 Ben Guitar: Experiment and learn guitar basics 10-12 8-9yr 6-7yr Connie Go Dancing!: Move to the music and learn dances 6-7yr 10-12 8-9yr Sandy Simply Music: Learn a variety of piano pieces (music books extra) 8-9yr 10-12 6-7yr Sean Comic/Cartoon Workshop: Comic book illustration, drawing, ink, create your own comic 9-12 yr 3hr class Joe Film Workshop: Make one script, edit, camera work, create a film 9-12 yr 3 hr class

education from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. My artwork, mostly watercolor, acrylic, and collage work, has been exhibited in Columbus, Fremont, and Kearney, NE. However, I consider my greatest "work" is not that of my own, but of the students I work with. I have taught art for 7 years, and am currently the art teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs. I am also looking forward to beginning my second year with Arts for All.