Joyful Art Studio

About Me

Cristie Baron

Hi! I’m so glad you found us. I am a working artist and creative influencer in Northern California. Sharing the the world of arts with all ages is exciting and inspiring. I am dedicated to making art fun and doable for everyone. I believe there is value in the process of art and that all can learn through it no matter the final product. I own Joyful Art Studio, an art studio that provide classes in painting, mixed media and much more! With a growing team of artists, we have a mission of sharing our individual creative gifts with others to bring the JOY of art to our community.

Below you can check out our growing team!

INSTRUCTORs

Sheri Marcus

Beverly Black

I have been creating and crafting since childhood. I love to learn new skills and explore every medium. Creating art in whatever form, keeps me from perfectionist tendencies, and reminds me that the process of learning, struggling and growing in my skills (and in life) is more important than the finished product. I truly believe everyone is an artist, but we all have different mediums we are drawn to. I love helping others discover their own creativity and find true enjoyment in their creations. In local schools and churches, I have worked with all ages, babies to seniors, and I enjoy them all!

Beverly Black

I am a retired elementary school teacher who has always believed in the importance of bringing art into the classroom experience. Many of my lessons for children are STEAM related, combining art with science and math.
I am the education chair of the Vacaville Art League and Gallery and have taught children and adult classes there. Along with working with Cristie at Joyful Art Studio, I also work at the Discovery Hub bringing fun and engaging STEAM classes to children.

Angela Horn

Beverly Black

Heidi Benson

Hi, my name is Angela Horn. I have been a mixed media artist for over twenty years. I love to teach all types of classes but I specialize in the medium of watercolor. Art is such a beautiful way to express yourself, be seen, or inspire. Art is also grounding and healing. I support the idea of having joy in the process of creating. I love this community and look forward to sharing my experience and process with others.

Heidi Benson

David rodgers

Heidi Benson

My name is Heidi Benson and I have worked with children for over 30 years. I have taught preschool aged children in Sunday school and volunteered in my children’s elementary classes. I also have a background in working with children on the autism spectrum. I love creating art, hiking, and reading and most of all learning. My own art journey has been a place of fulfilment, freedom, and healing. I am looking forward to putting to use all my experience to give your child an enriching experience that expands their knowledge of art and helps expand their creative selves.

David rodgers

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