I have been teaching sewing and hat making for over 30 years. I enjoy teaching students how to sew and seeing their work when it is complete.

Pro level Airbrush Artist , power portraits , Sketches , All mediums in PASTELS , 35 years in 🖼️ ARTIST

“Sewing is my Art” I live in Mesa Arizona. I have won blue ribbons at the Arizona State Fair for my machine sewn garments and quilting. I was the Judge for Maricopa County Fair one year for machine made garments Former Home Economics teacher in Phoenix Elementary School District #1. Facebook page about my sewing: Janis Colclough. Facebook page about the art book I compiled:Jo Lee Rodke (Storm) Artwork And Memories Of The Artist. I enjoy making some of my own clothing, making things for my home, making things for my children and grandchildren (and doing repairs for them as needed too). I made a costume for a performance by my church children’...

My passion is creating art and unlocking creative potential in my students. Through in depth demonstrations, solid foundational technical information, and a focus on the most pertinent concepts I develop individual lesson plans for each student so they can grow specifically in the direction they want their art to flourish. I am a member of many national artist organizations (Oil painters of America, Portrait Society of America, American Impressionist Society) and have recently won recognition as the Arizona Artist Guild artist of the year, the Portrait Artists of Arizona artist of the year, as well as many best in show wins at a variety of ar...