About
Art is my world and teaching art is a passion. I am a professional artist and teacher. I teach at a local private school in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. I focus on drawing and painting. I teach Monday through Friday and have developed the curriculum at the school I currently teach. My students learn the fundamentals and art history. I teach the Old Masters and I move through art history to present-day art. I have a great deal of knowledge and love to share.
Art is in Everything!!
I enjoy teaching my passion for art as well as the history of art.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to get an idea of where the student is in their skill set as well as their understanding and knowledge of art. Through questioning I will design the lessons around the students needs. For an example of an excercise that I conduct there is a demo link below.
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https://www.shawnhardegree.com/video-demonstrations
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have a BFA in Painting and a minor in Printmaking from Ringling School of Art & Design. I received my MFA from The University of Tennessee studying Painting and Art Histroy. I am currrently working on my Masters in Education and licensed in the sate of Colorado to teach. I have been in the art world since graduate school. I continue to paint daily as well as teach K-8th grade art. I love teaching, Art is my passion and watching my students create thier own masterpeices is truly a blessing!
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
My rates are usually 60 dollars and hour but I am running an introductory package for 4 lessons at 200.00. I am more than happy to talk with student or parent in more detail about thier needs.
How did you get started teaching?
I have been a life long learner and have been sharing my knowledge and passion for years.In graduate school I taight drawing. I have been teaching art to k-8th grade students at a private school for 3 years. Through the years I have had assistance and many private students.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with students from kindergarten to adults. I have built curriculum for elementary to college. I have also had a number of assistance in my carreer as well. I really enjoy working one on one with students.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Denver Art Museums and The Monet Exhibition. I took my 5th grade art class to experience his exhibition. We had learned about the Elements of Art and Monet. The children, many had never been to a Museum got to see paintings up close and personal. The foundation that I had taught them helped them engage with the work and have a better understanding of Monets work.
The discussions and how engaged they were with the work was an incredible site. I was a very proud teacher !!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher who is an artist first and a teacher second. The student will have an experience that is vital to his or her teaching. Make sure the teacher is passionate about his/her craft. Lastly they need to make it fun!! And remember, Art is in Everything !"
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do they like to draw or paint?
What do they want to achieve by taking lessons ?