Michelle Spiziri- Intuitive Abstract Painter, Mixed Media, & Ceramic Sculptor
About
I allow for creativity and outside of the box thinking. I will provide most supplies, some props for still life, and live models for figure study (extra fee for models), on request. I can plan for private or small group field trips to art galleries/ other artists studios to see different processes, art museums, and art supply stores for exceptional learning experiences.(field trip and entrance fees fees apply and tbd)
I can teach painting, mixed media, and clay mediums from beginner to those wishing to explore more freely in their approach. If you're wanting more out of clay, like wheel throwing, I suggest you contact Baltimore Clay works for class availability.
Beginning in Spring 2024 I will have quarterly workshops and paint and sip nights which is a great way to de-stress and free your mind.
I enjoy helping others explore their emotions in painting and developing their own hand at creating.
It's a delight introducing young and mature people into the world of art. Everything from bringing art into a persons awareness and the appreciation in every step encompassing the process of making art, showing art, and the pride and fulfillment for the person who just created something unique to them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to find out what the student is interested in exploring and then work on preparing that student with the tools needed to become better aquainted with the materials or subject.
Field trips to art galleries, museums, artists studios and artist supply stores can be planned as well for opportunities to see how other artists work. No experience is necessary.
First I'd like to find out what the student is intersted in learning but in general, if it's painting for example, we explore the different tools needed, including brushes, mediums,and surfaces, to better aquaint the student to which he/she may be drawn to for learning. Knowing what medium the student would like to explore prior to the class or workshop is best so we may focus on one thing at a time is also helpful.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1. Graduate on Maryland Institute College of Art. B.F.A. in Fine Art.
2. Towson University; Certification in art education k-12
3. Ongoing exerimenting through different mediums to broaden my own personal learning.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Minimum 3 hours in studio session.
Once a week-$150, twice a week $250
Day Field trips, supplies, and live models fee's TBD which would be discussed and planned via a phone conversation.
All classes or workshops paid in advance.
How did you get started teaching?
After I grauduared from MICA with my Fine Arts degree, I took a short time off before going back to school for art education certification. The education behind teaching has been invaluable in applying it to daily non art related tasks with a process. I was and am able to take what I learned and incorporate it into daily living. It helps keeps me organized and on task for maximal productivity and results.
What I have found, especailly with art, that taking a break and not hurrying to finish, helps to recharge the mind resulting in a better artful outcome from intuitive creativity rather than a forced meaningless finish.