About
Sophie Grillet ("Gree-YE") is a professional fine artist. She has taught young children, high school students, college students and adults. She currently teaches family workshops at the University of Michigan Museum of Art.
Sophie's classes are fun but intensive. Students feel they have given their full attention and really achieved something.
Note - Studio is in the city of Ann Arbor, (near W Liberty & S Seventh) with free on-street parking.
Please see website for more info.
https://www.sophieartist.com/about
https://www.facebook.com/SophieArtist/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegrillet/
Finding entertaining ways to explain what I'd like my students to be focusing on. Seeing the feeling of achievement in my students.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Discuss needs, preferences (e.g. group or individual) and experience of student. Are the classes for personal development, to improve skills (e.g. for college application) or for a mental break from the stresses of life? (All valid reasons.)
Find a time that works for both parties.
Who will travel? - your home or my Ann Arbor studio?
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
1 - 7 students in a class.
$45 - $20 per hour. Some variations depending on materials, travel time etc.
What types of students have you worked with?
Young children, high school students, college students and adults.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Check you like their art, or at least find it interesting.
Be adventurous and open to new ways of thinking.
Realize that making art can be hard (but rewarding) work.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
Think what you want from the lessons. It could be relaxation with a couple of friends, reviving old skills, wanting to wake up your brain by doing something completely new, wanting to take your skill to the next level...Make sure your honest with yourself, and the teacher can help you.