MEET THE ART MENTORS
Meet the incredible art mentors at Artworks Studio, the passionate professionals guiding and inspiring our talented artists with diverse abilities. With expertise in various mediums, from painting to fiber arts, our mentors foster creativity, encourage self-expression, and help each artist develop their unique style. Their dedication creates a supportive environment where artists thrive and produce stunning, one-of-a-kind works. Learn more about the mentors behind the masterpieces and how their mentorship empowers artists to reach new heights.
ART MENTOR HANNAH B.
Graduating from UNLV with a bachelor's in art education, Hannah is a local artist who enjoys helping people find their passions in creativity. She has built her artistic ability around realism, portraiture, and sculpture using traditional methods. Hannah loves to create art related to understanding a person's inner thoughts and culture, which she encourages others to do through her teaching. In her free time, Hannah loves to create oil paintings, bake goodies (like cookies and bread), and camp/hike in nature. At Opportunity Village, Hannah works as an Art Mentor, where she teaches fundamental art skills in painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. She has worked in CCSD art classrooms, and she continues to educate artists through her time at Opportunity Village.
ART MENTOR CHARICE S.
Charice began her education & career with psychology & her deep belief that mental health is a priority. She has a bachelor's in psychology & an associate's in graphic design. She is also a natural-born artist & loves art in all its forms, so it made sense to combine the two disciplines! She has been teaching art for 3 years now & loves working with all levels of capability. She specializes in textiles like sewing, weaving, & fabric printing! She also specializes in jewelry making, like beading, polymer clay sculpted earrings, & wire wrapping. Outside of OV, she is a freelance artist & graphic designer under the brand name Charice’s Studio. Her goals are to enrich, uplift, & inspire all of her students through engaging art-based activities. Her current classes at OV are Sewing, Printmaking, Textile Painting, Mixed & Multi-media, Sculpture, and Jewelry Making.
Art Mentor NATASHA H.
Natasha is an Art Mentor specializing in watercolor painting, crystal jewelry design, macrame and sustainable art. A core value at the heart of her teaching is thoughtful intentionality toward patience & mindfulness. Natasha’s technical art style emphasizes repurposing discarded materials and teaches participants how to elevate and breathe new life into items designated for the landfill, instead turning them into sculptures, jewelry, and mixed media pieces. She encourages participants to see potential where others see waste, fostering both artistic repertoire growth as well as environmental awareness. Outside of the studio, Natasha practices meditation and incorporates it into her creative process, believing people are their most creative when they can learn to be present in the moment, practicing mindful observation and breathing techniques. This practice allows the self to access their intuition without worrying about perfection.
