Our art instructors at the Gateway Art Gallery are the heart and soul of our creative community! With a passion for teaching and a wealth of artistic expertise, they bring to life acrylics, watercolor, alcohol ink, stained glass, clay bead making, digital art, stippling, calligraphy, and so much more with enthusiasm and skill. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a beginner, their enthusiasm and guidance will help you unleash your inner creativity, making every class a journey of self-expression and artistic discovery. Come join our artist family and let our instructors help you unlock your full creative potential! View the view class schedule and sign up here.
In-House Instructors
Pat Albala — Senior YAL, paper art
Katrina Browning — Stained Glass
Sheila Carr — Digital Painting
Carol Cieslik — Watercolors
Herb Ellis — Photography
Laura Hunter-Null — Altrusa Kids, Mixed Media
Brenda Kennedy — Soft Pastels, Watercolor Pencils
John Larner — Plein Air, Oils
Susie Larson — Clay Beads, Scarf Dyeing
Mary McGuerty — Alcohol Ink, Acrylic Dip/Pour
Jeffrey Moore — Junior YAL
Benjamin Ragland — Stippling, Calligraphy, Airbrushing, Portraiture
Jim Riley — Watercolors
Jeanne Van Arsdall — Art Journaling, Paper Making
Shirley Zecher — Acrylics, Gourd Painting
Guest Instructors
Mike Grecian — Color Explorations, Colored Pencil
Jaime Howard — Drawing Lab Workshop
Al Johnson — Oils
Joanna McNally — Oil + Cold Wax w/ Palette Knife