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FINE ART INSTRUCTION

Hillar is a dynamic and deeply experienced teaching artist with over 40 years of inspiring creative growth in others. Her mission is to connect, empower, and ignite confidence in every student she teaches. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or are a seasoned artist looking to refine your skills, Hillar designs personalized curriculums tailored to your level, interests, and artistic goals. From drawing and painting to collage, printmaking, and sculpture, her approach is as diverse as her students—who range in age from 4 to 100.

With Hillar, art becomes a journey of discovery, expression, and joy.

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OPEN STUDIO

ART  MAKING IS A PERSONAL JOURNEY-
A PROCESS OF DISCOVERING WHAT BRINGS YOU ALIVE



VIA ZOOM- EVERY FRIDAY 9:30 AM -NOON (PST)

The Open Studio is an inspired teaching & learning experience. 

It provides a diverse group of students the opportunity to explore, learn and have some fun in a safe space while making artwork of their choice via ZOOM.

 

Within this open studio format, 

I offer instruction & direction in DRAWING, PAINTING (Acrylic, & Watercolor), MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE, & PRINTMAKING. (class size limited to 12 students)

MY GOAL is to provide students a fun, flexible and nurturing space 

- to be inspired & embrace their creativity 

- to learn new skills in material use & technique

- to connect & share experiences within an art community 

- to tell their stories through the language of art making

- to receive individualized direction & feedback for their WIP* (work in progress)

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