There is a place in the creative world for everyone,

no experience necessary

WHAT MOTIVATED ME TO START AN ART STUDIO?

During Covid, we discovered my grandson has ADHD. Before and after his diagnosis we used art as a way to calm him down. We noticed he would use his dry erase board almost obsessively and without an artistic plan, but it brought him to a better place when he was full of anxiety. This inspired me to start teaching kids and adults of all backgrounds, demographics and abilities. I wanted to create a warm welcoming atmosphere where everyone is welcome and everyone has fun. No one needs to be concerned about expectations they can just flow with the creative process and everyone has their own autonomy in the interpretation of their projects. I love it when kids and adults are wildly creative without restraint because I learn something from them which in turn leaves me feeling inspired.

For now Maker Mayhem PDX is a mobile studio and I’m excited to keep meeting business owners and the neighborhood people they are serving.

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Instruction includes painting, sculpture, collage, sensory play, science and drawing. 

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A LITTLE ABOUT ME

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My name is Jennifer and I went to the American Academy of Art in Chicago where I achieved a degree in illustration and fine art. I have taught art classes in Chicago, owned a parent's magazine (like PDX Parent) where I was the publisher and graphic artist, I have also been a graphic artist in Big Sky Montana, a children's librarian and a nanny.

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I hope to create with you soon!