Art Instruction for Kids
The Art Workshop is an award-winning after school enrichment program designed to teach art after school on local school campuses in PISD and surrounding school districts.
Established in 1994 the Art Workshop teaches grades k-5 how to draw, paint, and sculpt in various mediums using the the Art Workshop's proven technique.
Keywords: Art instruction, Elementary Schools, After School Art
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Art Education
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I began teaching art to children in 1989 out of my kitchen. I loved it so much that I then took my special technique for teaching art to public and private schools in 1994. I am a professional artist. I was trained at the Atlanta School Of Art (SCAD) and the New York School Of Visual arts. I have worked in the television , fashion, illustration and fine art.
My artworks has shown in NYC, LA, Dallas, and Seattle
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
My program offers a wide variety of mediums that are used with my special technique to teach students how to succeed in art while having fun.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
I have one business location in Mukilteo, WA right near the waterfront. I teach art classes , and summer camps at the Art Workshop Studios. My program also is offered in elementary school in King and Snohomish county for After School Enrichment . I am alway looking to expand with my program in schools districts in Washington and the US
Provide detailed directions to your location
From I-5 and 405 north, take Highway 525.FromI-5 south , take highway 536.Follow signs to the Mukilteo Ferry. At the Stop sign at Ferry Terminal take a right. At the dead end take a left. We are the in the ART building at 724 1st Street,Mukilteo,WA.982175
What type of payments do you accept?
All major credit cars, checks and cash
Which areas do you service?
Snohomish and King County
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
I own my company along with my husband Steve Schmalz who runs the daily operations.
What are your hours of operation?
Our office hours are Monday -Sunday . 7 days a week you can call us at 425-971-5521
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
My students have excelled in art thanks to my instruction and have decided to further their education in art after high school.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.
Pablo Picasso