Laura

Laura

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Artist 
Teaches in: Sonoma County

I am very excited to be a part of the Art & Soul team!   I am a life-long crafter, working in various mediums, e.g. polymer clay, fiber arts, jewelry, and collage, and my recent experience as a substitute teacher and volunteer class Art Docent at Sequoia Elementary has helped me discover a passion for creating art with children.  My professional background is in International Logistics/Import and I have a Bachelor of Science in International Business from SFSU.  After moving to Santa Rosa in 2019 with my family, I decided it was time for a change.  The visual arts have always been very healing for me and teaching art seems a natural choice.  I am a strong advocate for providing children with an abundance of opportunities to heal and grow, both mentally and emotionally, through creativity.  Art & Soul’s beautiful new home is a wonderful place where we can all grow together.  “The world always seems brighter when you’ve just made something that wasn’t there before.” ~Neil Gaiman