about
Studio Downstairs is an art program located in my home studio in Bethesda, Maryland. My children’s classes are designed to nurture creative thinking, the classes incorporate ideas beyond the boundaries of making art. I encourage an environment that supports creative curiosity, confidence, and self-expression. Children explore ideas, innovate, and enjoy a sense of community with other young “artists” in the process of making art.
Small classes offer students the opportunity to explore many facets of art, including the fundamental elements: color, line, and shape. We experiment with varied materials: paint, color pencil, and multi-media. My classes integrate art historical figures and movements: Mondrian, Picasso...abstract, realism...
Inspiring and encouraging students in the creative process allows them to invent their own visual language and experience the joy of their unique expression.
about erica
I have had the privilege of growing up surrounded by art and artists. I’m a third generation artist, which has allowed me to have ongoing exposure to all facets of the art world. Museum and gallery trips, studio visits, and art school have all been a part of the journey, bringing me to where I am today. I was formally trained at The George Washington University in Fine Art & Art History. From painting and drawing to bookbinding and knitting, I create art in all mediums.
