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2025 Update:

After losing our home in the Eaton Fire on January 8th, I have been working on re-building my art supplies and creating artwork in our temporary home. Thank you to all of you who have reached out to offer your support, art supplies or to simply check on us to see how we are doing. I appreciate every one of you so much! We look forward to building a new home and returning to our beloved Altadena soon!

I have thoroughly enjoyed many years of teaching art workshops to teens and adults. I loved sharing all that I know about art making. Over the past couple years, my studio time has increased, and in 2023, I retired from teaching. I do miss the joy of being in a room with other creatives and having fun making as a group and hope to find time to join in on some new adventures!

A few quotes from students and organizers:

“Janell offers so many fun and creative workshops that can be tailored for any age group. She has a wonderful rapport with teens. I highly recommend Janell if you are looking for innovative and high-quality art programs.”

–Veronica, Teen Librarian at Pasadena Public Library

“Such a patient and positive instructor, gives wonderful help and advice to each student individually. I am looking forward to attending more of her art workshops.”

–Renee, Mixed Media Painting Workshop

Janell’s workshops are so fun and I learned a lot! She taught us detailed techniques and then let us create a piece of art with the knowledge we learned.

–Katie, Painting Workshop Attendee

“Janell really is a mermaid!”

– Trina (Age 4), Fairy Art Workshop