Irina emigrated from Moscow, U.S.S.R. in 1977. Her artistic roots date back to her grandfather who painted sets for the Bolshoi Theater. Irina’s love for nature, animals and dramatic lighting has influenced her evolution as an artist. She has a … Find out more >>

Nadja Wilson is our former Executive Director and is a guest teacher for various mediums, including encaustics and Digital Arts.

Nadja Wilson left her position as Senior Product Feature Lead with Bing one year ago, where she managed the “Bing … Find out more >>

Susan is the co-founder and former Executive Director of the Northwest Art Center. She currently teaches a variety of classes and painting workshops and provides creative support to the staff. She has taught both children and adults since NWAC opened … Find out more >>

Melanie began working with clay in 1994 and continues to be fascinated and inspired by its infinite possibilites.  Initially, she mostly worked on the pottery wheel but when she began teaching in 2003, she explored the many methods of handbuilding … Find out more >>

Melody was born to a family of artists. While growing up, weekend art shows and museums were the norm, heavily influencing her choice to pursue art as a career. Melody attended the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and the University … Find out more >>

Robin is a certified art teacher and potter from South Carolina. Her family recently moved to the area and she is enjoying the opportunity to meet and work with other artists and art students on the West Coast.

Robin received … Find out more >>

Terri, along with her husband, sons, and cats, has lived in Duvall for 6 years and loved every moment of it.  She most enjoys the community of artists that have become her friends and advocates and for whom she is … Find out more >>

Laura has over 25 years of professional experience in illustration, graphic design, and computer graphics. She received a master of arts in Computer Graphics and a bachelor of arts in Design Graphics from the New York Institute of Technology. She … Find out more >>

Christine teaches a variety of classes including Street Art and is working on launching a teen workshop series.

Christine earned her Bachelor in Fine Arts and is currently working on her Masters in Education in hopes of one day teaching … Find out more >>