Here are some questions with our awesome Certified Instructor Tina Thorman!
What schools do you teach at?
I teach some of the sweetest kids at Arnold Adreani Elementary, Elk Grove Montessori, and for the Visions homeschool program locally. On occasion, I work at the studio for preschool projects and birthday parties, too.
How long have you been teaching at KidzArt? Why did you start?
I have been with KidzArt since the summer of 2010. Two of the biggest reasons I started were because I love art and I love to teach kids, but another one is because I wanted to do something part-time so I can still homeschool my 2 boys.
What do you like about KidzArt/the KidzArt philosophy?
I think the KidzArt program is amazing because every child can feel successful. There is no “one right way” and although the drawings are guided, there is so much room for the children to make their pieces unique and creative.
What do you do when you’re not teaching?
Well, being a homeschool mom, every moment is a teachable moment, but I relax and recharge by working in the garden and painting with acrylics.
Has there been a particular project you’ve loved since you started teaching?
I have two: One was Grandma’s Attic with webbing spray. . .the kids were so creative with the items they drew in their attic and everyone’s picture came out amazing. The second one was actually a Father’s Day project with the studio preschoolers. . .the kids were asked to answer questions about their dads inside a card they had done their project on and the answers were the funniest and sweetest words. We laughed when they guessed their dads were 10-feet tall and weighed 5 pounds and teared up when they said they are happiest when their dad says “I love you.”
What is your art background?
I have some general knowledge from art classes from high school and college and from my previous years as a first grade teacher, but I am mostly self-taught. My favorite medium is acrylic paint and I mostly love to paint garden themes.
"Tranquility" by Tina Thorman
