About Us

Brush and Glaze Learning Studio LLC

is an art studio in beautiful Wasilla, Alaska, located in the Creekside Plaza. We specialize in small group classes for learners of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to provide full session art classes for homeschool students in an environment that fosters appreciation for the creative process and for each other as friends and fellow students.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the teachers certified?
Yes, Rachel is a certified instructor. Her license is currently with the state of Kansas, and she is working to meet Alaska's specifications. Other instructors may not all hold complete licenses but undergo hands-on training with Rachel to ensure quality of instruction and lesson planning.

What do I do if we miss a class?
Life happens! Sometimes it's necessary to miss a class. That's why we have Open Studio time built into the schedule. When a student misses a class, they can attend Open Studio at no additional charge to work on their projects and catch up. Students should notify their instructor if they know in advance that they'll miss a class. This will help our staff communicate any needs for a make up.

What if I want my child to learn a skill but I don't see a class for it?
Tell us about it! We love to hear your feedback. We want our classes to stay relevant and exciting to both students and parents. In each class, we believe student interest is a highly important factor. After all, isn't' student interest what this is all about?

Have more questions we didn't answer? Email us at brushandglaze@gmail.com for more information.

Meet our Art Instructors

Ms. Rachel Skinner

Rachel Skinner is the owner of Brush & Glaze Learning Studio. She is a certified K-12 Art and 6-12 English educator. Until 2021, she has taught in public school. She loves seeing children light up when they create art! Ms. Rachel believes that knowledge of and practice in the arts are some of the most foundational tools any person can have. She knows history is recorded and remembered through works of art, and that art has an amazing ability to help us work though difficult moments. She finds it fascinating how art helps us learn concentration and activates multiple centers of the brain. She believes that every person alive has the ability to be an artist. The trick is having the patience!

Ms. Rachel is married to Derek Skinner. They have one son, eight-year-old Elliott, and three naughty kitties, Clementine, Merry, and Pippin.

Ms. Rachelle Sieber

Rachelle Sieber is a professional photographer and homeschool momma. She owns and operates Cherish the Moments Photography in Wasilla. She has been teaching for two years at Brush & Glaze Learning Studio, and also hosts her own photography workshops throughout the year. Rachelle has her degree in Early Elementary, and taught kindergarten prior to having her own children and starting her homeschooling journey. We're so pleased to have Rachelle on board this year to teach Little Picassos!

Ms. Becky Topinka

Becky Topinka is our resident ray of sunshine. She is a morning person through and through, and loves bright colors and all things creative. She enjoys making a variety of art; colorful embroidery, paper mosaics, beading, painting, and jewelry, to name a few. Becky is a homeschool mama to a 13 and 15 year old. She loves sharing her ideas and talents with students and cheerleads them through the learning process. You never know what pair of overalls she will be wearing on any given day, but there's a good chance she's either bedazzled them or created something else she is wearing. Becky is this year's floating substitute, so when you see her, be sure to say hey!

Studio Hours

Monday 9:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm - 8 pm

Tuesday 9:30 am - 4 pm

Wednesday 9:30 am - 4 pm

Thursday 9:30 am - 4 pm; 5 pm - 8 pm

Friday 9:30 am - 4 pm

Saturday 10 am - 4 pm

Contact the studio to schedule private events outside of our normal hours

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