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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.Brush and Glaze Learning Studio LLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Parents should notify their instructor if they know in advance that their student will miss a class. This will help our staff communicate any needs for a make up. Two make-up classes are allowed per 8-week quarter.
What happens when there is inclamate weather?
There have been times when the district has canceled classes on account of weather, yet roads were open and safe enough to hold class. We are very aware that your road may be a complete mess, yet the major roads are clear and safe. You are always encouraged to practice safety and only drive in weather that meets your comfort level. You can utilize open studio time to make up a missed class due to weather. If the studio needs to close on account of the weather, an alternative date will be offered for those who wish to make it up.
Do you offer a drop-in rate?
We would love to offer opportunities to any artist who is interested! However, due to the small size of our classrooms, we are unable to offer drop-ins at this time. Our classes are limited between 8 and 10 students, so sign up for those spaces if you'd like your artist to be able to attend.
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
Meet our Art Instructors
Ms. Rachel Skinner
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. After all, everything human-made has been conceptualized by an artist. 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, trusting the process, and believing that mistakes are a natural part of learning.
Ms. Deb Cooper
Ms. Deb Cooper
Ms. Cooper is a lifelong educator and community member of the Mat-Su Valley. She has taught for over 30 years as a music teacher in the district. Upon retiring, she spent several years subbing until one day she found out she could teach knitting and crochet to young artists at the Studio! This year she will also be teaching some clay courses and Teen Hand Crafters. Ms. Cooper's teaching and creative background makes her a stellar instructor. You'll also see her around Open Studio times or instructing Craft & Coffee, our Friday Morning creative classes for adults.
Deb also is the current director of the Cantora Artica Choir, a women's choir in the Valley founded over 20 years ago. There's always room for more voices!
Ms. Becky Topinka
Ms. Becky Topinka
Becky Topinka is our resident ray of sunshine and this year's substitute. 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.
Summer Studio Hours
Summer Studio Hours
Monday 4 - 8 PM
Tuesday 12 - 8 PM
Wednesday 4 - 8 PM
Thursday 12 - 8 PM
Friday 4 - 8 PM
Saturday 12 - 4 PM
Contact the studio to schedule private events outside of our normal hours
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