Art Lessons at The Hive on Edgewood

Teaching is my JOY! It is my firm belief that each one of us has artistic ability and creativity within us and with the right environment we are able to bring that forth. It is my goal as a teacher to create that space for students to explore their creativity in a way that they can express themselves while developing their natural ability and enjoying themselves while doing it.

I am a certified 6-12 Art Teacher and have taught K-12 art for the past 11 years both in person and online. In those positions, I developed my own curriculum, and projects which I adapted for all levels of learners. There is nothing better than watching a student see a piece they made come to life before their eyes just as they imagined. If you have been thinking about art lessons for yourself or someone you love, you are in the right spot!

Here is what I'd love to offer you!

Private Lessons

In-person or online
  • One hour sessions weekly.
  • In-person in my East Mesa
    home studio
  • Online via live Zoom
  • Drawing, Painting, and more...
  • Lessons structured around students ability
  • ESA approved ClassWallet accepted

Small Groups

6 Students or less
  • In-person in my East Mesa
    home studio.
  • Ages 6 and Up
  • Paint Parties
  • Homeschool groups
  • ESA approved ClassWalllet accepted

On Location
Group Classes

  • Parties
  • Community Events
  • Homeschool Groups

MaterialsI love
to Teach

  • Acrylic on canvas
  • Watercolors
  • Pen and Ink
  • Pencil Drawing
  • Colored pencil
  • Basic Printmaking
Please complete the below form to express interest in art lessons! I will follow up and we can choose lessons that are the best fit for you or your student!

See Mrs. York in Action on Youtube!

Draw Milton from "Ewe Did It!"

Written by Sandy Barton and Illustrated by Janell York

Student Testimonials

"Janell is professional, time conscientious and creative. She personalized the art lesson for my daughter, honing in on what my daughter was interested in learning. She was enthusiastic and my daughter looked forward to her lesson every week."
Heidi W.
"When my daughter's love for art outgrew my abilities, I was so thankful that Janell was there to guide her to greater success. Janell designed lessons to support my daughter's existing art skills and challenge her with new techniques. The art my daughter produced under Janell's guidance was stunning! I wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Janell to anyone!"
Daniella I.
"I had the privilege of teaching at the same school as Janell York. I was always amazed at the art pieces my students created in her class. When she decided to offer online art lessons, I wasted no time signing up my granddaughter who was in kindergarten at the time. Janell planned the most creative, fun, and engaging lessons which included both age appropriate literacy and art concepts. My granddaughter looked forward to her time with Janell, and each week she created adorable pieces of art. I am amazed at how Janell is able to teach even the youngest of children. I highly recommend online art lessons with Mrs. York, and so does my granddaughter!"
Jessica S.

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