1^st lesson free

Susan

5 (8 reviews)

Rate $87
Response 1h
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Number of students Susan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
10
Number of students Susan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (8 reviews)

$87/hr

1^st lesson free

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Experienced tutor in Drawing in Greencastle, Susan offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Drawing
Painting
Oil painting

Lesson location

- online

About Susan

Our Mission Statement

Joyful Arts Studio strives to provide art education, to encourage exploration of individual creativity, and to inspire wellness through art by creating a gathering place for like-minded people to share joy and laughter while celebrating unique expression. Our studio provides a nurturing and safe environment where uniqueness is applauded and therapeutic value is added to the lives of our students through art.

I am passionate about the mental and physical health benefits from using our creative expression. I pride myself on offering a very positive, stress-free and relaxing environment for art classes.

My students range in ages 8 to 88 years of age. I thoroughly enjoy teaching art. I love people and I strive to make a positive impact on their lives.

Susan Shaffer is the owner of Joyful Arts Studio. She firmly believes art transformed her life -- allowing her to reveal herself to the world. She wants others to have this same opportunity to explore their own creativity and to find which art form they most enjoy. Susan believes we have all been created in God’s image; therefore, creativity is within each of us. Some of us just have to learn how to find it and use it. It is Susan’s goal to use Joyful Arts Studio as an instrument for sharing this joy of art discovery with others. Susan is a nationally exhibited and decorated artist who has participated in shows in Ohio, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Greencastle Area Arts Council, on the committee for First Friday of Greencastle, and is an active participant in the promotional activities of the Greencastle Shopkeepers. In addition to having nearly 20 years of experience as an art instructor, Susan is a former health care informatics professional, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Fine Art/Studio Art, with a concentration in Watercolor, a bachelor’s in Business Management with a concentration in Information Systems and a minor in Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship from Wilson College. She earned her art degree after trading in a successful nursing informatics career to feed her passion for art and teaching art. Because she never lost the joy she finds in helping others, however, Susan continues to work part-time in a local pediatrician’s office as a triage nurse.

Classes

Originally, the Joyful Arts Studio was intended as a quiet place for Susan to work on her own art projects for exhibition, but it quickly blossomed into something much bigger when she applied for, and was awarded, a grant from the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts to teach art therapy to those with cognitive limitations. Her background in nursing and talent as an artist helped make the project an overwhelming success for the residents of Menno Haven Retirement Center, and the art therapy helped them achieve new milestones in their daily lives. Today, the Joyful Arts Studio is an artistic oasis for people from all walks of life: established artists, new artists, those who just want a night out to dabble in art, those with cognitive challenges such as autism, dementia, or Alzheimer’s Disease and those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. Susan accepts students of nearly all ages and abilities in her art therapy classes and coaches them to stretch their creative limits through therapeutic methods. But it doesn’t all begin and end with art therapy. Susan’s storefront studio at 21 East Baltimore Street is also the place where you’ll find traditional art lessons in watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels and other forms of creative expression in Greencastle. If you’re searching for affordable art lessons for kids, individualized art instruction for yourself, or art therapy for your loved one who suffers from a cognitive impairment, the Joyful Arts Studio, under the creative direction of Susan Shaffer, has a class to suit your needs.

About the lesson

Drawing lessons offered by Susan are tailored to each student's needs and level. Lessons can also be held online. Lessons are also available in Greencastle. The first lesson is free to define learning goals and methodology.

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Denice

I have really enjoyed Susan's watercolor class and now am taking the art theory classes. Susan is a passionate and helpful teacher. She provides instruction, but allows students to express their personal style and creativity. I would encourage everyone to try a class regardless of their experience!
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Denice
I have really enjoyed Susan's watercolor class and now am taking the art theory classes. Susan is a passionate and helpful teacher. She provides instruction, but allows students to express their personal style and creativity. I would encourage everyone to try a class regardless of their experience!
Mabel

I have never been disappointed with my painting classes I've taken at Joyful Arts Studio. I enjoy the instructions and Susan is very talented. I feel comfortable and being with others trying to learn is fun. It has been therapeutic for me as well. I recommend this Studio for anyone who wants to just relax, but also take home a lovely painting at the end of class.
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Mabel
I have never been disappointed with my painting classes I've taken at Joyful Arts Studio. I enjoy the instructions and Susan is very talented. I feel comfortable and being with others trying to learn is fun. It has been therapeutic for me as well. I recommend this Studio for anyone who wants to just relax, but also take home a lovely painting at the end of class.
Betsy

I had never painted in watercolors or batik painting before taking lessons from Susan. I have made so much progress. I highly recommend taking classes with Susan.
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Betsy
I had never painted in watercolors or batik painting before taking lessons from Susan. I have made so much progress. I highly recommend taking classes with Susan.
Dotti

I had never held a brush until 8 months ago. What Susan has help me to accomplish in the Art Theory classes -(Thurs. afternoons) is very gratifying! I am having fun, learning lots, and amazing myself !!! Thanks Susan !!!!
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Dotti
I had never held a brush until 8 months ago. What Susan has help me to accomplish in the Art Theory classes -(Thurs. afternoons) is very gratifying! I am having fun, learning lots, and amazing myself !!! Thanks Susan !!!!
Kathy

Susan is a patient, inspiring instructor who helps everyone feel a sense of accomplishment with each class you take. She offers different types of classes so there is something for everyone.
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Kathy
Susan is a patient, inspiring instructor who helps everyone feel a sense of accomplishment with each class you take. She offers different types of classes so there is something for everyone.
Meghan

Susan is always a joy to work with. She is very encouraging and empowering. I never thought I would be going to a paint class every week, but it now has become the thing I look forward to each week. Going to her studio is so refreshing and revitalizing each week.
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Meghan
Susan is always a joy to work with. She is very encouraging and empowering. I never thought I would be going to a paint class every week, but it now has become the thing I look forward to each week. Going to her studio is so refreshing and revitalizing each week.
Kim

I have greatly enjoyed each lesson with Susan at her Joyful Arts Studio. I have loved it so much I have invited friends to share in the experience with me. I will continue to sign up for classes for painting and paint techniques. Classes are relaxed and fun. If you get stuck Susan gently helps you get back on track. One of the best environments I have taken classes.
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Kim
I have greatly enjoyed each lesson with Susan at her Joyful Arts Studio. I have loved it so much I have invited friends to share in the experience with me. I will continue to sign up for classes for painting and paint techniques. Classes are relaxed and fun. If you get stuck Susan gently helps you get back on track. One of the best environments I have taken classes.
Becky

I never even considered that I could paint anything, but i thought Id try it and I signed up for a couple of classes with Susan, last summer, it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made. Its a wonderful therapy for my ptsd. And an outlet for me.
Im in there so often now people could send me mail there. I love this artist, she is talented and very loved by all of her students.

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Becky
I never even considered that I could paint anything, but i thought Id try it and I signed up for a couple of classes with Susan, last summer, it has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made. Its a wonderful therapy for my ptsd. And an outlet for me.
Im in there so often now people could send me mail there. I love this artist, she is talented and very loved by all of her students.
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free lessons

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