Village Center for the Arts has a staff of gifted, experienced and accomplished teachers. Our teachers are chosen based on their ability to communicate their ideas and knowlege in a effective and fun way. We believe art should be presented with love and understanding.
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Sharon Kaufman
VCA's Art Director Miss Sharon has been teaching art for 19 years. Her personal love is the pottery wheel, with clay sculpture coming in a close second. She enjoys teaching in a variety of media, including oil and acrylic painting and drawing to all ages. Sharon is also the manager of VCA's extensive volunteer program. |
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Jayson Roberts
Co-Owner and Studio Instructor Jayson Roberts excels as our wood-building instructor. He enjoys the mechanics of all the arts and has developed a love for clay hand-building. Jayson has been teaching for 8 years. |
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Katie Linke
Katie is an extremely talented artist in her own right. Currently, she attends the University of Hartford's Fine Art Program, where she is on the Dean's List. At this early stage in her career Katie managed and designed the set for the NMHS presentation of "Thoroughly Modern Millie", and has been featured in two local art exhibits in addition to the NMHS Senior Art Show in May 2008. Kate is one of VCA's Premier Face Painters. |
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Lauren Jelenffy
Lauren is a long time "VCA-er" who has risen from student, to volunteer, to employee, to instructor. Lauren has a wonderful style and teaching method that makes her lessons both exciting and successful. The children love her! |
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Jennifer Orzolek
Jen is a newcomer to VCA with a passion for the arts. After graduating Cum Laude from the Maryland Institute College of Art, Jen found her niche as a Pet Artist. Her work can be viewed at: http://www.jenorzolek.com/ |
