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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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 the Assistant Executive Director at Village Center for the Arts. After graduating Cum Laude from the Maryland Institute College of Art, she found her niche as a Pet Artist. Her work can be viewed at http://www.jenorzolek.com/.
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Elizabeth Hill
Elizabeth received her BFA from SUNY Purchase and her MFA from Bard College. She also studied visual art and music at Bennington College, with additional training at Wooster Community Art Center and The Art Student’s League in New York. She has taught painting and drawing at Wooster Community Art Center, New Milford Public Schools, and privately in her studio. She was also the Arts Coordinator for Peace Pals at the World Peace Prayer Society in Amenia, NY. Elizabeth is currently represented by the New Arts Gallery in Litchfield, CT. Samples of her work can be viewed on her website: www.elizabethseewaldhill.com
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Deb Sowerby
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Pat Erickson
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