Hello! My name is Mary Edmundson. I am a retired, fully CA credentialed teacher with lots of experience teaching home-schooled students and those who attend school in a more traditional setting. I love art and love teaching arts and crafts to children ages 5 to 18 in my home art studio in Calimesa, CA. When I see the children’s wonder, excitement and increased confidence in their new skills - it is priceless! My classes generally last 90 minutes and all materials are included in the class fees. As much as possible, I plan the projects around the students’ ages, interests and prior experience with arts and crafts. In the “Introduction to Arts & Crafts” class, we begin learning about the Elements of Art and after that, continue studying the “Principles of Art” - both are part of the CA Standards for Visual Arts. Besides learning new arts and crafts skills, there is also an emphasis on respect for others and the materials - all while having fun! Please take a look at my “Expectations” page! Parents are welcome to stay and observe - or read (for examples) & there are several areas indoor and outdoor to wait, depending on the weather. Parents can also leave to run errands. Please ask about receiving a 10% discount for enrolling your child/children in 10 or more classes of the “Introduction to Arts & Crafts” class as well as the “Painting & Collage” class. Parents who sign up their children for 6 or more classes of the “Hand-building with Ceramic Clay” class for their children will also receive a 10% discount. Please call me for more details and/or questions at (951) 970-0021. But - please leave me a voice message, or you can text me because I get a lot of spam calls!! Thank you, Mary (Miss Mary)