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Ellen Lafferty teaches both adult and children’s classes at VisArts. She also teaches in Montgomery County Public Schools, St. Joseph Regional Catholic School in Beltsville and Create Art Center in Silver Spring. Prior to becoming an art teacher, Ellen worked in the travel industry honing her event planning, communications, marketing and organizational skills. As a college student Ellen studied art history in Rome, Italy through Temple University’s study abroad program and she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Art with an emphasis on History from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
At VisArts Ellen teaches Cocktails and Canvas, Wine Glass Painting, Wine and Weave, Mosaics, Open Paint and Finishing Touches. She also teaches children’s class throughout the year and at VisArts camp in the summer.
This introductory mosaic workshop provides a relaxed, welcoming environment for you to explore your creativity. In just three hours, you’ll learn the basics of mosaics, [...]
Ever wanted to make your own jewel-toned stained-glass panel—one that turns your window into a sunlit mosaic of color? In just three hours, you’ll learn [...]
Discover the art of “painting without paint” in this relaxing and creative collage class. Using richly textured and patterned papers, you’ll learn how to layer, [...]
Students will learn the basics of embroidery while creating a beautiful embroidered initial. In this class, they will practice a variety of foundational stitches including [...]
Pricing: Class will be charged $20 per person for 4x4 fused glass suncatchers Students will attend a gallery tour after the glass activity
