Monika is a visual artist working in sculpture, installation, collage and drawing, with predominantly pre-used materials.

She has worked as a teaching artist for various organizations in NYC for 16 years, before moving to Catskill, where she now lives and has her studio. 

Chantal, founder of Magic Lantern Puppets ‘n Crafts, taught puppetry in France and Canada. She studied arts education at Lesley University, and applied arts at Sunbridge Institute, a Waldorf school. For more than 25 years, she has taught at private schools and art centers throughout NY.

Ruby Silvious is internationally recognized for her miniature paintings and collages on used tea bags. Her art is exhibited internationally and is featured in public and private collections.

Sara is a mixed media artist, toggling between painting, sculpting, and cultivating a greener environment.

Wendy is a skilled En Plein Air watercolor artist. She earned her associate’s degree from the Art Institute of Philadelphia, followed by undergraduate and master’s degrees in art and literacy from SUNY New Paltz. As the high school art teacher for the Catskill CSD, Wendy enjoys sharing her expertise with her students, inspiring the next generation of artists.

For over 40 years Jim Cramer has painted En Plein Air, capturing the heart of our regional landscapes in painterly brushstrokes and vivid colors.

Celia is an artist, designer, educator, and materials specialist with over 30 years of experience in fine and applied art.