LINDA CALVERT JACOBSON

Linda has been teaching art on and off for over 35 years. In 2004 she rented a space above the New Braunfels Art League, opened the original Casa de Linda Art Studio and began teaching basic painting classes for ages 10 through adult. Expanding the program every year, she decided to open a second location in New Braunfels at 850 South IH 35 in Fall 2010 to offer even more opportunities for people who want to explore their creativity in a fun and inviting studio setting. When she is not teaching, Linda is working on her own art, primarily on a series of wildflower paintings that she sells and markets internationally. A native of Floresville, Texas, Linda has a bachelor of arts degree with a double major in art and communication arts from the University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, and a Master of Arts with a major in communications and a minor in art from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. She has taught in public school for 3 years and at the university level for 7 years. To learn more about Linda and her wildflower art visit www.lindacalvertjacobson.com.

DAVID A. JACOBSON

Interested in the art of photography since he was child, David began capturing the beauty of the scenery around Canyon Lake and New Braunfels with his first digital camera in 2004. Hundreds of his scenic photos are now in homes and businesses throughout the area. David is the official photographer contracted to document the construction of a new TPML library at Canyon Lake. A member of the New Braunfels Art League, David was named “Artist of the Month” for April 2010. This past summer, David taught photography as part of the Casa de Linda Summer Art Camp program and it was an instant success. He looks forward to sharing his knowledge of the principles of photography as well as how to work digital cameras, and his passion for capturing life with students ages 8 though adult this fall.

GAYE SEKULA

Gaye discovered her love for oil painting just before her freshman year of high school. She painted all through high school, got married and began raising a family. Once she was able to get back to painting, she did so with a passion. She has taught art classes at the Judson Independent School District, Oasis, as well as private lessons in her own home. Professional Affiliations: American Impressionist Society, Oil Painters of America and Texas Paint Slingers.To see more of Gaye’s work visit www.gayesekula.com.

LYNETTE CLAUSER

Owner of Creative Hands, a stained glass business originally located in Gruene and then in downtown New Braunfels, Lynette is well known for her teaching skills as well as creating and restoring stained glass creations. She has over 25 years experience in the field and has taught all levels from basic through advanced. She is excited to once again be teaching the fine art of stained glass to adults and introducing children to this ageless craft. View samples of Lynette’s work at www.creativehandsltd.com.

MICHELLE ROBINSON

Michelle Robinson is a Texas-based, Certified Zentangle Teacher who specializes in Zentangle Inspired Art. She recently had her art work in the form of an ATC published in the book ‘Zentangle(R) 5’ by Suzanne McNeil.

Michelle teaches private and group workshops to adults and children in the beautiful Hill Country.

MAREN PHILLIPS

Maren paints and draws the natural world through eyes of wonder and is well known for her award-winning images of dogs, hummingbirds and butterflies, as well as human portraits. Her work is in private collections around the world and her line of greeting cards is sold at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin and other retail outlets. Maren has been teaching art at various venues for more than a decade, including three years with the Coppini Academy of Fine Arts in San Antonio. To learn more about Maren and see samples of her work, visit www.marensartlines.com.

SHIRLEY (S.E.) BLAND

Shirley Bland (aka S.E.) is a certified Grumbacher Fine Art Instructor, having taught most recently in San Antonio at several Michael’s stores. Following a two-month residency at the Mill Gallery and Atelier in Santa Fe, New Mexico, S. E. retired from Rice University, and for the past seven years she has taught beginning and intermediate acrylic and oil painting classes in her Texas Hill Country studio. Five years ago, she organized and led an art therapy program at Stone Oak Care Center, with students ranging from 50 to 93 years old. Her glass painting classes appeal to adults and children alike. Her work is currently on display at the UTSA Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her website may be found at www.sebland.com.

LAURA ANN BEEHLER

Laura Ann Beehler is an International and award-winning fiber artist, who has studied and created art most of her life. In 2002 she walked away from a successful career to pursue her artistic passion full time, specializing in Fiber Art. In early 2009 she discovered Encaustics and began using the centuries-old art form, often with her fabrics in mixed media projects. Her work is included in several private collections in the United States and England. Beehler has served on the board of Fiber Artist’s of San Antonio (FASA) for the last 10 years and is a member Art Cloth Network, SDA, SAQA, International Encaustics Artists, Texas Wax and the New Braunfels Art League. Visit her website at www.laurabeehler.com.