Art With Julie
Programming for kids and families
Julie Karlonas is the Coordinator and instructor for the Youth Art Program at the Mendocino Art Center. She is a working artist, and art educator with over thirty years of teaching experience. She is the Founder of Art Work, a company dedicated to creating open-ended art curricula for teachers. Her materials are used around the world.
Julie brings to the program her unique perspective of sharing art with children. Children explore different art media in a safe and nurturing environment that celebrates diversity and individuality. Her goal is to use authentic materials, and provide children with open-ended artistic experiences that will cultivate the development of their critical thinking and problem solving skills. In addition, all students will be encouraged to activate their artistic voice, personal narratives and perspectives.
For more information call Julie at: 530-908-1524 or email her at: juliekarlonas@yahoo.com.
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About Julie
Born and raised in San Francisco, Julie Karlonas currently lives in Fort Bragg, California. Julie has two great passions in her life: art and education. She has been an artist for as long as she can remember, and has been sharing art with children and adults for over thirty years. She holds an MA in Montessori Education and Elementary Teaching credentials from Saint Mary’s College in Moraga, CA., and a BFA in Print Making from Sonoma State University.
Julie has taught art in private and public schools throughout Northern California. She is also a Montessori Teacher Trainer who has trained teachers to share art with children throughout the United States. She is the founder of Art Work, a company committed to developing art curriculum for children. She has written four books and accompanying materials on sharing art with children. Her books and materials are used internationally.
Julie is a multi-disciplined artist who works in several art media including: printmaking, painting, pastel, and clay.