Art Teachers
Magda Dia - Director
Magda Dia has created the dazzling and magical world of Jump Into Art Studios with its open and inviting atmosphere, safe space to create with dozens of classes, workshops and camps for artists of all ages. A California native, Magda brings a peaceful vibe to the studio with an, "Everybody's an artist," philosophy. Teachers teach what they choose, students work at their own pace and everyone can just be in a creative space. With loving-kindness and compassion, all things are possible. Magda runs Art, Art and More Art classes, Magda's Beauty Bar, private events, adult workshops, summer camps and anything else fanciful and fun - connect with Magda Dia here, or connect with her newest healthy skin care product line, Magnus McKinney!
Magda Dia has created the dazzling and magical world of Jump Into Art Studios with its open and inviting atmosphere, safe space to create with dozens of classes, workshops and camps for artists of all ages. A California native, Magda brings a peaceful vibe to the studio with an, "Everybody's an artist," philosophy. Teachers teach what they choose, students work at their own pace and everyone can just be in a creative space. With loving-kindness and compassion, all things are possible. Magda runs Art, Art and More Art classes, Magda's Beauty Bar, private events, adult workshops, summer camps and anything else fanciful and fun - connect with Magda Dia here, or connect with her newest healthy skin care product line, Magnus McKinney!
Tim Bednar is a retired fire fighter and business professional who spends his days playing with clay, teaching students how to throw on the wheel, working with his son at Profound Farms and chasing his grandkids around. Tim teaches most of the day on Thursdays in our brand new pottery studio.
Emily Scott is a joyous and light hearted educator and artist who engages with her students on many levels. A native of Maine, Emily enjoys travel, hiking, camping, the great outdoors as well as playing in the clay studio with her friends and students. Emily teaches artists of all ages including The Clay Classroom, Sip and Throw and our ever popular adult pottery classes.
Deanna Smith, a retired elementary art teacher is engaging, artsy, fun, vivacious, and gives young artists new and interesting ways to think of creativity. Deanna offers classes in adult workshops in Glass Fusing 101 plus homeschool art and after school classes in our Art, Art and More Art program.
Linda Bonner has enjoyed creating from a very young age with sewing and fiber arts projects. As a McKinney working artist she has 5 products that are sold through Art-O-Mat and is continuously creating and developing new miniature art concepts. She's an active member of the McKinney Art Club as well as Dallas Area Fiber Artists. "I have a passion for sharing creativity with others; watching them bloom and encouraging them is my great joy!" She's offering Collage 101 and tiny art - a great class!
Britt Witt is an intuitive artist, therapeutic holographic healer, medical massage therapist, sound medicine practitioner and all around fantastic being that teaches classes, workshop, offers private healing sessions (in her BRAND new upstairs studio) and group sound bowl medicine. She's big reason you feel our high vibe energy when you walk in the door. Book privately with her here or book Sound Healing with Britt,
Meet Sheena LaPlant, a lovely pottery teacher in the studio with years and years of experience working with clay and ceramics. Sheena's a Texas native, mother of twin girls, Girl Scout troop leader and all around awesome human that loves throwing large functional vessels with vibrant and brilliant hues. She offers all level adult pottery classes on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings.
Meet Keri Christopher, a darling educator we are so happy to have at the studio! She's teaching Just Write, a homeschool creative writing course for second to sixth graders. And in January she's offering a homeschool science class, too!
Keri's love of reading, writing, teaching and supporting her two homeschoolers curriculum make her a perfect addition to our staff. |
Martha Duncan is our in-house art house manager, chief financial officer and the glue that keeps Jump Into Art Studios running - she's an artist, crafter, helper, healer, solver-of-problems, carpenter and accountant. Martha makes the art house a better place! She also handles billing so any inquires should be directed to her.
Wendy Lamar runs Caldwell Elementary School Art Department and is a breath of fresh artistic air - she can create anything! She's been an inspiration at our studio since we've started running art parties, summer camps, The Clay Classroom, pottery classes and more!
Cassie Appleby, retired art educator from Glen Oaks Elementary is warm hearted, kind, helpful and uplifting. "Watching student's hearts and talents grow with excitement as they create," as she teaches new techniques in sketching and painting. Her classes include Drawing and Painting plus the ever popular program Art, Art and More Art.
Scout Wilson finds beauty in everything she touches from painting, pencils, body art, tattooing and her Dallas area murals. Her work is on display at the Bath House and Wright Art Twin Gallery. Scout joins us from Philadelphia, PA after attending art college for education and graphic design. Scout teaches various art programs including Drawing and Still Life, summer camp and more.
Kay Bernier
Like others on our teaching staff, Kay is super creative with fiber arts, metal smithing, jewelry, cloisonné, photography, framing, stained glass, etching, mosaics and pottery. Clay is her favorite medium and she's been teaching and inspiring others for more than a decade. We are lucky to have found Kay with her peaceful and warm spirit, know-how and easy to follow guidance. Join her Tuesday Pottery 6:30-9pm class, you won't be disappointed! 
Sherri Murphy, a professional educator for 20+ years, and is most known for her happy, bright, colorful and whimsical art. She brings her enthusiasm into the studio with her Happy Art program as she leads students with joy (starting in Spring 2022). Sherri is an avid photographer and creator of the Facebook group McKinney Photo of the Day. Her desire to inspire, create and touch the lives of those around her makes her a great addition to our art school! New workshop Paint on Terra Cotta Planters (and a packet of seeds to take home!)
Katey Loveless brings the fun to functional art! As a passionate potter, wood worker, painter, business design consultant, interior and web designer, she sees the beauty of art in many different spaces. She leads by creating warm and inclusive spaces for all to let their inner creative shine. Join Katey for a Sip and Throw Pottery Party, Private Pottery Party, Fairy House Workshop or a Mug Making Session.
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Our Kim Carothers is the magical artist behind so many beautiful sculptures that come out of our studio. She inspires, guides and assists everyone with design, anatomical proportions and creating truly unique art. Her weekly classes are Tuesdays afternoons or evenings, don't miss her classes!
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Meet Lisa Jane Long, a studio artist and teacher that brings so much to the house including a love of all things multimedia plus mosaics, jewelry and painting; "I love creating and inspiring others. There is something very gratifying in making something beautiful out of bits, pieces and ingredients. I enjoy time in my kitchen, my garden, and my art studio. It makes me so happy." Her background is varied with singing, theatre, acting, producing and she's even a playwright! And recently she's become a master gardner, too and readily admits that she enjoys playing in the dirt. Lisa leads Kids Create Workshops and Sip and Paint and Create on Friday Nights!
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Meet Beth Matlock, always a studio favorite with her gentle and engaging nature. She's a water colorist, crafter, and all around fabulous educator who works with various programs in the studio. She'll be offering a new spring-time water color basics program and Sip and Paint and Create on Friday Nights!
Meet Joe Morgan, a retired educator, potter, sculptor, welder, painter and former studio operator at the Chicken Farm Art Center in San Angelo, Texas. He recently moved to Providence Village, Texas to be closer to grandchildren and continue his love and passion for the arts. With a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Biology, Joe spent 24 years at Central High School in San Angelo where he taught Biology, Ceramics, Drawing, AP Sculpture, and Art I. He was also the director of the Visual Arts Scholastic Event for Region 15 and taught various art day camps at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts.
Joe operated a studio at The Chicken Farm Art Center for sixteen years where he specialized in Raku pottery, mild steel sculptures and his signature Gorilla Glue paintings. Other signature pieces include bottle cap snakes, face mugs, Whistlers, Dancers, Beach Babes and Phish. Joe's raku and alternative firing program offers Copper Raku, Crackle glaze Raku, Horse Hair, Sagger Fire and Naked Raku.
Joe operated a studio at The Chicken Farm Art Center for sixteen years where he specialized in Raku pottery, mild steel sculptures and his signature Gorilla Glue paintings. Other signature pieces include bottle cap snakes, face mugs, Whistlers, Dancers, Beach Babes and Phish. Joe's raku and alternative firing program offers Copper Raku, Crackle glaze Raku, Horse Hair, Sagger Fire and Naked Raku.
Meet Jeff Gottfried, an artist known for creating representational western bronzes as well as monumental bronze commissions.
His many awards include the 2007 Cowboy Artists of America's Award for Emerging Artist, Phippen art
show, Prescott, AZ, as well as numerous other awards such as best of show, first place
sculpture, and others. His works are in several prestigious collections, including the Pearce
Collection of Western Art, in Corsicana, TX, and the Greeley Stampede in Greeley, CO. Jeff
sculpted a portrait bust of Charles Goodnight which is now on display at the Charles Goodnight
Historical Center in Claude, TX. Jeff is an artist at Masterpiece Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. Jeff
has recently completed a sculpture of James Butler Bonham, a hero of the Alamo, commissioned by Texas governor Rick Perry. His two day workshop Form of the Human Head takes place on April 29/30, don't miss this!
His many awards include the 2007 Cowboy Artists of America's Award for Emerging Artist, Phippen art
show, Prescott, AZ, as well as numerous other awards such as best of show, first place
sculpture, and others. His works are in several prestigious collections, including the Pearce
Collection of Western Art, in Corsicana, TX, and the Greeley Stampede in Greeley, CO. Jeff
sculpted a portrait bust of Charles Goodnight which is now on display at the Charles Goodnight
Historical Center in Claude, TX. Jeff is an artist at Masterpiece Gallery in Santa Fe, NM. Jeff
has recently completed a sculpture of James Butler Bonham, a hero of the Alamo, commissioned by Texas governor Rick Perry. His two day workshop Form of the Human Head takes place on April 29/30, don't miss this!
Meet Amber Goodwin, a fluid artist with a passion for teaching others the Dutch Bloom and Art Bloom techniques from Rinske Down, Shelee Carruthers and Molly Leach. She finds her color inspiration from the culture of New Mexico and loves to experiment with and is fascinated by the different paint densities and how they may react to a certain pouring medium. These experiments create beautiful contrast and interesting depth in her pieces. Amber loves to teach and has over 1,000 followers on her YouTube channel. You can follow her on her social media platforms:
YouTube- www.youtube.com/@ambersawfullyawesomeart
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Instagram- @ambers_awfullyawesomeart
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