Kayla Ackelson-Mannato, Instructor

Kayla Ackelson-Mannato, Instructor

I am an artist, DIY enthusiast, aspiring morning person, mental health advocate, and lover of all things plants, adventure, and design. Right now I am really enjoying working in different art mediums, exploring the possibilities, and seeing what new combinations and...
Carl Altman, Instructor

Carl Altman, Instructor

I’ve always enjoyed stained glass artwork in churches and homes. About 7 years ago, I finally signed up for an introduction to stained glass course at Reading Area Community College. Upon completion I immediately signed up for the intermediate course. I was hooked. I...
Anne Aycock, Instructor

Anne Aycock, Instructor

I love wool! And although I came to fiber as a tool for artistic expression later in life, I am now far down the rabbit hole of yarn love. In addition to teaching knitting and other fiber arts, I own a small yarn business. When I look for wool for my yarns, I try to...
Megan Bealer, Instructor

Megan Bealer, Instructor

Megan Bealer is a writer, artist, and crafter from Pottstown, PA. She received her A.A. in Liberal Studies from Montgomery County Community College and her B.A. in Liberal Studies with a concentration in English from Chestnut Hill College.  In 2014, she was a...
Krysta Bernhardt, Instructor

Krysta Bernhardt, Instructor

Krysta graduated with honors with a B.F.A. in Musical Theater from the University of the Arts. She is an independent artist and has taught piano, voice and dance in the Philadelphia area for over 20 years. She has collaborated on and helped publish creative music...
K. Briggs, Instructor

K. Briggs, Instructor

K. Briggs is a comic creator, art teacher, and artist based in the Greater Philadelphia area.  Their love affair with comics began in 2012 while pursuing an MFA at Dundee University, Scotland.  Briggs has created a variety of zines, comics, and even a deck of playing...