FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
For my portraits it's 25 for each image whether or not its a dog or person if you want two in the same picture then it is 50. For sewing it depends on how large the project. Material is separate. Lessons in sewing I would supply everything including the use of my machine. Each lesson then would be structured and last 1 and 1/2 hours at starting at 15 for child to 25 for adult. The same would be for the art lessons as well.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I would start out by asking what it is that they wanted to get out of the lessons. Following that I would construct a syallbus or lesson plan for the individual according to their level. This would allow them to see exactly what they would be doing from week to week. If they are just interested in having me construct the item they need I would still offer a timetable and explain the hows and whys of the project.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
First I acquired a lifetime of learning through practice and books, secondly I attended through out my life formal classes in all types of art ie jewelry, drawing, painting,and pottery. Third , in my forties I went back to school an earned a BA degree in human services and psychology. Then, while my children were growing up I became a leader of a large girl scout troup which continued for 11years .During that time I was also a neighborhood chairman in Mundelein and was responsible for all the troops in my area. Once my children were all married I found myself alone so I moved to a small apartment located in Huntley. I lived in building for young adults that have various types of disabilities. It is here that I finally became an art teacher for disabled adults while at the same time became a professional artist with my various types of art work. This started in 2013 to present the classes here taught me how to work with individuals that have different levels of ability. I became proficient in changing my teaching to fit the individual. By acquiring this technique I was able to teach them while giving them the inspiration to do more with their life.