Frequently Asked Questions
What primary services do you offer?
Private art lessons : I teach sketching / drawing,, watercolors and acrylic painting for all ages!
1hr = $40.00
Painting parties - I travel to you! Min = 6 Max = 30
Private groups at the home-studio Max 6 people.
Can my 4 year old take a private lesson?
YES! Little artists 3-6 years old take 30min private lesson = $25.00
Can my 6 year old take a 1hr private lesson?
Yes & no, let me explain. We start off with 3x 30min private lessons- if on the 3rd lesson I feel your little artist is ready for 1hour lesson we will discuss.
Can I (the guardian) stay to watch?
Yes, guardians wait in the hallway (entryway). You can see through the glass french doors.
What days of the week do you teach?
Most Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for private lessons.
Most Thursday-Sunday for painting parties.
Fill out the "Contact form" on the home page with your requested dates and I will get back to you shortly.
My child is creative but doesn't like being told what to do.
I get it, creativity is a sensitive and personal exploration. I ask you to read the following to your young artist, "I am an artist first, educator second, I learned my skill by listening to other artists and trying unexpected materials and projects. I am all for self motivated, self driven young artists that have ideas and a vision for a project. My goal is to foster that desire to create and try something different. No matter the age, 30min lessons are a great way to start and see if it's a fit." (please continue and read the following sentiments below.)
Willow Gentile statement
I ask all my students to be respectful of the space they are entering. I am a full time artist and you are entering my personal working studio. I teach on the side. I do not tolerate students telling me how to teach or any language rooted in shaming. If a situation should arise and does not resolve after being addressed the class will be canceled.