Testimonials

“Miss Susan is not only a talented artist, she is an extremely gifted teacher, engaging children of all ages in a way that brings out their natural curiosities about both art and life. My children and I all enjoy her many unique offerings!”

Jeana Foxman

“Susan is an exceptional educator and art teacher. She takes her passion for art and transmits it to students in an open, creative, dynamic fashion. They are free to explore their ideas and make them realities. The pride on their faces when they walk out of Art with Susan is pure magic.”

 Anthony Colangelo

"Susan is a true inspiration and SO inventive!!  With 3 kids we have spent a lot time in art classes.  Susan has new ideas I’ve never seen before. She uses such a variety of materials, it’s just amazing!  The projects and journey your kids will go in her art classes is truly unlimited. We are so thankful for Ms. Susan and always look forward to her projects!!!”

Jill Russell

“Susan is a gem! She is so creative, kind and patient. My daughter always loves classes with her. Susan’s ability to adapt to virtual during COVID provided an invaluable service to our family!”

Miriam Kitner

“My daughters (8 and 10yrs old) spent several weeks in art classes with Susan this summer. They were fully engaged even through the virtual platform. Susan was able to help them develop significantly as artists and also in their awareness of professional artists and art philosophies.”

Tamia Tyron

“My daughter absolutely loves participating in the classes. The topics are so thoughtfully chosen, the ideas are brilliantly organized and executed, and your enthusiasm and level of engagement with the kids makes it FUN. We feel lucky to have found you!”

A.B.

“Susan is a truly outstanding teacher - she makes each class special and fun. She introduces new materials and techniques, then encourages the kids to explore and create in their own way. My girls absolutely love their time with Susan. They always bring home amazing, unique projects. But more importantly, they walk out with confidence and a big, proud smile.” 

Cara Geyser

"What you do that I haven't found in Alex's art class at school or anywhere else is give the children space to create with open-ended materials. Your class is a safe space for children to try new things and not have to worry if it's right or wrong. I also love how you weave in art history in relationship to the projects the children are working on."

Stephanie Lattanzio

“Art With Susan is the BEST! She meets every student with positive and supportive instruction, and gives children the space to be who they are. Her art classes bring out the individual creativity in children and allow them to express themselves in ways they may have not previously recognized. Susan has the ability to challenge the most experienced artist and engage the most novice.” 

Erin Zopolsky

"We have loved how the class has nurtured curiosity in the world and combined that curiosity with art." 

Ashley Johnson

"From an early age, you teach children not just the basics of color, light, etc., but that expression through art is about freedom and about creating in their own special way." 

Jessica Henderson

“Susan has an amazing way to draw kids into the lessons, encourage them along the way, and make beautiful creations. We highly recommend the lessons to all our friends and family.”

Kevin Cooper

"You make it fun, and teach children to see art EVERYWHERE (and to create it from anything) and you are absolutely, positively down-to-earth and relate to children in a wonderfully pragmatic way -- you always sound as if you're talking to a peer when you speak with them, and I love that." 

Melissa Bonham

“Susan is endlessly patient and inspires the children to create and explore art... our daughter has been taking classes for months and looks forward to it even more each day.  Her ability to capture their attention and creativity is second to none.”

Ben M.

"I think the most exciting thing she has learned is her own abilities to create and be creative.  I love to see her pride in the pieces she makes.  It's also nice to see that each piece has a story.  What you do is provide an environment where kids can have their own canvas (figuratively and literally) to create." 

Laura Tennyson