pre-register below for art academy 2025!
full registration is not complete until payment has been made aT Carlsbad museum
cash, cARd, or checks accePted at 418 w. fox st.
Our INSTRUCTORS
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Stephanie B. Kurimski is a multi-media artist based in Carlsbad,
specializing in digital media. With formal drawing, painting, and
design training, she has expanded her artistic expertise through
self-directed study in digital art, leatherwork, and Native
beading. Her work integrates traditional techniques with
contemporary approaches, creating a distinctive blend of
craftsmanship and innovation. As a dedicated member of the
Carlsbad community, she is committed to enriching local
culture by promoting art and creativity. Stephanie believes in
the transformative power of art to inspire, engage, and elevate
the community. -
Mike Campos is a local artist with many years of
formal training. His primary focus is teaching
drawing and painting at all levels. -
As a self-taught artist, Elizabeth Duffy is most inspired by manga and
anime. She is dedicated to helping others realize and gain confidence
in their artistic abilities. -
Haley Jones has loved all things fiber arts since learning to crochet from her great-
grandmother at eight years old. She’s been crocheting ever since and has recently
begun branching into other art mediums beyond fiber. She enjoys teaching others to
crochet and helping them discover the joys of fiber arts. As a recovering perfectionist,
she tries to help her students focus on enjoying the process over the final product. She
also strives to create a relaxed, encouraging learning environment–art should be fun!
When not doing something crochet-related, she can be found reading, watching
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I am a sixth generation native of Southeastern New Mexico. I started Theoma Studio in 2018 to create brand identity, logos, and websites for food trucks, authors, medical providers, musicians, podcasts, breweries, museums, nonprofits and more! In 2021, my passion for history and art brought me to Carlsbad Museum, where I serve as the graphic designer and city historian.
Part of my studio work focuses on Custom Built Typefaces. Join me in my 2025 Art Academy classes as I teach my technique to hand-draw and digitize a font with “Creating Fonts: From Pencil To Pixels”!
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I am a mixed artist with a passion for watercolor, collage, and embroidery. With experience teaching art and theatre, I have a Bachelor in Fine Art in theatre with a focus on design and technical aspects with a minor in art and am currently working towards a Masters of Art Education. I believe everyone is an artist and a maker. It is good for you, good for your brain, and regulating emotions. Whether shared or not, art is a way to express our thoughts, ideas, feelings, things that we otherwise might have an outlet. While our worlds by be different, art has amazing healing power we all can utilize.
CLASS SCHEDULE
JUNE 2nd - June 6th
Students will learn the traditional native art of crafting bracelets using
a loom, focusing on creating unique designs inspired by traditional
patterns. Each student will create their design, and we’ll begin with an
introduction to basic loom weaving techniques, teaching students how
to create intricate patterns and refine their weaving skills. Students will
experiment with colors and styles to develop a bracelet that reflects
their individuality. By the end of the week, each student will leave with
a completed, personalized bracelet they can be proud of.
No Gloom, Just Loom:
A Native Beading Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 6th - 11th grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER: Stephanie Kurimski
June 9th - June 13th
Creating a Mini Piñata
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1st - 3rd grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER: Mike Campos
Working in a group setting with lots of fun art exercises, students will
create a mini piñata with other creative artists.
JUNE 16th - June 20th
Students can look forward to a week filled with fun exercises in a group
setting and exploring artist talents. In this very beginner-friendly class,
students will complete one small blacklight painting while working on a
design for a poster-size painting to be completed by the end of the
week.
Painting my own backlight poster
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 4th - 12th grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER:Mike Campos
JUly 14th - july 18th
Creative Canvas
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1st - 3rd grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER: Elizabeth Duffy
A fun exploration into anime/cartoon based drawing with a free flow approach, keeping in mind basic fundamentals while letting loose.
June 23rd - June 27th
Come spend a week unlocking your creative side! We’ll dive into cool
abstract art techniques like collage, recycl’art, suminagashi, and more.
It's your chance to express yourself in new ways, create awesome art,
and have fun!
Abstract Expressions:
A Week of Creative Exploration
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | 7th - 12th Grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER: HALEY JONES
JUly 7th - July 11th
A fun exploration into anime/cartoon based drawing with a free flow approach, keeping in mind basic fundamentals while letting loose.
Creative canvas
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm| 4th - 8th grade | 12 spots
TEACHER: Elizabeth Duffy
JUly 21st - july 25th
Students will learn the traditional native art of crafting bracelets using
a loom, focusing on creating unique designs inspired by traditional
patterns. Each student will create their design, and we’ll begin with an
introduction to basic loom weaving techniques, teaching students how
to create intricate patterns and refine their weaving skills. Students will
experiment with colors and styles to develop a bracelet that reflects
their individuality. Bth the end of the week, each student will leave iwth
a compeleted, personalized bracelet they can be proud of.
No Gloom, Just Loom:
A Native Beading Class
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1ST - 5TH GRADE | 12 SPOTS
TEACHER: Stephanie Kurimski
Creating fonts:
Pencils to pixels
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | 3rd - 5th grade w/adult& 6th - 12th grade | 12 Spots
TEACHER: Jameson Lucas
July 28th - August 1st
In this workshop, students will learn to make their font from start to
finish. Each student will be assigned two letters from the alphabet to
ideate on and create throughout the week. We’ll start with pencil to
paper, refining our letter sketching skills and developing a house style
for our finished font. Once we’ve honed in on our sketches, students will
ink final copies of their letters that will be scanned in and made into a
usable font file using a program called FontSelf. Students will be given
a flash drive with the finished font file at the end of the week.
June 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Beginning Crochet
5:30pm to 7:00 pm | 18+ or 13-15 years old paired w/adult | 12 spots
TEACHER: HALEY jONES
Get ready for a fun and creative crochet adventure! We’ll dive into the
basic stitches by doing small projects with plenty of hands-on guidance.
With a week between each class, you'll have time to practice your new
skills. Since the pace will be tailored to the group, we can’t guarantee
how many projects you'll complete—but one thing’s for sure: we’ll have a
blast every step of the way!