The Artsy Squirrel

The Artsy Squirrel art class is held at various schools and community centers throughout El Dorado and Sacramento County. 

Every class includes a lesson and free art. Lessons include figure drawing, intro to pastels and landscapes, cartooning and kawaii, jewelry design, intro to acrylics, charcoals, watercolor and clay.

Students always have the choice to follow the lesson or choose free art. Free art allows children full access to ALL of our art supplies. Watercolor, acrylics, oils, dry and wet pastels, charcoal, clay and jewelry making supplies. Kids can explore new mediums and create at their own pace.

One of our popular activities is called Challange Art. Students are challenged to create something with the various supplies on the challenge table. Supplies include springs, dowel sticks, glue, sequins, tissue paper, random boxes, wire...the list goes on and on. Our students are always amazed and what they make when they have the materials and space to let their creativity soar. 

About the Artsy Squirrel

Amber Wild has been a professional artist for 30 years. Whether she's painting large murals, competing in chalk festivals, designing and sewing costumes for clients, teaching one on one art therapy with children who have ASD or teaching at The Artsy Squirrel summer camp, her life has centered around being creative. Her goal is to inspire creativity and innovation through art exploration.

Bryan Wild is in charge of challenge art. He teaches students how to use various materials to engineer their own masterpiece. Bryan also specializes in perspective drawing, origami and 3d art construction.