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Ava H.

Ava H.

Visual Arts, Animation, Mindfulness, Bookmaking

Philadelphia

  • I have a pet snake named Vespera and a turtle named Oogway.
  • I sing opera.
  • I recently co-founded the Philly Animation Festival!

I am a visual artist, stop-motion animator and educator based in Philadelphia, PA. I have a BFA from the University of Pennsylvania, a Certificate in Sculpture from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and have been teaching art to K-12 students for 8 years.

Courses Taught

Fashion Forward!
Fashion Forward!

Explore the history and culture of fashion from the 80s to today.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Mixed Media
Mixed Media

This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Painting, Drawing and Sketching

Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.

Grades: 2nd - 8thView Details
Creative Writing
Creative Writing

All the tools your child needs to unlock the story inside them!

Grades: Kindergarten - 6thView Details
Movie Makers
Movie Makers

Learn how to write and shoot your very own movie!

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Art and Activism
Art and Activism

Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.

Grades: Kindergarten - 5thView Details
Self Portrait with Watercolors
Self Portrait with Watercolors

A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!

Grades: 2nd - 8thView Details
Modern Crochet Creations
Modern Crochet Creations

Create scarves, accessories, and plushies while learning modern crochet.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Creative Art
Creative Art

Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Watercolor and Mindfulness
Watercolor and Mindfulness

Discover mindfulness through watercolor painting and creativity

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films
Animation Creation: Animated Short Films

Create your own animated short films with multiple techniques.

Grades: 2nd - 8thView Details
DIY Crafts and STEM
DIY Crafts and STEM

Create fun DIY projects while exploring the science, math, and engineering behind them.

Grades: Kindergarten - 5thView Details
Astronomy for Poets
Astronomy for Poets

Explore the cosmos & unlock creativity through astronomy and poetry

Grades: 3rd - 8thView Details
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create
Artistic Storytelling: Explore & Create

Use art materials to tell personal stories through comics, zines, and illustrations.

Grades: Kindergarten - 8thView Details
Magical Makers
Magical Makers

Create movie-inspired STEM projects where science feels like magic.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
Painting Portraits
Painting Portraits

Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.

Grades: 4th - 8thView Details
Fashion Illustration
Fashion Illustration

Learn figure drawing, fabric rendering, and fashion sketching to develop your style.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details
From Junk to Journal
From Junk to Journal

Let's get scrappy and learn how to turn trash into journal treasure.

Grades: Kindergarten - 12thView Details

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