Ainsley D.
Art Educator, Creative
Washington D.C
- I have four pet snails
- I made my face out of melty beads
- I have a ruler tattooed on my left hand
Hello! My name is Ainsley Den Uyl, and I’m a graduate of Penn State University with a B.S. in Art Education and a minor in Photography. I specialize in the visual arts, and have been working with children for several years. My teaching philosophy centers on the belief that creativity is useful in every subject. It affects everything from slideshows to decorating one’s home. Creativity, like all skills, needs to be practiced to keep it sharp and ready! I believe that all students can be creative, regardless of their interests or passions. As an avid fan of learning, I’m always filling my brain with new information—whether it’s relevant to my life or not. I want to share my passion for life with my students, and encourage them to develop their interests further.
Courses Taught
Mixed Media
This course will expose students to the fundamentals of mixed media!
Painting, Drawing and Sketching
Build art fundamentals through still life, landscapes, color, and composition.
Graphic Novel Studio
Write, design, and illustrate your own graphic novel inspired by comics and manga.
Storyboarding & Pitching
Plan, pitch, and share your ideas with storyboards that bring stories to life!
Origami
Fold animals, flowers, and shapes while building focus and creativity.
Growing Gardeners
Plant, grow, and harvest while exploring the wonders of nature and gardening.
Art and Activism
Create bold visual art inspired by stories of activists and social justice.
Self Portrait with Watercolors
A fun and creative self-portrait watercolor class!
Paper Engineering
Build 3D creations with paper through origami, pop-ups, quilling, and more.
Creative Art
Explore artists, techniques, and materials while creating bold, imaginative projects.
iPhone Photography
Capture stories through photography while learning framing, lighting, and composition.
Lego Legends
Build, design, and discover the art of Lego with guided challenges.
Epic Adventures in Dungeons & Dragons!
For those who are interested in learning role-playing games of D & D!
Sketchbook Journey
Turn an ordinary sketchbook into an extraordinary piece of art!
Comics, Webcomics, Manga and More!
Learn to make comics from the basics to advanced techniques!
Up-Cycle and Create
Transform everyday materials into creative art through upcycling projects!
Story Book Illustration Lab
Bring stories to life with your own illustrated picture book art!
Intro to Film Photography
A hands-on introduction to film photography using disposable cameras that teaches students to slow down, think before they shoot, and make every frame count.
Painting with Watercolors
A beginner's basic watercolor painting class.
The World of Woodworking
Learn woodworking skills while crafting creative, hands-on wooden projects!
Relief Print making
Carve, roll, and press your way to bold and beautiful handmade prints!
Painting Portraits
Explore color, light, and technique while creating a portrait on canvas.
Paper Collage
Create layered works of art while learning color, perspective, and storytelling.
Making Jewelry, So Much More than Bling!
Making jewelry is about so much more than bling!
Zine Creation & Storytelling
Find your storytelling voice with comic- and zine-making!
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