About Tumbleweeds:

Tumbleweeds Art Group is a private art program for children and teens located in a small and cozy studio in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We offer after-school art classes, one-on-one lessons, and holiday & summer art programs! Our class sizes remain small (no more than 6 kids) so all our students receive plenty of one-on-one attention and guidance with their creations. Tumbleweeds students are exposed to a wide range of artistic movements, crafts, skills, and techniques including, but not limited to sculpture, printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed-media, fiber art, printmaking, classical art, decorative art, and so on! Each of our classes begins with a lesson and discussion based on our weekly topic then on to our structured project and creating!

We are located at 117 Dobbin St. // Greenpoint/Williamsburg area.

 

About the founder and instructor:

Hayley Youngs, a painter and dedicated art instructor, calls Brooklyn her home and artistic hub. With a BFA from Pratt Institute, she brings over 15 years of experience teaching and creating art within the vibrant landscape of New York City. Her artistic journey has seen her work featured in shows at esteemed venues such as Hollis Taggart Gallery, Future Fair, Spring Break Art Show, Wassaic Project, 5-50 Gallery, IRL Gallery, and Satellite Art Show, among many others.

Driven by a deep-seated passion for early childhood arts education, Hayley has left an indelible mark on numerous NYC children's art programs. From her contributions at the Children's Museum of the Arts, Léman Preparatory School, The Painted Cloud, St. Nicks Alliance, The School Settlement Association, various New York elementary schools, early childhood enrichment centers, and the America Reads Program, she has tirelessly championed the importance of nurturing creativity in young minds.

Hayley's mission statement:

As a teaching artist, my goal is to create an environment where children can explore their inner artists by experimenting with a diverse array of materials. Each class is designed to deepen their appreciation for art in its many forms, encompassing classics like printmaking, drawing, painting, and sculpture, as well as unconventional approaches to creation. I integrate experiential sensory art and projects inspired by artists throughout history, offering students a comprehensive understanding of artistic expression.

Furthermore, I empower students by involving them in the project planning process, allowing their imaginations to shape the artistic journey. I aim to instill in them a positive and healthy means of self-expression, while also introducing novel ideas and fostering creative thinking skills that will endure beyond the classroom.

Through my work as a teaching artist, I've witnessed students flourish in myriad ways: gaining confidence, expanding their intelligence, honing fine motor skills, and developing teamwork and goal-setting abilities. I am dedicated to nurturing their creativity and encouraging them to embrace their unique artistic voices. It's a privilege to play a role in their artistic and personal growth, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to guide them on their creative journey. 

*To join an art group or for more information please contact Hayley at: tumbleweedsartgroup@gmail.com