Hi, I'm Crystal, born and raised here in Jasper, Alabama. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Alabama, and though my focus was in English, I've always found great joy in expressing my creativity. I studied different types of art in high school and college, and crafting and creating have always been relaxing, enjoyable outlets for me.  

After becoming a mother, I transitioned out of the public school system and have been teaching my own four children, and many others in various homeschool groups, over the past eight years. Art and creating are at the core of our learning and my teaching style. 

I love watching kids embrace imagination and get excited about their own creations while watching their abilities unfold. Art allows children to grow in confidence when they're allowed to design freely without fear of expectation of the final product --it is beautiful thing to witness such joy in creative freedom. 

With over a decade of experience working in a variety of the creative fields, I am thrilled to finally pair my love for teaching with my enthusiasm for crafting and art.  I'm excited to bring these new artistic opportunities to Jasper, visit fun spaces to host celebrations, and meet lots of new smiling faces as we cut, glue, glitter, and create together!