Natalie has over 27 years of experience working with children. She has worked in Pediatric and OB nursing, owned and operated an Art Studio, volunteered at many schools, Girls Scouts and has taught many kids camps and classes. She has her school-age certificate, Child Care Facility Certificate and her Directors Credential. She owns and operates Creating Art with Natalie, LLC and Creative Afterschool Solutions. Her dream has always been to work with children and art.

Words from Ms. Natalie...

"Art is my passion. Children are my love.

I can't imagine a day in my life without either.

Creativity comes from your soul. I believe that it is something deep inside of you.

Everyone has it, they just don't know it. Everyone can create...sometimes they just need a little guidance.

That's what I am here for. I am not your typical "Art Teacher."

I am a mixture of fun, laughter, creativity, let's try something new and...

Oh My Goodness I love that child's smile. I see art in everything. I think the reason I love

teaching children so much is because they think "outside the box." Art comes from imagination and

there are no greater imagineers than children! "