Creative Collective

Mission Statement

Creative Collective works to empower people through art and movement while encouraging creative expression and igniting passion.

Our Vision

We hope to cultivate and inspire kids to reach for their goals and push past their comfort zone, but ultimately have fun.

Our Board

About the Founder/CEO

Siena is currently a sophomore at Bishop O’Dowd High School. Siena (15 years old) has been dancing since she was three years old and has trained in ballet, contemporary, jazz, and modern dance. She has even been accepted into the Joffrey summer intensive as well as the Alvin Alley summer intensive. Her favorite style of dance is contemporary but she also enjoys hip-hop. Siena is a strong believer that anyone can reach their artistic potential without prior experience.

About the Chief Operating Officer

Radha Feist (15 years old) is a Bishop O'Dowd High School sophomore with an array of talents and interests. She is great at making things with her hands and can knit, crochet, and embroider. She is also a well-practiced baker and chef. Radha is very academically-inclined and loves to read. At school, she participates in softball, band, and a various number of clubs such as Desi Club, and Eco Club.


About the Chief Media and Scheduling Officer (CMO)

Saleena (15 years old) is also currently a sophomore at Bishop O'Dowd. She has taken multiple classes on computer art and digital music/media. In her free time, she enjoys baking with her family. She has been working for a year and a half at her mom's restaurant. Saleena is also deeply interested in politics. At school, she has participated in the lacrosse team, debate club, and Desi club.

Available Classes This Month

Ready, Set, Bake! With Catie Long

Description: We will go over a lot of fun recipes, including chocolate chip cookies, brownies, and more!

Date/Time: 1:00-3:00pm PST (3/27/2021)

Age Range: 7+ w/ Adult

Dance Through the 'Demic With Orelia Oiknine

Description: Dancing Through The 'Demic is a dance class teaching many different types of dance including ballet and jazz! This class focuses on learning fun variations and working on exercises. This class will be very interactive and lighthearted; anyone can join!

Date/Time: Wednesdays (3/3-3/31) and Saturdays (3/6-3/27)

Age Range: 9+

Learn to Embroider With Radha Feist

Description: This class will focus on the basics of embroidery and we will learn some simple stitches and create a beautiful pattern

Date/Time: 3/7/2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM

Age Range: 9+

Drawing With Emily Lao

Description: A drawing class that will focus on sketching different people and places. This class will help kids develop their art style and learn to experiment with different ways of drawing!

Date/Time: Saturdays at 2:00-3:00 pm PST ( 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/3)

Age Range: 9+

Acting 101 With Meara McCarthy

Description: In this class, we will play acting related games, learn acting techniques, and dive into character and script analysis so that we can bring a character to life. We will focus on how to deliver lines truthfully and use our entire body to tell a story.

Date/Time: Saturdays at 1:00-2:00pm PST (1/9 - 3/27)

Age Range: 9+

Open Arts With Irene Harris

Description: Open Arts is an online class for children to utilize their artistic abilities (which everyone has!!) and make fun projects, such as collages, both individually and as a group.

Date/Time: Fridays from 4:30- 5:15pm PST (1/01-1/29)

Age Range: 7-9

About The Teachers

Abbey Ritcher

Abbey Richter is a junior at Bishop O’Dowd High School and has a passion for photography and crafts. Abbey is inspired by nature and pets and she regularly photographs both. As a camp counselor, Abbey taught craft projects to campers between the ages of five and ten. Her love for art and working with kids allows her to combine two of her favorite activities.

Emily Lao

Emily has loved art since she was a child. Growing up she’s attended many drawing and art classes, and likes to paint, sketch, craft, sew, and bake in her spare time. She also enjoys reading and writing!

Meara McCarthy

Meara McCarthy is a Bay Area actress with eight years of experience working on camera, in local theater, and in multiple theater companies. She continues to learn through educational programs and the people around her. Her focus is in musical theater which includes singing, acting, and dancing.

Irene Harris

Irene Harris is a sophomore at Bishop O’Dowd High School. As the older sister to a 10 year old brother, she has grown up taking care of, spending time with, and working with kids. She loves writing, drawing, and photography. This project gives her the opportunity to combine each of these skills with her knowledge of working with kids.

Catie Long

Catie, 15, really enjoys baking! She's tried out a bunch of fun recipes, and some of her favorites are snickerdoodles, devil’s food cake, and apple crisp. When she's not mixing butter and sugar, she likes to practice cheerleading and going on walks with her sister.

Leya Duarte

Leya is 15 and attends Bishop O'Dowd High School. She likes painting and sketching. She also enjoys being creative. Finally, she enjoys painting in her free time.


Leila Dubon

Leila Dubon, 15, is a sophmore at Bishop O'Dowd High School. She has been doing gymnastics since she was 8. In her free time she enjoys baking, drawing, listening to music and going on walks. In school she enjoys math and science because she loves figuring out puzzles.


Orelia Oiknine

Orelia Oiknine, 15 years old, is currently a sophmore at Bishop O'Dowd High School. She has trained in ballet and jazz since she was 4 years old at Berkeley City Ballet. Her favorite style of dance is contemporrary.


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Contact Us:

Email: ccollective.info@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative.collectivee/