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RICK WILLENS

Art Instructor

​I have experience teaching airbrush art with 30 students in a classroom situation for 3 yrs. I also taught screen printing for an adult evening class many yrs ago. I hold degrees in Fine Art and Art History as well as 3 years in Commercial Art. I have been a professional artist full time for 47 years. I work in multiple mediums including Acrylics, Airbrushing, Sculpture, Wood Carving and Print Making, Serigraphy, Photography, Calligraphy and Hand Painted Sign. 
I also own and run businesses in Signs & Murals and Restaurant Design and I'm a partner in a business a that builds promotional vehicles.

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MARIANNE MURPHY

Arts & Crafts Instructor

I am a Philadelphia-based freelance writer, artist, theater technician, and educator. I hold a BFA in Animation from University of the Arts and an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.
​I have had poems, short stories, and activities published in Highlights for Kids Magazine, LADYBUG magazine, and CICADA magazine, and have worked as a freelance contract animator for Sesame Workshop. I have my CompTIA A+ IT certification, and have experience teaching workshops and summer camps related to writing, art, theater, and tech to students from ages 6-22. I currently work as a house manager, tech representative, and lightboard/soundboard operator at ComedySportz Philadelphia. ​

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JEFF GARRETT

Writing Instructor

I was a newspaper reporter for eight years writing stories in the Delaware Valley and have produced web content and copywriting in several forms over 20 years.
I was also a media press release writer for The Philadelphia Freedoms of World TeamTennis (WTT) and produced dozens of press releases for several non-profit organizations.
The goal of my professional writing classes is to help the student begin or build upon their existing foundation for effective communication in professional settings.
The goal of my creative writing class is to have students express their thoughts and story ideas in story fashion

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Carolyn Prante

Real Estate Instructor

I am 50 years old and I have always run my own business since after working for Dale Carnegie Systems back in 1992.
I have enjoyed helping others grow in a multitude of fields but my true love is real estate and motivation. While running my business I accumulated 16 years of experience through weekly and bi-weekly training's.

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Emily Ryan

Art Instructor

I am an Artist and Graphic Designer. I graduated in 2016 from Tyler School of Art. I am now a full time artist.
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My skills include painting, drawing, digital drawing, Photoshop and Illustrator. My work has been published in multiple magazines and displayed in local cafe's and galleries. I create illustrations for websites and articles.

​I also manage my own online stores where I sell products, prints and original works.

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Justine Freeman

Makeup Artist Instructor

I am a professional makeup artist and have been in this business for many years. I started off with a cosmetology license and fell in love with makeup and skincare. I have worked on film sets as well as bridal parties and I love making people feel beautiful.

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Rachel Metz

Baker/ Cake Decorater

I have a passion for cake decorating and baking. I have years of experience decorating in retail bakeries and have worked all over the industry. 
In my free time I compete in cake shows, and this year I won 3rd place in Hershey's Chocolate Fest! 
I believe a good dessert must taste amazing, but also look the part.
Whether you are new to baking or just need some direction, let me take your skills to the next level. You will amaze your family with tasty treats and jaw dropping designs!

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​303 E Church Rd.
​King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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​431 W Valley Forge Rd.
​King Of Prussia, PA 19406
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