Meet the teachers
Ms. Sophie
I grew up in the country surrounding Duluth, MN where my parents ran a pottery business, so I grew up around a lot of art and nature! I earned a B.F.A from the University of Minnesota in Art Education with a minor in Art History in 2008. I have over 15 years of experience teaching in Minnesota, Vietnam and Arizona. I currently hold a Arizona Art Teaching License for PreK-12, as well as a Pima County Fingerprint Card. My husband Colin and I have 3 rambunctious boys, and we enjoy traveling, camping, swimming, biking, wrestling (the boys do) and going to the park.
I decided to open an art school because there is a need for art education in Sahuarita at the elementary age. I really enjoy sharing my passion for art with kiddos and enjoy seeing them develop their love for art too!
Mr. John
My name is John Peterson, or Mr. John. I grew up in northern New Mexico, but have lived in Arizona since 2010. Art has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I especially enjoy making cartoons, working with clay, doing graphic design, and making abstract and impressionist paintings. I love to read, and I sing and listen to music almost constantly. I like to learn new things and share what I know. When I’m not doing art, I spend most of my time with my wife and 2 daughters and cat.
I received my BA in Art Education in 2016 from the University of Arizona, along with teaching certification for K-12th grade. Before going into teaching I spent several years as a Graphic Design major, eventually moving into Fine Art and finally Art Education. For the last several years I have worked as a professional artist.