Richard Estrin’s (he/him) love for art making and his love for teaching are thoroughly intertwined. In his classes Richard aims to create an environment of trust and comfort, where play, sharing and laughter support rigor and high standards. Richard has 10 years of experience teaching at the university level, and has worked with all ages, from pre K to older adults. Richard states: “Like art making itself, the classroom offers exciting possibilities for growth, learning and deep satisfaction through the challenging process of developing technical, analytical and social skills.”