MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

CYNTHIA

Cynthia Swanson enjoys teaching art to students of all ages at CCArts & other local organizations. A painter with a BFA from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, she exhibits her work locally and nationally and is especially known for paintings that express her love of the outdoor world.  

PAUL

Paul completed his general requirements to earn his Bachelor’s Degree in music at Thomas Edison State College, New Jersey. Prior, he studied commercial music at Rowan University, specializing in music performance in jazz piano, composition and classical piano. Paul continues to experiment with music styles in his song writing, arranging & recording. Accepting beginner and intermediate students for piano.

JAMIE

Jamie has been teaching classes in Glass Fusion at the center since 2010. By day, Jamie works in the pharmaceutical industry, & any free time is spent either teaching or learning/experimenting with different glass techniques and mediums. Jamie thoroughly enjoys teaching at the Center & watching students express themselves through the creation of beautiful glass works of art. Jamie lives in Kennett Square, PA, with her husband Gregg, her No. 1 Apprentice!

SARAH

Sarah Dressler has been teaching a variety of mixed media and fibers classes for people of all ages since 2004. She earned a BFA from The University of the Arts. Exploring new media and techniques in fiber arts, drawing, painting, and miniature sculpture brings Sarah great joy & she loves to share new techniques with her students.

BEA

Bea graduated from Carnegie Mellon University and has been a teaching artist for over 30 years. Bea works with both children & adults at several accredited private schools, museums, & art organizations throughout Delaware & Pennsylvania. She enjoys fostering a classroom environment where her students are able to channel their own individuality without the pressure to only create art in one specific way. Miss Bea feels particularly inspired when teaching young artists, as she’s able to aid children in discovering their creativity, and is able to witness their natural talent flourish.

SHARON

Born in Chester, Pennsylvania, Sharon Livesay is a jewelry and mixed media artist residing in Wilmington, Delaware. Sharon graduated from the New York Institute of Art and Design with a degree in Jewelry Design. She teaches at Center for the Creative Arts in Yorklyn, Delaware, as well as Chester County Art Association in West Chester, Pennsylvania. She has experience teaching art parties, jewelry workshops, youth classes, and much more.

KATE

Kate McGrath has worked as a teaching artist for over three decades, leading theater & playwriting writing workshops at all age levels, most notably with Philadelphia Young Playwrights and After School Activities Partnerships. Additional teaching credits: Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program, Wolf Performing Arts Center, Walnut Street Theatre School, Darlington Arts Center, & the Heart of the Arts Camp in Norristown. She has toured nationally as an actor and improvisor & is a professional playwright and dramaturg. She holds a BA in Theatre from UNC-Chapel Hill, an MA in Theatre from Villanova, & has additional certificates from the Folger Theatre Conservatory, the London Theatre School, & the National Theatre Institute.