Rhonda’s Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
I love learning. I am constantly reading, experimenting, and taking classes. There never seems to be enough time to try everything! One of my favorite ways to learn is to share creative experiences and information with others—and so I have also always (since I was about 14) been a teacher. I believe that everyone has the capacity to be creative. Making something with just your hands, a few simple tools, and imagination can be powerful. In fact, being creative can be fun, rejuvenating, and, sometimes, even healing. I think that “mistakes” are an important part of learning and can lead to important discoveries. I recognize that people learn in many different ways and take classes for many reasons. I feel it is crucial for a teacher to provide both expertise and a setting for people to safely learn, create, and express themselves.
Making things has always been a part of my life, but it was a hobby until a few years ago. I was trained and worked as a mental health therapist—and my brain still works to find meaning in what I do. It is my hope that my students will go beyond making some beautiful (although it is wonderful to make a beautiful piece!). I hope that they will have fun, create something with personal meaning, and learn something about themselves through the act of creating and being with other learners. I hope that they will feel more energized, more confident, or more at peace because of their experience.
There are lots of great reasons to take a class:
- Relax and have fun
- Learn a technique
- Make something for someone special
- Meet other like-minded souls
- Be creative
- Do something for yourself
- Bring a friend and have fun together
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