Social recreation and creative enrichment for all ages and abilities.
I accept both Self-Determination Program (SDP) funding and self-pay clients.
I love working with writers of all skill levels -- from beginners to working professionals. I'm a trained screenwriter, but I've also written fiction, creative nonfiction/memoir, fanfiction, plays, audio dramas, and even dabbled in standup comedy and poetry. Whatever your medium, I'm here to help you grow!
Beginners - Explore new mediums & techniques. Find your voice.
Intermediate - Focus in on a medium of choice and expand your literary toolkit. Learn ways to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page.
Advanced - Challenge yourself with tailored support as you work on a project of your choosing. Level up creatively, hone your craft, & close the taste/skill gap.
I'm a graduate of Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, where I spent more weekends than I can count on set, gaining experience as a production assistant, grip, boom operator, location manager, costume designer, assistant director, writer, producer, and more! Since graduating, I've worked for companies like Paramount, Universal, TMZ, and PICTURESTART. I even marched in the writers' strike. If you want to learn the ropes from someone who's lived them, you've come to the right place.
Beginners - Learn how movies are made from concept to release -- and how to make your own!
Intermediate - Learn how to work with a team, produce your own work, and take your ideas from page to screen.
Advanced - Learn how to navigate the minefield that is the entertainment industry. Build your portfolio, expand your network, and chase your dreams on your terms.
Got a convention coming up? A renaissance faire, perchance? Or maybe you've just got a really specific vision for Halloween. Whatever the occasion, let's make it happen!
Learn how to go from concept to execution, from closet cosplay to elaborate works of art. I'm scrappy, resourceful, and thrifty by nature, so I love teaching my students how to make the most of what they've already got on hand.
To quote Theater Camp: "We're theater people. We know how to turn cardboard into gold."
Beginners - Learn foundational techniques like hand and machine sewing, materials sourcing, research, project planning, and working within a budget.
Intermediate - Learn alterations, pattern drafting, troubleshooting, online resource navigation, and creative problem-solving.
Advanced - Learn how to work with advanced mediums like worbla, leather, and 3D-printed materials. Find unique, innovative ways to bring your vision to life.
I've been doing this a while.
I was fortunate enough to grow up around a plethora of people who love to cook. From learning the art of hosting and how to feed a crowd from my mom, to grilling with my dad, to learning the spoon-and-sweep method from my pastry chef Aunt Jenny and how to experiment with flavor from my Chez Panisse-trained Uncle Mike, I've got a wide skillset and two decades of experience in the kitchen. I love cooking up fun with beginners and experts alike!
As a former picky eater, I believe there's no better way to expand one's horizons than the sense of agency that comes with knowing your way around the kitchen. When you know how to feed yourself, the world becomes your oyster (even if you don't like oysters).
Beginners - Learn kitchen safety, basic knife skills, foundational techniques, and how to follow a recipe.
Intermediate - Learn how and why recipes work the way they do (food science!), identify patterns and ratios, learn how to troubleshoot and improvise on the fly. Build on foundational skills/techniques.
Advanced - Learn how to meal plan and grocery shop on a budget, modify recipes to suit your tastes, and the art of presentation. Learn advanced knife skills and baking techniques such as fondant and macarons.
Interested in a custom combination of some/all of the above offerings? I'm happy to craft something custom that's bespoke to your interests, needs, and passions!