Ana Valera
Ana is a mixed media artist with a primary focus in printmaking, based in New York City. She graduated with a BA from The New School, and has since worked in childcare, using art as an integral part of children’s education.
Ana’s work often navigates themes of belonging, identity and community. She is dedicated to helping others use art as a tool for self expression and exploration, and seeks to highlight the value art has as an emotional outlet.
Art Teacher
Kara Ilardo
Hi, I’m Kara ilardo! My love for cooking started way back in 4th grade when I did a “How To” project on making cottage cheese crepes. I spent the whole evening whipping them up for my class, and after that, I was hooked! Fast forward, I graduated from The Culinary Institute of America and spent 8 years as a Food Stylist for TV shows. For the last 10 years, I’ve been cooking for families all over Brooklyn as a personal chef. I’m also a proud mom of two amazing kids who occasionally want to cook with me!
Cooking Teacher
Erin Yoon
Korean Sing-along & Korean Traditional Dance Teacher
Erin is a graduate student in NYU Steinhardt's Dance Education program, pursuing a degree in the Teaching Dance in the Professions. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, receiving a BA with a major in Dance and Performance Studies. She also trained in Korean traditional dance at Yewon Middle School and Seoul Arts High School in Korea. With extensive experience teaching Korean dance to students of all ages, from young children to adults, Erin is dedicated to dance education and passionate about fostering meaningful movement experiences for her students.
Arielle is a Brooklyn-based multimedia artist. Her love for clay and sculpture began during her studies in college, where she earned a BFA in Studio Art with an emphasis in Ceramics. Her passion extends beyond her own art, as she’s shared her love of art by teaching people of all ages and helping create community spaces.
When she isn’t in the studio, she is cooking up something yummy as a private chef!
Ceramics teacher