Juice + Self is a Grammy-nominated and award-winning husband and wife team and co-owners of Ceo Self Coaching. As alumni of the world-class Full Sail University, they combine their extensive music industry expertise to empower adults and high school students to succeed in the independent music industry. They were independently nominated for Best Album with J. Cole’s “Forest Hills Drive” and have garnered multiple awards, including several RIAA-certified plaques for tracks like “Love Yourz” and Future’s breakout feature alongside YC with the radio smash “Racks.” Achieving these accolades independently and uncompromised, Juice + Self are the perfect instructors for anyone looking to achieve success as an independent music entrepreneur.
Loretta Marie Chandler is best known as “Dusty Tyler” on the hit TV series “Fame.” The award-winning performer, writer, and producer is giving back to the industry that has given her so much. As an alumnus of the internationally renowned California Institute of the Arts, Loretta thrives on encouraging other artists to be more today than they were yesterday and to never give up on their dreams.
Natisa Williams is a self-taught fashion designer with ten years of experience in sewing and embroidery machines. She has been teaching children in home daycare, in mentoring and tutoring programs, and in sewing courses virtually throughout Covid-19. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and a degree in Criminal Justice.
Patrice Gates is a University of Louisville college graduate with a BA in Fine Arts and a Minor in Creative Writing. She is a professional artist who specializes in portrait and still life painting, having participated in art shows and competitions across the metro Atlanta area. Her goal is to inspire and uplift others by creating artworks that highlights beauty and fashion and the uniqueness in women.
Kobe Opare is a multidisciplinary artist based in Atlanta, Georgia. His captivating and thought-provoking artworks blend realism and abstraction, creating a unique and captivating visual experience with a deep appreciation for nature and the complexities of human emotions. Kobe received a Undergraduate studies in painting from Georgia State University and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Lisa Waldron is the creator, producer, distributor, and face of Zen Zaia Candle Co. LLC, making soy candles, wax melts, and so much more. She also shares and teaches her craft to help people learn more about sustainable products. Her products are eco-friendly, vegan and free of chemicals, supporting a natural life.
Phoenix Aquino Sabino is a Master Choreographer and yoga instructor with over 20 years of experience in instructing both kids and adults, as well as performing throughout New York and Atlanta. She founded Phoenix Dance36 and Flex Therapy by Phoenix as a way to integrate dance, fitness, and Martial Arts.
Stephen Armstrong is a graduate of West Georgia Technical College with a primary focus on portrait and cinematic photography. Having attended Shutterfest and Professional Photographers of America Conference, Stephen shares his love with others and help them capture unforgettable moments with the touch of a button.
Leslie K. Nelson is the founder and CEO of PIVOTAL Connections, LLC. She has twenty years of combined service to the U.S. Military and Federal Govt., with over nineteen years in the nonprofit industry, as well as multiple degrees. She is now focused on her passion of professional development, with a focus on preparing, inspiring, valuing, optimizing, and transforming aspiring leaders.
Joseph Falligan is an expert and professional drawing artist as well as medical and comic book illustrator. He also illustrates for video games and animations. He studied at the New York School of Visual Arts and Jersey City State University with a focus on medical and biological illustration.
Arnold German studied under the internationally acclaimed artist Virginia Fouche Bolton and studied art at the Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL. He worked several years working for advertising agencies in Charleston, SC, and has work in many public and private collections.
Katherine Williams is a homeschool graduate with ten years of piano instruction. She started teaching piano in 2017, working with children and seeing their love for music grow. In addition to her love of music she enjoys theater and is a volunteer on the Executive Committee at Southside Theatre Guild in Fairburn.
Krystel Sanchez is an illustrator and crafter based in Douglasville who studied at the Atlanta College of Art and Savannah College of Art and Design. She is the creator and owner of Krystel’s Creations, a place where she envisions any project for a client with even the smallest idea. She believes that with bright colors and positive attention to detail, imagination truly has no limits.
Tammy Jane Barton has been teaching acting to all ages for well over 30 years. She has worked with multiple art centers and schools and currently owns and operates “A Company of Friends” educational productions. She is an award winning Director, a published playwright, has directed over 200 productions to date, and is a private acting coach.
Dana Helton is a logistics specialist by trade and an artist by passion. She has been creating, teaching, and selling custom glass art for more than twenty years. She is an avid equestrian, a member of South Cobb Arts Alliance and the Carrollton Artist Guild. Her work has been sold all over the USA, Virgin Islands and Canada.
Want to Teach an Arts Class?
Artists or craftspeople interested in teaching a class or workshop are encouraged to Contact Us. We are interested in one-session workshops, short-term classes, and semester-long classes. We are interested in theater, dance, literary, musical, visual art and craft disciplines. Contact our Program Coordinator at: Brittany.Gilbert@artsdouglas.org for additional questions.