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“Our Girl Scout troop loved this workshop! Natalia invited the girls into her beautiful studio space, shared her process, and put real artists’ tools into their hands. She gave them the freedom (and guidance) to create their own art materials and invent their own colors (#SpacePurple #MayanVelvet #Galaxy #Kagenta #M’Copper)! Natalia weaves together math, chemistry, art, and ecology to create an immersive experience that feels special. Our troop was so engaged and curious, and I can’t wait to see what they’ll create with their handmade paints!”

— Liz Radzicki, Parent

“Isabelle loved art class with Miss Natalia. She planned an amazing interactive lesson and Isabelle was very engaged. She loved the story, the movement, seeing art and MAKING ART. It was so creative, too- using different materials like a straw and aluminum foil to create a stormy painting/print. This was a new art experience for Isabelle and she is so proud of her painting. Natalia is talented; her energy radiates even through zoom and Isabelle was connected and responsive. My shy girl even participated and shared! I can’t wait for the next 5 weeks and I know Isabelle is excited, too!”

— Allison Constable, Parent

“Natalia has been teaching our neuroatypical kindergarten-aged son on and off since the age of two. He thrives with adults who really ‘see him,’ so we seek teachers and therapists who are motivated to joyfully connect with children. Natalia listens when kids speak and shares her fullheartness for life with each student. So many classes (art and otherwise) focus on *outcomes* - a completed project, the right answer, a personal best. Natalia’s approach is an antidote to this high-pressure trend. She meets children where they are at on their journeys. Her warmth fills up and builds up my sweet little boy. I recommend with highest praise her classes and storytimes.”

— Riva Soucie, Parent

“Natalia is an incredibly engaging art educator, whether it’s in person or online. Her lesson for Tin Can Kids (a virtual field trip program for families) was accessible, creative, age-appropriate, and warm-hearted.”

— Emily Kotecki, Museum Educator

“Natalia is a gem. She can bring light and love to a room full of kids or adults. We have worked with Natalia in developing workshops and hands on, drop in, art making experiences for the North Carolina Museum of Art and she has always delivered. The experiences she crafts are thoughtful, engaging and beautiful. She can help you create an experience for any audience that helps them make connections through art in a truly meaningful way.”

— Kristin Smith, NCMA Education Staff

“I had the pleasure of working with Natalia when I hired her to lead an art therapy workshop as part of a self-care series for the public that I organized. The class had about ten people and lasted 1.5 hours. Natalia was exceptionally easy and efficient to work with, and brought with her a manner of professionalism and warmth that I appreciated. She kept the class focused and engaged while giving participants one-on-one attention. I highly recommend her to potential clients because of her expertise and great collaborative working style. ”

— Julia Caston, Artist and Arts Administrator

“Natalia is a wonderfully creative, intuitive and compassionate person. She has been a student of mine, a teacher at one of the schools in our A+ Schools network, a potential A+ Fellow and a workshop creator and facilitator for other A+ Fellows (the consultants who provide professional development for A+ Schools of NC). In all these capacities, Natalia has been a brightly shining star. Most recently, Natalia offered an interactive workshop as part of our work on diversity, equity and inclusion. Natalia was able to hear our needs, adapt her ideas as we collaborated together, create a highly engaging session and meet our goals with flexibility, ease and grace. She is an empathetic and personable leader, hearing all voices and gently guiding the work. Honestly, I can’t speak more highly of her. She is one of the most unique, deeply committed and talented individuals that I have had the pleasure to work with.”

— Michelle Mazan Burrows, Director, A+ Schools of North Carolina