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Teaching Artist

Alex Strasser offers teaching artist services for schools, arts organizations, and community programs. Her classes are designed to be engaging, inclusive, and rooted in hands-on skill building.

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Through instruction across traditional and digital media, Alex creates learning environments where students can explore the creative process, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills. From mentoring high school students to leading adult community classes, her approach treats art as a shared language that encourages curiosity, connection, and growth beyond the classroom.

Why Art Education Matters

Art education plays an essential role in how students learn to think, communicate, and understand the world around them. Well-designed programs support creativity while also strengthening problem-solving, observation, and critical thinking skills. Art classes also provide students with a safe space to experiment and express ideas in ways that are often missing in traditional curricula.

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Ultimately, for schools and organizations, these programs help create more well-rounded learning environments that encourage student engagement, collaboration, and confidence.​

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For Alex, teaching art is a passion. She values the way creative work brings people together through a shared process of creation and discovery. No matter a student’s age or experience level, Alex emphasizes discussion, intention, and thought process as much as the final piece. She especially enjoys working with students who arrive believing they are not “artistic,” and watching them leave class proud of something they created themselves. Seeing that shift in confidence and curiosity is central to why she teaches.

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Art classes offer more than technical instruction. They create moments of connection across backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. Through teaching, Alex uses art to foster openness, curiosity, and a lasting appreciation for creative thinking within her community.

Teaching Experience

Alex has extensive experience teaching art to students ranging from early childhood through adulthood, with a strong focus on mentoring high school–age students. She has led after-school programs, homeschool and cyber classes, summer intensives, and adult education courses. Her classes are designed to be adaptable, accessible, and responsive to the needs of each group.

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Class Experiences

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  • Digital Animation

  • Mural Summer Bootcamp

  • Risograph Prints 101

  • Drawing from Life

  • Pen & Ink

  • Block Prints 101

  • Acrylic Painting

  • Crafts and mixed media
     

Organizational Experiences

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  • Erie Center for Arts and Technology

  • Neighborhood Art House

  • Grounded Printshop

  • Dafmark

  • Erie Arts and Culture

This breadth of teaching experience allows Alex to collaborate effectively with schools, nonprofits, and community organizations seeking a reliable teaching artist who understands both creative instruction and program structure.

Get In Touch

Schools, nonprofits, and arts organizations seeking a thoughtful and experienced teaching artist are encouraged to reach out. Whether you are developing an ongoing curriculum, planning a short-term program, or preparing a grant-funded initiative, Alex is happy to discuss goals, timelines, and program needs. Get in touch to explore how a teaching artist partnership can support your students, your mission, and your community.

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