At The Artful Gathering in Bethel, OH, we believe creativity is meant to be shared. Our studio is more than a place for art classes. It is a joyful, welcoming space where talented teaching artists run their own businesses while offering hands-on artful experiences for children, teens, adults, and families. If you have been looking for educational experiences of variety and interest, our team brings exactly that to the community.

Each teacher at The Artful Gathering brings a unique personality, skill set, and creative vision to the studio. From fiber arts and painting to sewing, mixed media, mosaics, and homeschool art, our teachers create meaningful opportunities for students to learn, explore, and make memories.

Meet Our Creative Team

Claire LaJoye of Kozy Kat Crochet

Claire LaJoye brings warmth, whimsy, and creativity to the studio through her fiber arts classes. Her favorite thing to teach is fiber arts, mostly crochet, and she has a gift for making students feel excited and capable as they learn something new with their hands.

Claire offers some truly unforgettable classes. One favorite is the chance to create a yarn snake complete with a birth certificate, googly eyes, and a whole personality. She also teaches a charming class where kids learn to crochet a collar for a stuffed animal friend, with the stuffed animal included in the ticket. Students can also enjoy making a crochet hanging plant and other playful projects that blend imagination with practical skill-building.

Claire’s classes are perfect for students who love cozy, tactile projects and want to experience the joy of making something from yarn. Her business is Kozy Kat Crochet, and the best way to contact her directly is by email at KozyKatCrochet@outlook.com.

Kassondra, The Homeschool Art Teacher

Kassondra is known around our studio as the queen of homeschool art classes. Formally trained as an art teacher, she attended Mt. St. Joseph for Art Education, just like Jessica Blankenship. Today, she is a full-time homeschool mom who joyfully leads homeschool art classes designed to encourage creativity, confidence, and connection.

Kassondra has developed many exciting classes for a wide range of ages and interests. Her offerings include a weekly art club for teens and tweens, sewing machine basics, and even painting classes for adults. She has many skills and loves sharing the joy of art with children, adults, and the whole family.

Her online name is The Homeschool Art Teacher, and she also owns Chachi’s Closet, an online thrift store. Kassondra’s classes are a beautiful example of the educational experiences of variety and interest that make The Artful Gathering so special. 

Jamie Norvell of Creations of Studio 39

Jamie Norvell is another formally trained art teacher whose creativity reaches far beyond the classroom. She runs a coaching business for fellow creative entrepreneurs online and also leads many in-person workshops at The Artful Gathering. Her classes range from adult collage workshops to children’s birthday parties, along with Bible journaling, scripture creativity, and more.

Jamie is the owner of Creations of Studio 39, and she loves helping women grow in confidence while creating with all kinds of mixed media. Her teaching style is encouraging, expressive, and deeply rooted in joyful discovery. She also travels to teach and happily spreads the joy of artistic exploration everywhere she goes.

In Jamie’s own words, “I’m Jamie and I own Creations of Studio 39. I love teaching women how to be more confident creating using all kinds of mixed media!” If you have questions, you can text or call her at (513)503-2677.

Michele of 1508 & Co.

Michele, the creator of 1508 & Co., is a true renaissance woman with a wide range of talents and passions. She brings depth, beauty, and purpose to everything she creates, from publishing books to teaching fabric and mosaic classes.

Michele also has a heart for encouraging the next generation. She leads experiences that help young tween girls and their mothers grow into confident, happy lives. One especially meaningful offering she has developed is a letter subscription designed to encourage, inspire, and positively influence young girls through snail mail each month.

Her classes and projects offer more than just art instruction. She creates space for connection, confidence, and personal growth. Michele’s work is a wonderful part of the heart behind The Artful Gathering.

Myranda Steffes of The Crayon Cauldron

Myranda Steffes, owner of The Crayon Cauldron, is another valued part of our growing studio community. She adds to the creative energy that fills The Artful Gathering with imagination, color, and discovery. As one of the businesses operating within our studio walls, Myranda helps make our space a destination for hands-on learning and artistic adventure. She has a passion for bringing women together to do something for themselves while creating relaxing, memorable, creative events for women! 

The Artful Gathering is proud to host teachers and creators with a wide range of specialties, and Myranda is part of that exciting mix of talent that gives families access to educational experiences of variety and interest in one welcoming place.

Jessica Blankenship of The Artful Gathering

Why Families Love The Artful Gathering

What makes The Artful Gathering so unique is that each teacher runs their own business within the walls of our studio in Bethel, OH. That means our community gets access to a rich variety of classes, workshops, and events all in one creative home. Every teacher brings her own style, expertise, and vision, making each visit feel fresh and inspiring.

• Hands-on learning for all ages
• Creative classes in many different media
• Joyful educational experiences that inspire curiosity
• Local small businesses led by passionate art teachers
• Meaningful opportunities for families, children, teens, and adults

Whether you are looking for crochet, painting, sewing, mixed media, mosaics, homeschool enrichment, or creative faith-based workshops, The Artful Gathering offers something special. Our teachers are here to help students not only learn skills, but also build confidence, make memories, and experience the joy of creating.

Come Create With Us

We are so proud of the talented teachers who call The Artful Gathering home. They each bring something beautiful to our studio and to the Bethel community. Together, they make our space a hub for hands-on artful experiences and educational experiences of variety and interest.

If you are ready to explore a new class, support local creative businesses, and discover the joy of making art in person, we invite you to come experience The Artful Gathering for yourself at 120 E. Plane St. Bethel, OH 45106