Young Artist Classes (ages 4 - 12)

Manuel Adolfo Villalobos is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator from New York. He has achieved a bachelors in Art Education from Long Island University Post and is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group A SideOf Darkness (A.S.O.D), were he goes under the stage name OG Manny G. Through his music and art he expresses socially and politically driven awareness which is showcased in his artwork and rhythmic lyrics.

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Karl is a visual artist and educator who brings curiosity, creativity, and a sense of fun into the studio. With experience teaching art to students in grades K–7, he creates hands-on lessons that encourage experimentation, storytelling, and creative confidence. He studied Liberal Arts and Sciences at SUNY Stony Brook, Nassau Community College, and Mohawk Valley Community College.

Sarah Ely is a long-time lover of everything art. She enjoys exploring her emotions through her abstract paintings and drawings, while occasionally diving into digital art. Sarah has taught for the past 4 years at Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport for students with special needs. Her teaching philosophy is to make sure all students feel welcomed by demonstrating how art is accessible to all.

Caryn is an early childhood art educator and jewelry designer who inspires creativity through playful, hands-on art experiences. She teaches at the Early Childhood Center at The Community Synagogue, leads after-school art classes, and teaches at Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts.

Bran Peterson is a Long Island artist, animator, and art educator with a degree in Art and Design Education from Adelphi University. His background in traditional and digital art inspires students to build confidence, creativity, and technical skills in a fun, supportive environment. At The Art Guild, he teaches beginner drawing, acrylic painting, Procreate, and children’s art classes.

Phillip DiResta is a professional character designer and illustrator with more than 25 years of experience bringing toys, comics, and entertainment brands to life. An SVA graduate, he teaches students the drawing and design skills professionals use to create memorable characters while encouraging creativity and individual style