Freelance ILlustration programsInstructed by Ella Bjork Bobzin
I’m a trained and self-taught illustrator with over four years of professional experience, and teaching art is one of the most rewarding parts of being an artist. I design and lead hands-on illustration programs that encourage creativity, artistic confidence, and visual storytelling.
My curriculums are project-based and adaptable, built to give students an oppurtunity to practice skills and use tools to express their own ideas. I’ve worked primarily with children ages 4-14 and offer programs that can be tailored for a wide range of ages,, skill levels, and learning environments. I’ve worked with schools, community organizations, art galleries, and hope to expand to youth centers and enrichment programs.
mini masters in paintingSupplies Provided by Instructor
AGES 4-10
Photos taken by me, during January’s classes at WHAT Art School.
This program introduces young artists to acrylic painting in a supportive & playful environment. Exploring color mixing & brush control, while building creative confidence.
Build Confidence
Program Details
One-day workshops, multi-week programs, or camps
Customizable for age, skill level, and group size
Ideal for enrichment programs, youth centers, art galleries, schools, libraries, or special events
Learn New Approaches
Artists will learn foundational & basic painting skills, practicing composition and visual storytelling through guided projects. Creating painted scenes & original characters while learning basic color theory and proper painting techniques.
Each student will take home a finished project! (Or multiple!)
Cartoon creation & comicsSupplies Provided by Instructor
AGES 7-14
In this character focused-program, artists will strengthen creative decision-making by designing their own original cartoon characters. Practicing basic character building & utilizing creative freedom, while expressing emotion and personality.
Design Original Cartoon Characters
Program Details
One-day workshops, multi-week programs, or camps
Customizable for age, skill level, and group size
Ideal for enrichment programs, youth centers, art galleries, schools, libraries, or special events
Final class of September 2025 at WHAT Art School- students with their completed comics!
Learn the Basics of Visual Storytelling
Bringing ideas to life through original comics or short stories through visual design. We practice blending drawing skills with storytelling, encouraging artists to develop their ideas from concept to finished piece.
illustration lab: visual storytellingSupplies Provided by Instructor
AGES 9-18
This is a slightly more advanced program for older students who want to dive deeper into character & narrative development. Using projects as concept artwork & movie posters, artists learn how their art communicates story, mood & meaning. Developing characters and making decisions with narrative intent.
Practice Narrative Illustration
Program Details
One-day workshops, multi-week programs, or camps
Customizable for age, skill level, and group size
Ideal for enrichment programs, youth centers, art galleries, schools, libraries, or special events
Students pictured with their completed movie style posters, Illustrated by them! January 2026 at WHAT Art School. (1 student not pictured)
(TOP): Student pictured filling in worksheets I provided, designing their main character and color palette.
(BOTTOM): A quick demonstration I drew on a dry erase board, giving examples of different eye expressions
Creative Risk-Taking & Thoughtful Design
Artists learn to trust their creative intincts by exploring design, genre, and color possibilities. Introducing them to illustration as a form of personal expression and a creative discipline. Composition plays an important role in visual storytelling and this program encourages experimentation while practicing key skills.
NEW PROJECTS EVERY CLASS!
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SIgn up your kiddos now! new classes monthly at what art school & gallery!After-school/ weekdays, 2 hours each
Downtown Saint Croix Falls
