” My end goal for each student is to have them leave my class with a set of accumulated tools and critical thinking skills that will help them in their future endeavors in Art.”
Jennifer Brakefield
Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy in teaching stems from my past experiences as a student. Learning for me entailed hands-on type activities as well as receiving critical feedback. This enabled me to improve my skills in real time and was directly applicable. I want to make my students feel involved in their education. I also want them to feel like they can achieve their goals by guiding them through the process of learning the necessary mental and technical tools needed to solve any problem they can dream up. Through a combination of lectures, hands on learning and critical feedback I can reach these different levels of learning. I welcome the students’ opinion and am willing to accommodate different learning styles in order for them to be successful. My end goal for each student is to have them leave my class with a set of accumulated tools and critical thinking skills that will help them in their future endeavors in Art.
Past Classes
Basic Color Theory
Learn how color works and how that can elevate your art with this introductory class. Students will lean color theory foundations with interactive lessons. Materials are provided but the student should come prepared to take notes.
Art 101
Learn basic art skill and techniques and become familiar with their uses. Materials will be provided but students are encouraged to bring the supplies they already have. This fun and challenging class is the first of it’s kind at the Northern Colorado Artist Community.
J. Brakefield Fine Art 