These interactive sessions, led by a professional artist and Registered Graphic Designer, encourage personal expression and discovery, while implementing the main Elements and Principles of Art. Cross-curricular learning occurs as students are encouraged to draw upon their own experiences and exercise critical thinking to complete an original piece of art.They learn that there is a process to art in order to reach the desired effect. Your students will also develop their public-speaking skills during the reflection and peer-critiquing portion at the end of the session.
Founder Story CREATIVE, KNOWLEDGEABLE, AND PASSIONATE ABOUT ART AND DESIGN, LISA DI BATTISTA IS A DETAIL-ORIENTED AND ACCOMPLISHED ART WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR AND REGISTERED GRAPHIC DESIGNER WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE.
In addition to a strong artistic foundation, Lisa connects well with children and has extensive experience working with them. She creates and leads successful workshops in numerous schools in the TCDSB, TDSB, and DPCDSB. She is enthusiastic and loves the energy from young minds. Teachers describe Lisa’s artistic instruction as lively and fun, capturing the attention of her young audiences in a supportive and creative environment.
Lisa also enjoys giving back to her community. She is currently a Scout Leader and has volunteered at preschools and elementary schools, offering innovative educational activities. In addition, she has made valuable contributions as a committee member of St. Gregory Catholic School’s annual art exhibit and auction, entitled ARTucate.
In 2008, Lisa founded Flint Design, a sole proprietorship focused on providing custom graphic design and branding solutions to a varied customer base and continues to lead this successful endeavour. Over the course of her career, she has earned a number of promotions, award nominations and honours, such as the R.G.D. Design at Work Award. She then moved to apply her skills in a classroom setting teaching art workshops. She now conducts these workshops in schools as well as teaching art classes privately in a small "studio setting"
Lisa’s industry experience, combined with her commitment to education, gives students valuable insight into possible career paths that are rooted in art, including Graphic Design, Architecture, Illustration, Photography, and Industrial Design. Her love of art and the desire to share this enthusiasm with younger generations serves as an inspiration to students participating in her innovative and compelling Art Workshops.
