About
Hello, my name is SUE PUCHOWITZ. I am a certified art teacher with a background in art therapy and multi mediums teaching ages 4 through 15 and adults. I have been a professional art educator teaching in a public and private setting for over 35 years in my personal art studio of Elkins Park, and currently, relocated my new space location to the Rittenhouse area of Philadelphia. My studio is a private, safe, germ-free, green environment for all to enjoy.
Goals:
I am an advocate of building one’s self esteem through the many mediums of art including clay, drawing, painting, sculpture, sewing and all mixed medias. Previously I promoted each artist's work at many local businesses and public facilities in the area including Cosi, Starbucks, Moderne Life Interiors, Rhinosaurus, Jenkintown Dance Studio, Barnes and Noble, Old Navy, Langman Gallery of Willow Grove, Elsie’s Coffee Shop, and the Elkins Park Library. Now, it's time for center city! It’s all about nurturing that happy place of self satisfaction that reveals your true creative accomplishments. That’s my goal!
Approach:
Art savvy? Not necessary! Just be curious and have a good time. I use an open-ended, problem solving approach in planning an art experience in the studio.
Through that approach I cover material usage and techniques in multi mediums. We work and re-work through the creative process to accomplish each individual’s idea, one on one, until finally, the student feels successfully fulfilled. “Voila” that wonderful smile of creative joy appears.
Credentials:
Philadelphia College of Art -
Art Education K-12 with a concentration in Drawing/Painting and Art Therapy
Tyler School of Art-
Graduate School
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Art Teacher at Springfield and Lower Merion Township Schools and Private Schools
Springside and Erdenheim Schools
Gladywne School and Harriton High School
Wetherill School
Adath Israel
Owner and Operator of Private Art School for Children and Adults since 1980
Proprietor of Summer Art Camp
Teacher-Consultant in Art Workshops for Public and Private Concerns
Creator of Party Décor for Businesses and Private Affairs
Children’s Art Advocate for Elkins Park Library, Cheltenham, Abington, Jenkintown Township, Little Friends of Rittenhouse Square and Local Businesses
Special Events Coordinator for Schools, Organizations and Businesses
Architect and Creator of Elkins Park Library “Children’s Tile Towers” Permanent Sculpture 1991
Empty Soup Bowl Dinners at the Castle, Beaver Arcadia College
Delaware Valley Green Building Council united with International Interior Design Association “Finish Fashion Show” at Philadelphia Convention Center- Delaware Valley Green Council Fashions Created + Modeled by Students in the Art Room
Television Show CN8 - Holiday Projects with Connie Colla
Art Workshops at "COOK" -Audrey Claire's Collaborative Kitchen
Best Painting and Drawing Teachers Award in Philadelphia 2020
Newspaper and Magazine articles: Philadelphia Magazine, Montgomery Times Chronicle, Main Line Times MOMMY NEAREST: Application for Mothers announcing activities for children around the city
