Michelle is an experienced and beloved art teacher in the area with over 20+ years of experience.  With an art history background, she teaches through that lens and uses the elements of art, principles of design, genre, and processes as a framework for her lessons for both children and adults. Michelle also teaches hands-on art history enrichment classes and camps under her business "Smart About Art", volunteers at the Museum of Fine Arts and does drop-in art with new refugees.

Suzanne has studied weaving through the Vermont Weaving School and Gather Textiles and is a member of the Boston Weaver’s Guild. Her textile experience includes weaving, garment sewing, and botanical dyeing techniques. In her studio, Suzanne practices weaving as a slow craft and a tool for mindfulness, focusing on the connections between weaving, the body, and the natural world. Inspired by the rich lineage of the craft across generations and cultures, Suzanne understands weaving as a source of creative gathering. She aims to make weaving accessible by finding and making tools for weaving out of everyday materials

Margaux is a very enthusiastic maker. Former Creative and Marketing Director of Berroco Inc, she has worked in the yarn industry for over 15 years. She is a teacher, knitwear designer and content creator who loves sharing her creative journey. She loves sharing videos and laughs via social media. An avid karaoker, Margaux finds joy in cultivating community and she lives for storytelling. She lives in Natick with her husband and two sons. 

Marlene Schlesinger is a preschool speech language pathologist who works in the Wellesley Public Schools. She has two children of her own, one of which is diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Marlene draws from her professional experience on a special education team and her personal journey to thoughtfully facilitate support groups for parents of neurodivergent children.

Jessica is a licensed therapist, holistic motherhood wellness coach, trauma informed yoga teacher and certified personal trainer, and owner of Emotions In Motion. Jessica is on a mission to redefine motherhood and is passionate about empowering women to prioritize their well-being and live healthier, happier, and more connected lives.

Ann Marie is a local Framingham mom of two and owner of The Marketing Moms: a digital marketing agency that helps you grow your business through online content with a focus on content creation, and organic social media through adverising and audience growth.