About Us

With degrees in Child Development and Psychology from Cal State Northridge and more than 30 years of experience working with children, Saramanda is passionate about fostering creativity, connection, and care. She previously owned Honey Tree Preschool in Longmont and Carbondale, served as a CASA volunteer with Voices for Children in Boulder County, and interned as a child life specialist at UCLA Children’s Hospital.

Wren’s Nest was born from her desire to create a nurturing, inspiring space where both children and adults can explore the arts and build a sense of community. As an abstract artist, her work has been collected throughout the U.S. and Canada. www.saramandaz.com

Visitors to the studio will find a warm, welcoming environment where creativity is encouraged and each child is cared for with intention and respect. Wren’s Nest reflects Saramanda’s deep commitment to both artistic expression and human connection.

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Heather is passionate about sharing her mindful approach to life with others. After almost a decade of experiencing the benefits of meditating Heather started asking herself, “Why didn’t someone teach me this when I was a kid?”. In 2016, she took Mindfulness to her childrens schools in California and subsequently in Texas. Heather has taken the Mindfulness Fundamentals course and the Mindful Educator Essentials course through Mindful Schools and is trained in the Mindful Schools curriculum. She has also furthered her coursework with the Mindful Communications class through Mindful Schools, and the MAPs or (Mindful Awareness Practice Class) through the UCLA Mindfulness Awareness Research Center. She was certified by the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher (MMTCP) with Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach through Berkeleys Greater Good Science Center, & Awareness Training Institute in 2021. She is passionate about teaching people the tools to cope with stress and develop a more mindful approach to life in order to nurture a positive state of mind.​​​​​

Mom of two growing kids, owner of 'The Artist Tree' studio, lover of art, and people from all walks of life. Kate has a background in art, psychology, and sociology. She has taught art to children and adults for over 22 years. She loves art of all types and instructs art lessons through various media and techniques. Kate's specialties are gaining rapport and connection, and building students’ confidence in their artistic abilities. ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Hi, I'm Britt! Mom to two amazing kids (and a hamster), a professional mess maker, and the creative heart behind my journings at Messy Maker Club & Atelier Birttney Leigh Ann. In our home, art is a way of life; you'll find materials and projects scattered across just about every surface! I'm all about the magic of creating, where the fun is in the process, not just the final piece. So excited to hop into creativity together and make a good mess! I also offer Photography & Videography services for Birthdays/Events/Portraits if you are interested in a photographer/videographer at your next event! You can find out more on my website: www.brittneyleighann.com

Katherine is a lifelong artist and designer whose career began with hand-painted silk lingerie in the 1980s and grew into White Rose, an internationally recognized sleepwear brand carried by over 500 boutiques worldwide. Twice honored in Paris with the Rubans de Madame Figaro award, she later served as Creative Director for major fashion retailers, including Nordstrom. Today, Katherine brings her passion for silk painting and design back to a more personal scale through her artisan line, Sainte Blanc, and by teaching workshops that inspire others to explore color, fabric, and creativity.

I'm Jessica Marshall, a mom, artist, gardener, beekeeper, wife and sometimes professional in start-ups in and around Boulder. I'm multi-passionate and insatiably curious about nature, color, the meditative practices of creativity and building community. My hope is to bring out the creative in you, even if it's for a small window of time each week. As much as I believe that being outside is good for my body and mind, I also believe creativity can be a joyful and restorative practice to add to your life. Please consider this an invitation, together I hope to laugh and dance while we explore the flexibility of acrylics. Join me and find out what kind of art comes from your heart. Together we'll paint landscapes, broad skies, bright flowers and play with intuitive abstracts while we shed the stress of the day, the weight of worry and embrace the possibilities of a blank canvas.

Nicolle is a GenX artist, traveler, and lifelong creative dabbler who believes the best souvenir is the one you draw yourself. Mostly self-taught across mediums from silversmithing to watercolor, she has honed her skills through joyful trial and error. A Colorado native with deep Longmont roots, Nicolle has traveled to more than 30 countries, always filling her sketchbooks along the way. She’s also a CU Boulder graduate, former board member of Arts Longmont, and a firm believer in good pens, quick sketches, Oxford commas, and perfectly packed carry-ons.