Teaching Artist Roster

Fulfilling a need for connection

Chapter member Peggy Rambach has spearheaded the new Teaching Artist Roster program by volunteering to act as GNSI New England’s Director of Education. When she joined our Chapter she observed that our organization could help connect our members’ impressive experiences as artists and educators with the surrounding communities, schools, and conservation organizations. These GNSI New England members welcome the opportunity to educate and inspire current and future generations to embrace, celebrate, and protect the value of art, science, and nature in our region and beyond.

Available Teaching Artists

General information about available teaching artists is included below. For more in-depth biographic information, course descriptions, and contact information, please click on the More Information button located beneath each artist.

Erica Beade

Erica Beade

Freelance Illustrator & Educator

Located in Waltham, MA

Primary mediums: Graphite, colored pencil, pen and ink

Ages / Grades: Adults and kids 7+

Ability to travel: No travel, some Cambridge area outdoor classes offered, mostly online workshops offered

Gretchen Kai Halpert

Gretchen Kai Halpert

Freelance Scientific Illustrator and Educator

Located in Portland, ME

Primary mediums: watercolor, graphite, pen and ink on paper, film and scratchboard.

Ages / Grades: 15 to adult

Ability to travel: Any distance as long as travel expenses are covered.

Mark Lefkowitz

Mark Lefkowitz

Certified Medical Illustrator

Located in Sharon, MA

Primary mediums: Graphite, charcoal, oils, digital media.

Ages / Grades: College level and higher

Ability to travel: Within 30 miles of Sharon, MA

Peggy Rambach

Peggy Rambach

Writer, Illustrator & Educator

Located in Andover, MA

Primary mediums: watercolor, colored pencil

Ages / Grades: Middle school, High school, Life-long learners

Ability to travel: Within 60 miles of Andover, MA

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