Jacksonville, FL

Barbara Gay

Barbara Gay, the founder of Children’s Art Classes, is a certified art teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience. She earned her degree in art education at the University of Wisconsin. Barbara has developed and implemented an in-depth art curriculum for children that has gained recognition in the Southwest over the past two decades. Barbara continues to refine our curriculum and training program. In addition to teaching at her Jacksonville studio, she is responsible for instructor training and mentoring.

Her philosophy of art education focuses on building her students’ self-esteem through public recognition of their achievements. “The proof is in the pudding!” has been her motto. Teaching is her passion.

Katelyn Cagayan

Katelyn Cagayan studied with CAC for a decade, developing her artistic skills year upon year since childhood under the guidance of Ms. Barbara and Mrs. Stephanie. Now as a teacher, her ambition is to provide the same encouraging environment she was given, that her students may freely explore their creative sides and be inspired to take their art to the next level. She is after the heart of art and the joy of her students.

Sue Kalicki

Sue recently moved to Jacksonville from Omaha, NE, where she taught art in Omaha Public Schools for 20 years. She has a Bachelor’s in Art Education from the University of Nebraska and a Master’s in Integrated Arts from Lesley University.

Sue enjoys mixed media art (painting, collage, art journaling, bookmaking, etc) and has attended and taught many workshops over the years. She has been published in Somerset Studio magazine and has participated in public art projects in Nebraska.

Sue enjoys working with children because they have such active imaginations and enthusiasm for creating art.

Ann Lewis

Ann Minotti received her Bachelor’s in Fine Art from the University of North Florida. During her time there she studied oil painting, drawing, ceramics, and advance printmaking methods. Her
work has been exhibited in several shows and she continues to make work today out of her passion for art.

Children’s Art Classes was introduced to Ann at a young age. She attended classes here for 6 years before continuing her studies in art at college. Her time at CAC, as a student, helped
shape a passion for teaching art that has brought her back now as a teacher. Ann is very excited to have the privilege to work with Children’s Art Classes and looks forward to helping
more children discover a love and passion for art.

Barbara Gay

Barbara Gay, the founder of Children’s Art Classes, is a certified art teacher with over 40 years of teaching experience. She earned her degree in art education at the University of Wisconsin. Barbara has developed and implemented an in-depth art curriculum for children that has gained recognition in the Southwest over the past two decades. Barbara continues to refine our curriculum and training program. In addition to teaching at her Jacksonville studio, she is responsible for instructor training and mentoring.

Her philosophy of art education focuses on building her students’ self-esteem through public recognition of their achievements. “The proof is in the pudding!” has been her motto. Teaching is her passion.

Stephanie Larsen, President

Stephanie Larsen, President of Children’s Art Classes, studied art at the University of Colorado–Boulder. Her emphasis in art is charcoal and pencil drawing. Stephanie works closely with the founder of Children’s Art Classes, teaches classes at the Jacksonville studio location, and participates in the overall development of the Children’s Art Classes four-year curriculum.

As President, Stephanie also leads all aspects of franchisee training and support. From initial business planning, to site selection, marketing and launch planning, Stephanie has personally executed each franchise and will help drive your long-term success.