About Whimsy Wees Art Studio in Beaverton | NW Portland
Whimsy Wees Art Studio is a welcoming art studio located in Bethany Village, serving children, adults, and families throughout Bethany, Beaverton, Cedar Mill, and NW Portland. Founded by a former elementary school teacher, we offer hands-on art classes, camps, workshops, and creative birthday parties designed to build artistic skills, confidence, and imagination. We believe everyone is an artist and can discover the joy of creating art in a supportive space.
Creativity, Confidence and Connection
At Whimsy Wees, art is about more than the final product. Our classes encourage artists to experiment, solve problems, express their ideas, and grow in confidence through hands-on creativity.
Meet Our Beaverton and Portland Art Instructors
Lisa Arcangel | Founder, Artist
& Art Educator
Lisa founded Whimsy Wees Art Studio in 2023 after spending 20 years as an elementary school teacher. She holds a B.F.A. from ArtCenter College of Design and believes art should build confidence, encourage curiosity, and celebrate each artist’s unique ideas. Lisa brings energy, joy, and plenty of music to the studio while creating meaningful art experiences for kids, teens, and adults.
Gwen Zydlewski | Studio Manager,
Artist, & Art Insructor
Gwen is an artist, art instructor, and studio manager who has been part of the Whimsy Wees Art Studio team since 2024. She holds a BS in Chemistry and an MS in Forensic Science and worked at Painting with a Twist for many years while attending school. A talented watercolor and needlepoint artist, she loves sharing her skills through our art classes and workshops.
Siena Schofield
Artist & Art Instructor
Siena is a working artist with a BFA in Theatre Performance from Southern Oregon University and over 10 years of childcare and art teaching experience. She loves watercolor, collage, and hand embroidery and is excited to bring these creative workshops to Whimsy Wees Art Studio!
Jeanne leads many of our school enrichment Art Clubs and brings years of experience working with elementary students. Her steady and encouraging teaching style helps young artists feel confident as they explore new materials, techniques, and ideas.
Jeanne Goodyear Art Instructor
Art Experiences for Kids and Adults
Our Studio Promise
Whimsy Wees is an inclusive and encouraging space where every artist is welcome. We celebrate individual ideas, practice kindness, and help artists appreciate their own creativity and the creativity of others.
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