Meet Our Instructors
Our expert, caring teachers help young artists build technical skills, grow creatively, and have FUN with other kids who love art, all in a beautiful and inspiring studio setting made just for them.
Christine Thornton
Ms. Christine is the owner and founder of Hello Art Studio. She has a BFA in Art Education from the UofI, and taught art at Mt. Prospect D26 before staying home with her kids. She taught art lessons out of her house for many years, then opened Hello Art Studio in 2019. Since then, she and a team of fabulous teachers have been teaching art in this thriving creative community.
Lauren Chaharbakhshi
Ms. Lauren is a former science teacher turned artist and art educator. Ms. Lauren has been part of the Hello Art Studio team since we opened in 2019! She specializes in working with young children and developing our Little Artists curriculum for ages 3-6. She also teaches Special Events and Mini Camps.
Lori Ann Greidanus
Ms. Lori Ann has over 20 years of teaching experience with a background in art and reading. She creates and teaches our Art Start classes for ages 5-7 as well as Special Events and Mini Camps. Ms. Lori Ann is thrilled to be a teacher at Hello Art Studio.
Tara Schile
Ms. Tara has a rich creative background in theater, education and art. At Hello Art Studio, Ms. Tara teaches Special Events and Mini Camps to all ages using a variety of media. She specializes in coming up with creative ideas that kids love.