Teresa Van Mol has big plans for her beautiful studio situated on the Tiger Creek at the corner of Old Highway 441 and Lake Rabun Road in Lakemont. “This is a great little spot,” she says. “I love sharing it with the community.”
For now, that “sharing” includes art classes for children and adults in her 800-square-foot studio along with yoga three days a week. The children’s classes are for ages 5 to 16 and include four 3-hour sessions – usually in the mornings. Class size is limited to eight students.
A graduate of the Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Fla., Teresa teaches the basics of drawing and painting including color theory, composition and color design.
“It’s a fun class, but a serious class,” Teresa advises. Each student has their own easel and works on a variety of subjects. “We try to incorporate things that are fun for the kids.”
Each session concludes with a group critique where students talk about their work and what they learned that day. “The quality and quantity of work children are able to produce constantly amazes me,” Teresa notes.
Adult sessions are typically day-long workshops that go from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “In any class, everyone’s going to be at a different spot,” Teresa says. “We let them do their thing… develop their own style. I don’t want any student to study me or paint like me. I’m here to help guide them to finding their own approach and enjoying the process along the way.”
Teresa also offers vinyasa yoga classes on Thursday, Friday and Saturday morning. A certified instructor from the Asheville Yoga Center, she has nearly 20 years’ experience and focuses on practicing physical postures, breathing exercises and meditation.
In the future, Teresa looks to expand her teaching schedule, sponsor art shows featuring other local artists and add sculpting classes as well. Upon request, she offers private classes and does commissioned works – primarily of people and animals.
For more information, contact Teresa via phone or email.
Teresa Van Mol Studio
8773 Old 441 South
Lakemont, GA 30552
Phone: 706.765.8891
Email: teresabvanmol@gmail.com