Our Team

Gretchen Weidner, Founder, is a thriving bicoastal artist with fifteen years of public school teaching experience. Her dynamic, expressive paintings are displayed by collectors nationwide. In addition to her pieces on canvas, Gretchen is an accomplished muralist with work throughout CA & NY. She started GWFA Gallery to help students develop the confidence, strength, and vision to develop their identity through art.

Caroline is an accomplished ceramics artists who finds that creating helps her "self-soothe, find my voice, and represent a feeling or idea I have that otherwise cannot be put into words. Being an art teacher is fulfilling as I am able to pass on my knowledge and enthusiasm to my students, and thus help them learn and grow."

Sophia's love of art and education is clear in all she does. Her vibrant style brings great energy to the classroom, encouraging students to explore and develop their own artistic voices.

Our Approach

Self-expression requires a lot more than technical skill. Our artists and teachers position students for a lifetime of creative thinking, starting with studio classes for creative kids.

GWFA Gallery's level-based approach to arts education celebrates short-term and long-term achievements. School-age programming builds a foundation of confidence, helping students define themselves as artists and thrive in a community of peers. 

Classes help students take creative risks, navigate critiques, and grow confidently into gallery mentorship roles. Stop in to see us and learn more!