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Meet our staff!
We don't hire just anyone at our studio! We find accomplished, local Denver artists who love to teach! Each team member has committed to our social entrepreneurial business model which includes community fundraisers for non-profits, and valuing community connections. We are proud of our amazing staff and the things they accomplish both in the studio, in their own professional work, and in the community at large!
Nancy, Owner and Manager. Certified Bob Ross Instructor®
Nancy is Owner and General Manager at Sipping N Painting Hampden. After previous careers in early childhood education, interfaith education, community organizing and being a stay-at-home mom, Nancy learned to paint at age 50! She teaches wet-on-wet oil painting as a Certified Bob Ross Instructor (CRI), as well as some acrylic classes. Nancy's goal is to help every customer feel welcome and encouraged to express their inner artist!
Saul, Bookkeeper, Bartender
Saul is an accomplished Bio-medical engineer with a PhD by day, and a helpful bookkeeper, bartender and stockperson when needed. He can sometimes be found selling beer and wine behind the bar, stocking shelves, and otherwise supporting wife Nancy in her business. Counting the days until retirement, Saul enjoys volunteering at a local food bank and pickleball in his spare time.
Jayne, Administrative Assistant, Customer Relations, Event Planner
You will likely work with Jayne to plan your successful private event, or to help you with your registration. Jayne's background includes being on staff at her church, working with seniors, and teaching financial management. classes. Smart, detail-oriented, caring and efficient, Jayne will help you so you can come in to relax and do a little sipping and painting! Working with us remotely from Tennessee, Jayne enjoys spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and two crazy dogs.
Cynthia, Staff Art Instructor
Local Denver artist Cynthia has been with Sipping N' Painting Hampden for almost 9 years! Originally from Maryland, Cynthia studied Fine Art at Washington University in St. Louis. When not teaching our acrylic classes, Cynthia runs her own freelance artist business, specializing in portraits, paintings and fabric art. She's certified in Graphic Design and enjoys taking watercolor classes. Some of her portraits hang in Fortune 500 buildings! Cynthia enjoys being outdoors and spending time with her (also very creative) husband and children.
Trinity, Staff Art Instructor
Trinity is a Colorado native who received her Bachelor's of Fine Studio Arts degree from CSU. Multi-talented, she's been teaching art classes at paint-and-sips, as well as at a private school, for six years. She also teaches "Paint Your Pet" and enjoys creating videos of our customers creating their art! In addition to being an amazing painter, Trinity works as a professional photographer for weddings and other important life events. When not teaching art classes or working as a professional photographer, Trinity also enjoys creating fiber art, traveling and spending time outdoors!
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Bethany, Staff Art Instructor
From journalism to biology to dance, Bethany’s curiosity has taken her down many interesting paths, but art has always been a constant. Inspired by Bob Ross, as so many of the greats are, Bethany started acrylic painting in high school, keeping the hobby throughout her twenties until she was able to combine her two favorite things—teaching and painting!
When Bethany's not painting, you can find her teaching the joy of swing dance at the Mercury Café, laughing with learners young and old in her ESL classroom, or trying to fit an obnoxiously large piñata into her obnoxiously small car (she had her reasons but doesn’t recommend it).
Gilbert, Staff Art Instructor
Gilbert has worked as a professional artist since 2006. Tattooing is his main focus but painting on canvas and teaching have always been a valued means of artistic expression for him. He brings to the studio his experience as a creative small business owner himself. Gilbert is an energetic, outgoing, patient and skilled artist that enjoys being around kind people. Check out his amazing tattoo portfolio on Instagram @besttattoogil!
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Alice, Staff Art Instructor
We're excited to welcome Alice to our team! Alice is a local artist and therapist living in the Denver metro area. She owns a private practice and teaches as an adjunct instructor of social work. She has been painting since childhood and never intends to stop. She has two daughters in college, a cat and a dog. You can see and follow her work on her Instagram page: @therapistartistar.
Raechel, Substitute Staff Art Instructor
After studying Visual Arts at Metro State University in Denver, Raechel traveled to Barcelona to study fine art on a Daniels scholarship. A private school art instructor by day, and occasional art instructor at Sipping N' Painting Hampden, Raechel enjoys a diverse interest in art. She specializes in 2D, 3D mixed media art and digital photography. She also enjoys yoga, guitar and is working on designing her own tarot card deck!
Nakaya, Substitute Staff Art Instructor
Formerly a public high school art teacher, Nakaya is now a licensed real estate professional, community outdoor art exhibitor, photographer and part-time Sipping N' Painting Hampden instructor -- Nakaya does it all! Originally from Virginia, Nakaya and her husband Murray enjoy living in beautiful CO with their adorable dogs. Nakaya has worked with us since 2017, teaching Kid's Camp and classes for all ages!
Gina, Substitute Certified Ross Instructor®
If you take a Certified Bob Ross® class with us, you will likely meet Gina who assists in our Bob Ross classes, and is a substitute for our instructor, Nancy. Gina started taking Bob Ross classes with us and then became certified to teach Bob Ross® classes at the Bob Ross Workshop in Florida!
When Gina is not painting with us, she works full-time at Denver public schools in building maintenance management and creates beautiful art for her web-based art business.