About Hot Potato Art Studio
Hot Potato Art Studio started in 2023.
Hot Potato Art Studio began with the dream of providing our kids with a beautiful space to paint, draw, build, and be as creative as possible. A space where young artists have all of the resources to make their imaginations come to life. A space where they can collaborate with other children, build up their confidence, and most importantly, a space where it's okay to make a mess! We made that dream come true by converting our garage into a children's home-based art studio and now has a brick and mortar location at 1661 S Val Vista Dr. #105 Gilbert, Arizona 85295.
Our Teachers
Emily Bacon
Owner & Art Teacher
Emily is a credentialed teacher with a Master’s Degree in Education and 16 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about fostering creativity and confidence through art, so don’t be surprised if your child’s art doesn’t look like the sample. She has a 8-year old daughter, Harlow, who is her inspiration behind the business.
Kate Del Sandro
Lead Art Teacher & Curriculum Specialist
Kate has a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. She has worked in various schools, implementing a choice-based curriculum that encouraged creativity as well as curriculum that focused on early western art history and AP courses in drawing and two-dimensional design. Kate challenges her students to be the best artists that they can!
Megan Hanson
Lead Art Teacher & Tutor
Megan is a credentialed art teacher, with degree in art eduction from ASU. She has experience working with students from Pre-K through 12th grade. She specializes in a variety of artistic mediums including digital art and realistic drawing. She is passionate about helping students develop their own creativity. Check out her work @mrshansonteachesart
Sabra Stephens
Art Teacher
Sabra has a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts from ASU. She has worked as an instructional assistant in Mesa Public schools for 6 years. She is passionate about art and is excited to share her skills with our students. Our students love her kind and patient demeanor.
Sara Dutt
Art Teacher and Tutor
Sara is the owner of Innoverse Steam Center. We love having her on the team as an art teacher and tutor. As a self-taught artist she brings her passion for creativity to each session. Her enthusiasm for art is contagious!
Liz Morris
Drawing Tutor
Liz has a strong foundation is fine arts and years of experience working with children. She has completed advanced drawing coursework at Phoenix College and is skilled at making drawing accessible and fun for kids. You will see Liz leading our drawing classes.
Lacey Stubblefield
Art Assistant
Lacey is a senior in high school with a 4.1 GPA. She enjoys theater, pottery, arts & crafts, and scrapbooking. She is excited to join the Hot Potato team as an art assistant. You will see Lacey helping in our classes and birthday parties.
Sarah Stubblefield
Art Teacher
Sarah has a Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership. She is a mom of 6 and loves making art with her family. You will see Sarah teaching some of our school programs and homeschool classes.