As a published children's book author and illustrator, Ellie teaches what she knows! We'll learn the art of kiddie lit from concept, through format, text, cadence, finding your voice, style of artwork, to submission. No prior experience necessary.

We use traditional methods, (no AI or graphics)...think Beatrix Potter, Goodnight Moon, or your beloved childhood favorite.

You could be on your way to creating something very special.

Thursdays, 2:00pm - 4:30pm June 5th - July 24th

Class maximum size: 12 Students

Members: $225

Non-Members: $275

Materials fee: $25.00 Students to purchase in class

Ellie has been drawing, painting and writing stories since she can remember.  With a BA in Literature and a Master's in English, she taught Creative Writing at Lagrange College and various art classes at SCAD in Savannah,  as well as working in the Art Therapy space with children, seniors and soldiers returning from deployments.

Ellie has taught drawing and painting classes and workshops while raising  7 children, and now as the owner/innkeeper of The Firefly at Madison, she offers paint parties and art and writing retreats to her many guests. She has published 2 children's books (so far) about the lovely animals that keep things interesting at the Firefly, and has more in the works!