JENNY SANTA MARIA
FLAME TIP STUDIO LLC
MISSION STATEMENT
Beliefs shape everything.
I invite anyone who may carry limiting beliefs about the arts or shy away from an art class to attend any workshop, as I design my workshops around a core belief of my own: that we are born creative, and that art is our first language. I draw on my background in special education to serve what I see as the most underserved population in the arts—the general public. My work centers on creative empowerment, and each workshop is thoughtfully designed with the hesitant or curious creator in mind. Over the years, I’ve worked with people of all ages and backgrounds in libraries, schools, museums, team settings, and retreats, creating collaborative, inclusive environments that emphasize connection, skill building, cultivating presence, and the pleasure of making together. My aim is for every participant to leave not only with new skills, but with a renewed sense of possibility—a growth mindset, a can-do attitude, and the confidence to continue exploring their creativity in ways that feel enjoyable and sustaining long after the workshop ends. The ultimate aim of Flame Tip Studio is to help the arts move beyond the workshop and into daily life; to ignite the spirit and spark a lasting relationship with the arts.
I am a Teaching Artist of many media and several folk art traditions including pysanky, embroidery, observational drawing, watercolor pencil, sewing and creative mending, and I offer enriching lectures on artists in history in various higher education settings. Perhaps my greatest gift is bringing out the gifts in others and it would be a joy to help you see what you are capable of.
"If you can write your name, you can do this."
- Event coordinator at Jerry's Artist Outlet, West Orange NJ
"I was so impressed with the art - but I think even more than that - your command of the room and the mood and the experience. You were superior and I do hope we get to support you in the future. "
-Norma Wine, Sr. Librarian at
Rahway Public Library, NJ
"I want to thank you for the outstanding class you gave. Everyone who attended was delighted and you were a pleasure to work with. I was amazed at how you showed up early, calmly assisted and explained everything, and were cleaned up and packed ready to go at the appointed time. I told the library director that as far as presenters I've had share here, on a scale of 1 to 10 you were an 11!"
- Participant, Newport RI
I truly enjoyed your class and learned so much. I also found it to be very moving. I cried tears a few times, especially when a participant shared a song with us. I am eager to practice on my own and picked up a dozen eggs right after class. If you ever give a "Pysanky 102" class to explore more techniques, I would be the first to sign up. You are such a story teller, artist, and teacher!"
- Diana, Participant,
Hackettstown, NJ
"Thank you again for sharing your talent in, not only your unique artistic ability, but even in teaching, managing and presenting. You are gifted in many ways! You certainly teach more than art and provide a truly lovely experience in your class that I hope to pay forward in my own daily life. Thanks for shining bright and lighting the ways for others."
- Mark, Allentown NJ
"Thank you for sharing your passion, message of peace, and passing on the craftsmanship of the old world!"
WINTER 2026
Arts Programs Proposal
for Libraries & Community Spaces
2026 Pysanky
Workshop Proposal
2026 Creative Programming Proposal
for 55+ communities
