Alpharetta, Georgia

Blake & Elena Burnett

Blake and Elena are passionate about children, visual art, and creating meaningful connections within the community. As active parents involved in their daughter’s school and extracurricular activities, they saw firsthand the joy and confidence that creative expression brings to young minds. This inspired them to take the next big step—opening a Children’s Art Classes studio in Alpharetta, GA to share that experience with other families.

With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business, Blake and Elena bring both heart and strategy to their studio. Their goal is to create a welcoming space where children of all ages can grow artistically, build self-esteem, and feel supported every step of the way. Whether you’re new to art or nurturing a budding young artist, Blake and Elena are excited to be part of your child’s creative journey.

Katharine Norman

Katharine grew up in central Kentucky and earned her undergraduate degree in Studio Art from the University of Kentucky, focusing on both photography and fiber. She later completed her Master of Arts in Art Education at the University of Florida.

Since moving to Atlanta in 2008, Katharine has been sharing her love of art with students for more than a decade. In recent years, she has dedicated herself to building arts programs within her community and is thrilled to be part of Children’s Art Classes in Alpharetta. She believes that art education fosters connection, respect, and an appreciation for diversity among her students.

Beyond the classroom, Katharine loves traveling—especially to the beach—attending concerts, camping, and reading with her book club. She also enjoys exploring artists’ markets, cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats, and continuing to nurture her own creativity.

Susan Feliciano

Susan Feliciano is an artist and educator with over 20 years of experience, whose teaching philosophy is shaped by her travels to 28 countries across four continents. She brings a global perspective to the classroom, fostering creativity and experimentation through STEAM-based art programs.

Feliciano has received prestigious honors, including the Florida Art Education Association Elementary Art Educator of the Year, Skevy Ralis Art Education Award of Honor, and was nominated for 2025 Teacher of the Year in recognition of her leadership. She has been awarded multiple grants for her innovative projects including the Ellies Teacher Travel Grant and a Fulbright Memorial Fund Fellowship to Japan.

Beyond the classroom, she maintains an active studio practice, exhibiting work nationally and internationally, with recent shows at the Miami Dade Public Library System, Miami; Museum of Contemporary Art, Atlanta; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Westport; Centro Cultural Dominico Americano de Santiago, Dominican Republic; and ArtHill Gallery, London.

Feliciano has participated in prestigious artist residencies, including ProjectArt Miami and the Juried Artist Program at Oolite Arts. Her work is held in prominent public and private collections, including Bank of America, Royal Caribbean International Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines, and Oceania Cruises. Her paintings have been featured in influential publications, including Publications and Florida Design Magazine.

She holds a Master of Science in Art Education and a Bachelor of Fine Art from Florida International University, where she also served as an adjunct professor.