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.

Aja Daniel

Aja Daniel earned her Fine Arts/Art Education degree from Georgia State University in 2003 and has taught art in both New Jersey and Georgia public schools.

While raising her three children and caring for her parents, she remained deeply involved in the arts by leading her elementary school’s Arts Alive PTA program, teaching private art lessons, completing commissioned artwork, and selling original paintings.

She is excited to bring her experience and passion to Children’s Art Classes of Alpharetta, where she enjoys helping students develop artistic skills, confidence, and creativity through hands-on exploration, individualized guidance, and a strong foundation in fine art techniques that encourage each child to express their unique imagination.