Our Team
Castle Art Expressions Instructors are supported by a team of two women who enjoy a career of professional experience in the field; implementing, creating and directing activities for people of all abilities.
Founder/Lead Instructor
Elaine Castle, LCAT, ATR-BC
Elaine studied art therapy at the College of New Rochelle where she earned a masters degree in Art Therapy in 1994. She has over 30 years experience as an art therapist working hands on with clients/students of all ages as well as developing and implementing creative programming used by her team of therapists and instructors.
Lead Instructor/Ceramic Artist
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Heidi Klewicki is a BFA ceramic artist with over 25 years experience in providing social, creative and physical learning opportunities for adults and children with and without special needs. Heidi's positive encouraging nature enables her to connect with students and facilitate results in a variety of creative media and circumstances.
Heidi Klewicki, BFA Ceramics
Elaine and Heidi met in 1991 at a summer camp in upstate New York. Together they have enjoyed over 30 years of friendship while enriching people's lives through creative, sensory and physical learning experiences.