Meet our Instructors
Art/Craft Instructors
Jayda Calon
Jayda is an art teacher at the Chuck Maclean Art Centre. She grew up just outside of Camrose, graduated from Camrose Composite High School, and attended Augustana for the first two years of her Fine Arts degree. In April 2021, she graduated from the University of Alberta's main campus in Edmonton with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Distinction.
Throughout her degree, Jayda enjoyed working and experimenting with a variety of mediums, including collage, drawing, and painting. Her areas of specialization include acrylic painting and figurative clay sculpture. Passionate about both art and education, she strives to inspire young people through arts education and foster a vibrant youth arts community within the City of Camrose.
To view her artwork, visit her Instagram @jalonart.
Jackie Emmott
Jackie is a self-taught artist primarily working in watercolor, digital art and pattern design. She is inspired by the beauty and complexity of nature and her style is illustrative botanicals and landscapes. She paints as a way to express her creativity, to disconnect from life's stresses, and to enjoy the beauty of life around her. Jackie loves gathering ideas while exploring the prairies where she lives, and from places her and her family travel. She also loves sharing her passion for painting and has been teaching watercolor workshops since 2022. She does some custom commission work, has painted logos for local businesses, and sells art on products like t-shirts, blankets, and stickers online.
Stephanie Lane
Stephanie is a passionate fluid artist and owner of Abstract Underground Studio, specializing in alcohol inks, acrylic inks, resin, India inks, and high-flow acrylics. Inspired by the movement, colour, and unpredictability of these mediums, she creates vibrant, one-of-a-kind artwork and loves helping others discover the joy of the creative process.
A popular instructor at the Chuck MacLean Arts Centre, Stephanie teaches a wide variety of resin art workshops, along with other fluid art techniques. Her classes are welcoming, hands-on, and designed for all skill levels, encouraging participants to experiment, explore, and create with confidence. Through her engaging teaching style, Stephanie shares the beauty of fluid art and the excitement that comes from embracing creativity and unexpected results.
Mindy Marshall
Mindy Marshall is a self-taught mixed media artist based out of Camrose Alberta. She has had her work showcased in the Camrose Art Walk as well as featured in The Art of Camrose online magazine, including the cover. Mindy has shared what she has learned over the past 12 years teaching beginners drawing and acrylic classes at the Ruffington House and the Chuck Maclean Arts Centre.
Most recently she participated in the fundraising gala Starlight, Star bright, Winter Showcase of the Arts at the Jean & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre.
Lesley Schatz
Lesley Schatz aka LBoll is a professional artist ( oil and watercolour) who has had one man shows since graduating from Alberta College of Art in 1974.
As an artist/ academic, Lesley completed a BFA (2010; U of S ) as well as a Master’s degree in Aboriginal, Social and Ecological Justice majoring in Cree language and minoring in Andragogy through Educational Foundations; U of S, 2012.
Lesley has been a practicing visual artist (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking and Art History) for over 40 years. As an Artist in Residence facilitator, she taught a program called Mouthbows and Murals where schools were able to join in the construction of an Aboriginal musical instrument and complete a mural on canvas using the verses and chorus of a song picked to inspire.
Leanne Shapka
The beauty of being raised on a Saskatchewan ranch has propelled Leanne to do art since before she can remember. Her work is inspired by nature. Subject matter portrayal is influenced by Colour, Texture and Movement to engage diverse perceptions and to elicit viewers’ emotions. Leanne believes this is accomplished not by what you see but how you see. Memory and perception play a big role in this endeavour. Therefore Leanne considers herself to be an Impressionistic artist.
Holding a BA in Psychology, Fine Art and Criminology from U of A - Augustana, Leanne also studied Visual Communications and Fine Art in Medicine Hat College, Fashion Design at Blanche Macdonald Institute in Vancouver. She is currently obtaining her after-degree B Ed. in Secondary Education at the U of A, hoping to teach junior high art and psychology. While attending universities, Leanne designed interiors of homes and businesses from Saskatoon to Vancouver among many volunteer projects. Before going back to school, Leanne was a special needs Educational Assistant in Camrose, AB where she was inspired by the
children and her coworkers.
Isabelle Spohn
Isabelle is a painter and illustrator studying for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Alberta Augustana Campus. She believes that everyone needs a creative outlet in order to live a balanced life. Sharing our creations with others is not just personally fulfilling, but an important part of building our community and understanding of one another. She wants to help people express themselves by building the technical skill that allows them to satisfy their own artistic cravings, and by creating artwork that resonates with her audiences.
Isabelle paints the things she likes. Lately, she's been inspired by Vampires, particularly those from the imaginations of Anne Rice and Bram Stoker. She also enjoy Sci-Fi, with the Alien movies and Love, Death, Robots being big inspirations for her project Women and Machines.
Fitness Instructors
Hooba
Originally from Egypt, Hooba has been belly dancing since childhood and has completed extensive training, including instructor-level courses. Her classes teach authentic Oriental dance in a fun, welcoming, and beginner-friendly environment. Through belly dance, Hooba helps students build confidence, improve body awareness, and express themselves through movement while sharing the beauty of her culture.
Julieta Garcia
Julieta is excited to begin her Zumba teaching journey and share her passion for fitness, movement, and fun with the community. With multiple Zumba certifications already under her belt, she is committed to creating energetic, welcoming classes that help participants stay active, build confidence, and enjoy every workout. Whether you're new to Zumba or a seasoned dancer, Julieta's positive attitude and enthusiasm will have you moving and smiling along the way and follow her page.
Chelsea Treleaven
Chelsea is a certified Barre and Pilates Instructor who is passionate about helping others build strength, confidence, and healthy movement habits. She loves creating welcoming and engaging classes that encourage participants of all fitness levels to stay active, challenge themselves, and have fun while reaching their goals. Through her positive energy and supportive teaching style, Chelsea helps make fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Interested in becoming an instructor?
Share your skills and passion with the community! If you are interested in teaching a class, workshop, camp, or program with the City of Camrose, we'd love to hear from you.
Please email us with the following:
- Current résumé
- Images or examples of your work (if applicable)
- Relevant teaching or industry experience
- Proof of liability insurance
- Police Information Check
- Vulnerable Sector Check (required for instructors working with children and youth)
Our team reviews all instructor applications to ensure we provide high-quality, safe, and engaging programs for participants of all ages. We welcome proposals in arts, fitness, wellness, recreation, and more!