TINY-R SCHOOL OF ART & DESIGN

2026-2027 Complete Course Catalog

Making art accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Tiny-R School of Art & Design is Heijeu Arts' premier teaching artist program, bringing professional, accessible art education to communities across Minnesota—especially rural areas where arts access is limited.

Our teaching artists are experienced professionals who believe that:

  • Everyone is creative

  • Art is not about "getting it right"

  • Making art builds confidence, community, and joy

  • Creativity matters at every age

  • Access to art is a right, not a luxury

Whether you're exploring a new medium, building creative confidence, or discovering how visual thinking can transform learning, our programs meet you where you are.

Heijeu Arts is committed to: 

✓ Affordable pricing for all backgrounds
✓ Accessible, judgment-free learning spaces
✓ Professional instruction from experienced artists
✓ Focus on process over product
✓ Building creative confidence alongside skills

Heidi Jeub

Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from the University of Minnesota (1999) and a Master of Professional Studies in Arts & Cultural Leadership (2017). Her multidisciplinary practice spans painting, bookbinding, collage, and public art.

Heidi teaches from lived experience—discovering how visual thinking transformed her own learning and emotional processing. Her programs are built on the belief that everyone can access creative thinking, and that this access can be transformative.

With 15+ years of teaching experience in Minnesota schools and afterschool programs, Heidi's approach combines academic rigor with joyful exploration, prioritizing creative confidence and authentic self-expression.

Website: www.heidijeub.com 

Painting & Visual Journaling

Breanna Rhodes

Breanna graduated from Saint Cloud State University in 2023 with a BFA in 2D Media and minors in Art History and Psychology. She completed two internships at Bruno Press and has been teaching printmaking independently for over 3 years.

Breanna loves combining pop culture with painting and printmaking, and brings infectious energy and accessibility to every class she teaches. Her approach makes printmaking feel approachable and fun, whether you're a complete beginner or refining your skills.

Website: breannarhodesart.com

Printmaker

Heather holds a BA in Theatre and has been a theatre artist and educator for 16+ years, with a strong performance background. She combines her theatrical expertise with hands-on sewing and upcycling skills to create joyful, imaginative workshops where participants feel safe exploring character design, storytelling, and creative play.

Heather's classes celebrate imagination, sustainability, and the magic of giving forgotten things new life. Her approach builds confidence and community while keeping the joy of making at the center.

Website: heathermastromarco.com

Theatre Artist & Soft Sculpture Specialist

Heather Mastromarco

Charlene Ridlon is a professional pastel artist with deep expertise in color theory, blending techniques, and helping artists at all levels discover their voice with pastels. With 30 years of experience, Charlene brings both technical mastery and genuine encouragement to every workshop.

Her approach honors both beginners exploring pastels for the first time and experienced artists refining their practice. Charlene believes pastels are an accessible, joyful medium for creative expression at any age.

Website: www.charleneridlon.com

Pastel Artist

Charlene Ridlon

    • Linoleum Carving with Brea

    • Make & Take a Print with Brea

    • Sock Puppet Studio

    • Pillow Creatures

    • Creative Clothing Transformation

    • Visual Journaling for Personal & Educational Growth

    • Creative Research (Library or Museum)

    • Pastels with Charlene Ridlon (2-3 hours per session)

    • Foundations of Art & Design through Abstract Painting with Heidi Jeub (2-3 hours per session)

    • Make & Take a Print with Brea (drop-in event, 2-4 hours)

    • Sock Puppet Studio (class/drop-in, 2-4 hours)

    • Art For All (3-4 hour indoor event)

    • Visual Journaling for Personal & Educational Growth (single workshop, 2-4 hours)

    • Creative Research: Visual Journaling (library partnership, 2-4 hours)

    • Creative Research: Visual Journaling (history museum partnership, 2-4 hours)

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