ABOUT BLUEBIRD ATELIER
Bluebird Atelier (pronounced uh·teh·lee·ay) is a creative learning studio in downtown Lewisburg, PA offering art classes for all ages, preschool, afterschool enrichment, summer camp, and birthday parties for children. We operate around a philosophy of education that focuses on the learner as a unique individual. Bluebird seeks to cultivate joy, confidence, and focus through the creative arts. Bluebird's approach to learning is based on a combination of the atelier model of the Reggio Emilia school, along with experiential and child-centered philosophies of education. Financial need scholarships are available - contact hello@bluebirdatelier.com
OUR TEAM
JESSI ALMSTEAD, M.ED.
Founder & Director
Jessi has over a decade of professional teaching experience and a master's in childhood education from NYU. She has taught at schools with innovative and renowned arts programs. Recognizing the need for the arts and STEM integration (and the decline in programs in the public schools), she founded Bluebird Atelier to bring her brand of creative learning to the Susquehanna Valley.
ELLISON STROSSER
Studio Manager & Teacher
Ellison teaches students in a number of Bluebird's programs.
She is an experienced art instructor and active member of the Lewisburg arts community. With a background in fine arts and sculpture she teaches through various organizations. She is passionate about sharing her love of art and is dedicated to inspiring and encouraging students at Bluebird Atelier.
CAMILLE BOND
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Camille assistant teaches Bluebird's preschool students, including offering Spanish language instruction. Outside of Bluebird, she is a workforce specialist for in-school youth, and has been a student support specialist for CSIU and an admissions counselor at Lycoming College. She has a bachelor's degree in business and is certified in youth mental health first aid.
BLUEBIRD IN THE NEWS
Bluebird Atelier Named a Top Small Business by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Bluebird Atelier, located at 217 Market St., Lewisburg, was selected from a record-breaking year of more than 15,000 applicants for the national chamber’s annual America’s Top Small Business Awards. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce selected America’s top 70 small businesses from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico.