About small chairs and little spoons
About
Vision
Vision
Small Chairs and Little Spoons celebrates Ann's lifelong love of chairs, design, and the everyday objects that spark imagination. Woven throughout her teaching and creative life, these objects—both playful and poetic—invite us to find joy in the little things.
Rooted in the belief that simple objects can hold powerful stories, this project
Small Chairs and Little Spoons celebrates Ann's lifelong love of chairs, design, and the everyday objects that spark imagination. Woven throughout her teaching and creative life, these objects—both playful and poetic—invite us to find joy in the little things.
Rooted in the belief that simple objects can hold powerful stories, this project honors the beauty of design, the wonder of childhood, and the spaces where art, memory, and curiosity meet.
Through installations, pop-ups, and creative experiences, Small Chairs and Little Spoons invites others to pause, play, and be inspired.
Vision
Vision
Vision
Ann believes that art is essential to joyful well-being and critical to education. Guided by a love of nature and a commitment to creativity, she designs spaces that invite exploration, reflection, and connection—where art and the natural world meet.
Through her ongoing project, Small Chairs and Little Spoons, you’ll find whimsical, intent
Ann believes that art is essential to joyful well-being and critical to education. Guided by a love of nature and a commitment to creativity, she designs spaces that invite exploration, reflection, and connection—where art and the natural world meet.
Through her ongoing project, Small Chairs and Little Spoons, you’ll find whimsical, intentional pop-up experiences and collaborations throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Each one is a playful invitation to slow down, make something, and remember the power of creative practice in everyday life.
Let's Create Together!
Let's Create Together!
Let's Create Together!
I welcome opportunities to co-create arts-integrated, joyful curriculum, facilitate art & nature experiences, lead professional development, and bring creative projects to life.
Let’s make something together!
Experience
Let's Create Together!
Let's Create Together!
A recognized leader in Arts in Education, artist, researcher, and collaborator, Ann brings a thoughtful, heart-centered approach to every space she works in. Her leadership is rooted in creative practice, joyful exploration, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Ann is energized by people and places that center community, creativity, and
A recognized leader in Arts in Education, artist, researcher, and collaborator, Ann brings a thoughtful, heart-centered approach to every space she works in. Her leadership is rooted in creative practice, joyful exploration, and commitment to equity and inclusion.
Ann is energized by people and places that center community, creativity, and collective impact, and she seeks out opportunities where art can be a elevated for connection, learning, and personal transformation.
Highlights
- Arts & Education Leader, Public Schools
Years of experience designing and leading arts-integrated programs in diverse public school settings, fostering student voice, teacher growth, and creative school cultures.
- Adjunct Instructor, San Francisco State University
Taught courses in arts education, supporting future educators in integrating creative practice and inclusive pedagogy.
- Curriculum Writer, Palo Alto Art Center
Developed arts-integrated curriculum that connects contemporary art, community, and classroom learning.
- Doctoral Research in Creative Practices
Explored how creative practices can support teacher learning, arts integration, and experiential pedagogy in K–12 settings.
Services
Creative Consultation
Ann offers a range of creative, collaborative services rooted in arts education, nature-based experiences, and joyful learning. Each offering is designed with care, imagination, and a deep commitment to equity and well-being.
- Arts Integrated Curriculum Design
Collaborate to create engaging, standards-based curriculum and programming that weaves the arts into core subjects, fostering deeper learning and creativity in the classroom.
- Art & Nature Experiences
Facilitate immersive, hands-on experiences that connect artmaking with the natural world—perfect for schools, community programs, and wellness events.
- Professional Development & Coaching
Lead dynamic, reflective workshops with educators and leaders that center creative practice, contemporary arts integration, and culturally responsive pedagogy.
- Creative Projects & Installations
Design and co-create playful, thoughtful installations or pop-up experiences—like Small Chairs and Little Spoons—that inspire connection, imagination, and joy.
Creative Work & Current Projects
Current creative works and inspirations
Creative PUblications: Writings and Collaborations
