Events and Classes
I am a K-12 Visual Arts Educator and a Central Minnesota Arts Board Teaching Artist who specializes in classes for individuals with disabilities, but loves working with people of all abilities and ages. Check out the offerings below! I also do private classes and parties.
Upcoming Events
5/9/26
RumRiver Art Center
11 AM
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2 PM
Anoka, MN
5/9/26
RumRiver Art Center
21 Step Gallery
Opening reception with artist talk to follow at 1 pm.
Show runs from 4/25/26 thru 5/30/26
11 AM
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2 PM
Anoka, MN
4/25/26
Art for Children with Special Needs
Varies
St Cloud, MN
4/25/26
Art for Children with Special Needs
Hosted by Fahan Organization in St Cloud, MN. This is a series of 6 classes provided free of charge to children with special needs. Contact ...
Varies
St Cloud, MN
6/15/26
Art At AnNandale Care Center
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Annandale, MN
6/15/26
Art At AnNandale Care Center
Class series open to residents of the Annandale Care Center assisted living, nursing home, and memory care unit.
This activity is made possib...
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Annandale, MN
Previous Events
Creative Connections
Creative Connections
Creative Connections
Art on A Roll
Creative Connections
Creative Connections
Sensory Art at DBSM
Creative Connections
Sensory Art at DBSM
Common Sense
Creative Connections
Sensory Art at DBSM
Papermaking
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Art Naturally
Art Naturally
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Art Naturally
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Sensory Stories
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Adapted Art at ILICIL
Reviews
"The Nature-Inspired Art for Well-Being with Kelly Meyer was a positive and meaningful experience for both residents and tenants at the Annandale Care Center. Participants were engaged throughout the activity and appeared to enjoy the opportunity to be creative, socialize, and share their ideas. The project encouraged self-expression, conversation, and a sense of accomplishment, making it a valuable addition to our programming. Kelly was very professional, cheerful and helpful. She was very hands-on with the residents and tenants and was easy to work with. She successfully planned and prepared for the art sessions, ordered and organized materials, developed detailed lesson plans, visuals and adaptive strategies for the Assisted Living and Memory Care groups and ensured that all participants benefited from her teaching/artistic skills. The outcome was participants being able to make independent design choices, staying focused during the art sessions, and proudly showing off their finished art projects." -Joan, Annandale Care Center
"We had our Program Meeting today. Had to share with you that the Specialist who had a few consumers who attended your class had the best review. She could not sing your praises loud enough. She had all good things to share. Thank you again. So excited for the next class."
- Pam, Independent Lifestyles (ILICIL)
"I didn't really want to participate but she made it so accessible I couldn't say no... I had a great experience and can't wait until she comes back!" - Susie, class participant
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach me at kellymeyerart@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
I teach so many things! Some of those are embroidery, paper making, eco printing & natural dyeing, book arts, kids crafts, sensory stories, experience books, tactile art, and art for people with moderate to severe disabilities.
Sensory stories are stories or books told using objects and engaging the senses to make stories more meaningful for individuals with disabilities and bring the story to life.
It can be difficult for some individuals to make memories, retain memories, or share experience with others due to a communication issue. Experience books come in all varieties, but essentially they are a way for individuals to create a book of an experience to review for retention and to share with others. They can also be used as a communication tool. Here a great resource if you'd like to learn more:
https://www.pathstoliteracy.org/blog/experience-books-tool-conversation
Accessible art really has two meanings:
-Art that crosses sensory modalities, so that the work can be felt, smelt, heard, or seen. In other words, the art can be experienced by all individuals regardless of their physical abilities.
-A way of creating art that is often sensory based and adapted to let all participants engage regardless of physical or cognitive ability.
Personally, I am interested in both of these.
I have worked as a pediatric nurse for over 20 years, particularly with children with special needs. Eventually, I transitioned away from nursing and to work directly with deafblind individuals and it has inspired me in ways I would have never dreamed. In a world of visual art, the visually impaired are often forgotten. Even 3D works are often off limits to touching or interacting with them. Through art I explore the themes of:
-Nonverbal Conversations
-The intimacy of touch & texture
-Wordless stories
-The power of smell & touch on memory
-Tactile art & the ability to create items without the intent to be seen
I would love to speak with you directly to know what your needs are, but in a nutshell I can provide use of a PowerLink to convert appliance/equipment to switch activated, adaptive scissors and other equipment of various levels, and an adventurous spirit.
I am always willing to discuss private classes for individuals or small groups. Just hit me up on my contact page!
Absolutely! If your organization is interested in hosting me, please reach out. I'm happy to discuss your needs, pricing, and provide references if you wish.
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