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Welcome to 4Cats Arts Academy!

Art Smart Kids! Combining creativity, knowledge and fun!

4Cats Arts Academy believes the best way to introduce children to the arts is through fun.
If children can learn about the arts in a fun way, and think of artists as real people, the exciting
world of art will be open to them for the rest of their lives.

4Cats encourages creativity, learning and independence to help students develop confidence,
technical skills and a love of learning for life!

Mrs. Joey Simon created 4Cats Arts Academy in 2003. The business began as small
workshops run from her home.

4Cats has now grown to 10 locations!

 

Joey Simon has a degree in Psychology with a minor in Art History and is a trained
Montessori teacher. Joey is married to the amazingly talented artist, Darryl Simon, is a
mother to three wonderful boys - Jet, Tex and Cash and she is an artist!

Darryl Simon is a trained artist with a degree in graphic design and illustration.
Darryl also trained at Vancouver Film School for animation and film.
He has worked in the film and animation industry for over 10 years. Darryl's paintings have been shown throughout Canada and internationally.

Tara Gray is a trained artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Visual Arts department at UVic. She has experience and enthusiasm for working with a wide variety of mediums. Her love of art, history, and culture inspires her to travel, learn and teach. She has taught elementary and high school students in Canada and abroad for several years.

Jennifer Hope holds a B.A. from U-Vic and a Masters in CERTESL. She has taught elementary, high school and special needs children in various countries. Jennifer is an avid traveler with a passion for art and art history.

Leanne Hopkins has a B.A. in Anthropolgy and has worked as a
teacher for all levels of students. Leanne taught at Reggio Emilia Art School for 4 years.
Leanne's passion for art and culture has inspired her as an artist.

Barbara Nicolle has a degree in Psychology with a focus on Child Development and is a trained
4Cats Montessori teacher. Barb is an artist who is passionate about teaching while encouraging creativity and fun! She is mom to the lovely and talented artist - Garnet!