Art Education as a Practice of Care, Thinking, and Connection.
Over the past several years teaching, I’ve come to understand art education not simply as skill-building or creative expression, but as a deeply relational and cognitive practice.
Art classrooms are often where students first learn how to sit with uncertainty, make meaning, attend to others, and understand themselves as thinkers and makers. These are not “extra” skills, they are foundational.
I want to shift this space to reflect more meaningfully on art education as a form of care-based, process-oriented learning, and about why art matters across disciplines, not just within the arts. I will be sharing reflections from teaching, research-informed ideas, and observations from the classroom and studio experiences.
If you’re interested in education, pedagogy, creativity, or how learning can support the whole person, you’re very welcome here.
— Zari Kazadjian
Art & Education
Advancing Education Through Artistic Inquiry.
Current Class Schedule
Mon studio will be resuming classes Saturday Jan 17th.
For more information on our sessions or how to sign up please visit the classes page or contact Zari.
A little about me.
I am an art educator and multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of art, education, and relational pedagogy. My teaching and research explore how art education can support cognitive, emotional, and relational development across learning contexts.
I hold a a DEC in Creative Arts, , AEC in Graphic Design, a B.A. in Art History and I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Art Education. My graduate research focuses on care-based, process-oriented pedagogies that prioritize relational learning, reflection, and creative inquiry over product-driven outcomes.
Drawing from my experience teaching children, adolescents, and adults, I examine how art classrooms can function as spaces for attention, meaning-making, and connection. Through teaching, writing, and studio practice, I advocate for art education as a vital component of holistic learning—one that fosters creativity, empathy, and critical thinking across disciplines and throughout life.
What people are saying!
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A cozy art studio that allows you to express your artistic abilities freely! My daughter has been a part of this studio for many years and absolutely loves it!
Talar Kassemjian
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My 7yr daughter had a fantastic time exploring her artistic side with a variety of paints and brushes. Zari is wonderful, and the setup was safe and well-organized. Highly recommend MonStudio Art for a fun and creative activity!
Sarine Sabounjian
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My daughter had a blast during her class. Zari is very patient and encouraging. She taught us so many cool tricks and techniques. Highly recommend her classes.
Roubina Liberian
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