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The Richfield Art Studio 3838 Brecksville Road, Richfield OH 44286, #330-659-9232
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Sarah Costic Early in life Sarah developed a strong desire to make, research, learn, and to share art. She believes that each person is a significant contributor to the community within a learning environment. The act of making things in group settings sparks a creative energy that generates a sense of belonging and personal growth. Sarah has a Bachelor of Science in visual arts education K-12 and is working on a Master in Art History. " A studio classroom that is filled with students making and sharing ideas overflows with life. I enjoy participating and supporting this type of environment. The Richfield Art Studio as an extension of this creative philosophy." Sarah Costic 1989-1999 Medina County Enrichment Program, Art Educator 2-3 grade 2000-present Brunswick High School, Art Educator 9-12 grade Foundations, Ceramics, Sculpture, and Portfolio 2008 Ohio Master Teacher 2008 - present Founder and owner of the Richfield Art Studio
How did the Richfield Art Studio begin?...it evolved over a lifetime At age six, I knew that I wanted to be a high school art teacher. My parents support the arts and filled our childhood with rich cultural experiences. We spent hot summer nights enjoying the Ohio Ballet, touring museums throughout the country returning to the Cleveland Museum of art regularly, and attending the theater often. My dream of teaching art was accepted and encouraged. My high school art teacher, Mrs. Sandra Nedoh recognized this passion and provided a teaching opportunity with the Medina County Enrichment Center. At age 16, I began working as an art teacher for gifted and talented students in the second and third grade. These enthusiastic students proved to be fabulous teachers that have made a lasting impression. I graduated HS and completed my undergraduate degree at The University of Akron in both Art Education and Ceramics. I met my husband, ice carver, Aaron Costic while in college. Aaron introduced me to world travel and invited me to join him on a trip to Jamaica early on in our relationship. We traveled to Jamaica many times. Here, I befriended a fabric artist and teacher, Tookula Natamara. Tookula created her own art school in the hills of the Blue Mountains. Her school provides the Jamaican community with a source of art education. Tookula's friendship, art, and school is the inspiration for The Richfield Art Studio. Kathy Curnow, an art history professor, at Cleveland State University ...
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Olympic Flame,
Sarah teamed up to help husband, Aaron Costic to carve this 3,600 lb ice
sculpture in Canada, 2010