SUMMER STAFF

Wilho (Wil) MacNeil is Albuquerque, born and raised. He attended Harwood Summer Art Camp when he was little and has worked as a Junior Guide and Guide in the past. He has also worked as an extended day teacher with Escuela Del Sol and an Educational Assistant in Albuquerque as well as Los Angeles. Wil graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2021 with a BA in linguistics, and is currently working on his MA in linguistics. In his off time, he enjoys tapestry weaving and cross stitch, but has picked up some other art skills from the wonderful teachers at Harwood.

Jordan was raised in New Mexico and is back after receiving Bachelor of Arts degrees in Creative Writing, and Media and Visual Culture from the University of Redlands. Jordan believes education is a process of growth that begins first and foremost in our schools, but if done right instills an attitude that continues that process indefinitely and is only improved by helping others in their own process. Living that belief, Jordan is always looking for opportunities to grow with others in  community and is why they joined the Escuela del Sol team in 2021.

Sara Baecher is an artist whose work includes a variety of different mediums and subject matters. She utilizes acrylics, watercolors, markers, plaster, and other mixed-medias. Her subject matter is eclectic, often utilizing floral patterns, insects, animals, and plants.

Harley Kirschner is a mixed media artist and instructor. He has been teaching young people art locally for nearly two decades. His passion for teaching stems from a desire to help people find an outlet for self expression, including making wearable works of art, personal narrative through zine making or getting grounded by playing with dirt!

Pearl Sunrise is a weaving teacher. She includes weaving concepts that are both traditional indigenous and contemporary.

Jacob is an artist and printmaker who was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from UNM and turned his focus to Printmaking while he was there. He uses Printmaking to express his love and appreciation for his community, and wants to help students realize how powerful art can really be.

Hello! My name is Connor Swayden, I am a second-year student at The University of New Mexico majoring in Animation and minoring in Studio Art. I have been sketching, painting, and creating ever since I was little with the dream of being a Disney Animator. I have been studying animation since high school, taking after-school classes and learning on my own to achieve this dream. Art and animation are a big part of my life as a creative storyteller, and I hope to create and foster the same passion in those I interact with and teach.

Michael Certo has been an artist, educator and gallery curator in Albuquerque for over 25 years. He has taught drawing, painting, mixed media and sculpture classes at the Harwood Summer Art Camp since 2009. He continues to be an active artist, curator and educator in the local arts community.

Sarah is an artist and educator from Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is a current student at UNM in the Art Education program. Her work focuses primarily on painting with a mixed media approach exploring themes of familiarity, space/place, memory, and symbols. As an educator she believes her role is to facilitate the exploration and expansion of a child’s knowledge and confidence when working with art making materials. Guiding students through new ideas and concepts to allow them the space to grow and play as artists.