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.

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.

Lindsay Brenner is a local Albuquerque artist. She likes to use recycled materials and fiber while making her art, but she likes to use many kinds of media as well. She likes gardening, traveling and being outside.

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.

Lana is a painter and ceramic artist currently pursuing an MFA from UNM. Before moving to Albuquerque in 2022, Lana worked full time as an elementary school art teacher in Santa Fe. Much of Lana‘s art practice is inspired by her experience as an art teacher; they use bright colors and familiar shapes to reflect and share the magic of everyday lives. Lana believes that anyone can be an artist, and that creating art is an essential part of the human experience. 

Hailey recently graduated from UNM with a BA in Fine Arts, specifically theatre. Her background is mostly in improv and writing. She has been the president of improv club at CNM as well as participated in couple of competions and 90s sitcom improv show. As far as writing, She has done several sketch comedy shows and aided in the development of a variety of plays, including some “choose your own adventure” projects. Currently, she is working as the head of new works for Blackout Theatre Company and a member of Cutthroat, an improv team.