Marta Kotynia
Artist & Teacher
Hello all, Welcome to my page! I have been working with children and their families for the past 30 years; developing, running and implementing art programs. My background is in Fashion, Early Childhood Education and Child and Youth Work.
Fifteen years ago I was introduced to pottery by the wonderful and talented Guida Pirita @theagorastudio. Since then I have been creating hand build, thrown and raku pieces. I feel like I am still in my exploratory stage: observing and learning through trial and error. My experience in this field covers a diverse range of needs and exceptionalities. Including but not limited to: Cortical Vision Impairments, Angelman’s & Charge Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, students with Acquired Brain Injuries and hearing impairments. I am familiar with the use of various augmentative devices, and am a strong advocate for students' needs to communicate.
My goal is to introduce students to the art of clay through enriching projects everywhere I go.
Here are the facilities where I run art and pottery programs:
Holland Bloorview Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital
Varley Art Gallery
Latcham Art Gallery Stouffville
Participation House for Seniors
Sunrise Montessori School
Village Pottery and Art Studio
OMA school for children with Autism
York Regional School Board and and Toronto Catholic School Board
My true passion is fostering creativity in all individuals. It is my goal to provide a comfortable space where participants feel the freedom to create. The joy that appears on the faces of children to seniors, able bodies and those with exceptionalities when a piece has been created, is one I hope to witness for many years to come.