Gaea Steinbach MFA
I am an independent designer, interdisciplinary artist, and instructor with a rich background in the liberal arts. I have collaborated with a diverse range of clients in the music, fine art, fashion, and theater industries. I have BA degrees in English and Sociology, as well as degrees in Art, and Creative Writing. Graduated Summa Cum Laude from ASU in 2009. I earned my MFA in Art and Costume/Fashion Design in 2018. In 2009 I also attended Cambridge University in the UK. As a freelance writer, I have written many travel and art related articles as well as bios and marketing content and am an award-winning playwright. My unique style as a Designer and instructor inspires cultivating creativity through understanding of ones own aesthetic view.
Areas of Expertise
As a multidisciplinary artist, I passionately dedicated myself to merging my visual arts expertise with the enchanting world of performing arts. As an instructor, I empower my students to unleash their creativity across an array of disciplines, amplifying their opportunities and uniting a vibrant community of artists. Together, we dive into an exhilarating exploration of diverse mediums and innovative avenues for authentic self-expression through the magic of art.
Art Director
As an art director, I confidently lead diverse projects in theater and entertainment, expertly coordinating the visual direction while overseeing talented teams of designers and artists.
Costume Designer
My passion is designing costumes for the theater, as it provides an exceptional opportunity to delve into historical and fantasy elements that traditional fashion design often overlooks.
Illustrator and Artist
Visual art mediums encompass illustration, drawing, painting, sculpting, and photography, each a powerful form of expression that commands attention and inspires creativity.
Instructor and Curriculum Designer
The Fashion and Costume department at Yavapai College was expertly developed to provide cutting-edge education and training by me. I developed the department and wrote all the curriculum for the courses provided in the Fashion and costume concentration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t see your question here please feel free to contact me about any questions you have regarding our current or future class offerings. Feedback is always appreciated and helps us to grow and have a wider outreach to the many artists who call Seattle home.
Is it possible to change my date?
Absolutely! As long as you provide us with enough notice (48 hours) and there is available space in another class. We can keep your payment and put it towards a different course of equal value. This process is different from our refund process. If you require a refund read our refund specific policy.
Tell me more about your cancellation/refund policy
Once you have signed up for a class and paid the registration fee you’ll have your spot secured. Refunds will only be given out two weeks before your class. Otherwise we can keep your payment for a different class date. This is because of limited availability and we would like to make sure others have time to sign up if a space opens.
How does the billing process work?
Once you have registered for an upcoming class we will send you our payment information to secure your place. We take Venmo, Zelle, and Pay Pal. Payments must be sent within 48 hours of receiving the payment information. Any registration not secured by a payment within 48 hours will not be guaranteed a space in the class.
How do Individual Private Lessons work?
If you are interested in individual instruction, we will review what kind of classes you are looking for and the duration that works best for you. Depending on the number of private lessons, funds will either be accepted as a lump sum or a monthly fee.
Can I receive a receipt for my order?
Absolutely! We will issue an invoiced receipt for all your lessons. Always feel free to contact us with any questions about payments and our payment process.
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