Youth Art Class
Meet Our
Youth Educators
Kasie Watts
Lead Youth Educator
Kasie helped develop the Mini Makers program and all of our summer camps at The Sheboygan Collective. A lifelong artist, Kasie has always seen art as a way to explore and express the world around her. Inspired by books like Cassie’s Magic Flowers and James and the Giant Peach, her imagination finds beauty in the unexpected and splendor in everyday moments.
Her creative practice spans painting, printmaking, textiles, photography, and more—guided by emotion and energy rather than medium. Kasie’s passion is helping others see the world in a new way and encouraging kids and adults alike to express themselves fully through art.
Jo Schramer
Lead Youth Educator
Jo Schramer is a multidisciplinary storyteller passionate about sharing the art of visual narrative with creative youth. With a background in Sequential Art from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Jo previously worked as a background painter for animated television and cartoons. Since moving to Wisconsin, Jo has immersed herself in the Midwest’s indie art scene, presenting at comic fests, zine fairs, and self-publishing her zine-format comics—including her long-running mini-comic series, Pizza Rat.
Jo’s teaching is rooted in Zen principles, valuing joy in the creative process, curiosity, resourcefulness, and confidence. Her classroom encourages out-of-the-box thinking and celebrates the path less traveled, making space for every young artist’s unique voice.
Lola Jakimczyk
Program Assistant
Lola Jakimczyk is a Sheboygan-based muralist whose vibrant, imaginative work can be seen throughout the community—including at Sunday Dough and Above & Beyond Children’s Museum. With a deep love for public art and playful color, Lola brings creativity, warmth, and positivity to everything she does.
As a returning mentor from our youth art camps, Lola brings experience, patience, and encouragement to the studio, helping young artists feel seen, supported, and inspired to create boldly.