"if you hear a voice within you say, you cannot paint,
then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced"
- Vincent Van Gogh
- Vincent Van Gogh
Welcome to Art With Jai Studio! Art With Jai is a home-based art studio in St. John’s, NL, where young artists are encouraged to explore, play, learn, and create! From weekly art lessons for kids and private art classes for all ages, to art prints and handmade crafts, there’s something here for everyone to express their creativity!
Meet the Artist / Art Instructor
Jailen Spurrell (she/her) is an artist and art instructor based in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador. Her love of art began in early childhood while growing up in Labrador West, where she could always be found working on a creative project. With the support of her parents, she attended art lessons, camps, and classes with local artists.
In 2014, one of her paintings was selected for display in the Arts & Letters Awards Exhibit at The Rooms, and in 2015, she received a community Teen Talent Award for her art portfolio. In 2021, Jailen completed a Diploma in Community Support Work at Robertson College, aiming to use her creative skill set to support community well-being. She is currently pursuing undergraduate studies at Memorial University, with the goal of completing a Bachelor of Education (Primary/Elementary).
Jailen enjoys sharing her love of art with others and helping people experience the joy, calm, and sense of accomplishment that creative expression can bring. In January 2018, she began teaching private lessons for youth in Labrador West. Since then, she has led after-school programs, summer camps, rehabilitative sessions, and classes for artists of all ages and abilities. When instructing art programs, she is always excited to welcome new and returning students, providing a supportive and calm creative learning experience for all.
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