Laurel Koss Art Work

Youth and Adult Art - Laurel Koss teaches Pastels for Youth, Book Binding, Papermaking and Journaling classes. She has been teaching for 22 years. She received her Bachelors of Art Degree in Journalism from Temple University. She studied art through the UCLA Extension Program and studied Calligraphy at Whitelands College in London, England. In addition to teaching for the City of Torrance, she has taught at various Los Angeles City and County Libraries, the Hammer Museum and Kidspace Museum. Her work has been shown in group and solo exhibits. Laurel introduces her students to the work of various artists and writers, then presents a demonstration of medium and techniques. She encourages imagination and individuality. Her goal is to broaden her students’ knowledge and confidence in a variety of art mediums.