Antra Ozoliņa

My journey into art education started in 2008 when I volunteered at the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga. I was facilitating community sketching sessions for adults — nothing formal, just people interested in learning to draw. Something clicked. I realized teaching wasn't about showing off technique. It was about helping people see what was actually in front of them.

That led me to pursue formal training. I earned my degree in Fine Arts Education from Riga Stradiņš University, studying both the academic side of art and the psychology of how people learn creative skills. The theory mattered, but the real education happened in the classroom — watching learners struggle with their first watercolor paintings, then seeing their confidence grow over weeks and months.

For the past 16 years, I've conducted over 200 workshops across Latvia. Some at the Riga Art Academy, many at galleries and community centers. I've worked with art supply shops to understand what materials beginners actually need (spoiler: it's way less than most stores try to sell you). And I've developed methods for teaching that work whether you're in a studio or sitting at your kitchen table.

Now at brevoltex SIA, I focus on written education — guides, tutorials, and resources that help people learn independently. The goal's the same as it was in 2008. Everyone can draw and paint. You just need the right foundation and someone who believes in you.