About The Artist’s Realm
The Artist’s Realm was created from a simple idea— that creativity should feel accessible, exciting, and personal.
I wanted to build the kind of space I always wished existed. a place where people of all ages and skill levels could explore art, music, and creative expression without pressure, without intimidation, and without feeling like they had to “get it right.” Too often, creative spaces focus on step-by-step results or cheap materials instead of providing the time and tools necessary for real growth.
The Artist’s Realm is different. This is a space for learning, experimenting, building real skills, and developing your own style. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to grow your skills further, this is a place where you can show up as you are— and leave feeling inspired.
Meet Ms. Kait, the Founder & Lead Visual Arts Instructor.
Hi! I’m Kait, the owner and founder of The Artist’s Realm.
I’ve been working professionally as a full-time artist for over eight years now, and teaching for the last five. My career began at a small custom apparel shop in Wesley Chapel before evolving into full-time graphic design and illustration work for major apparel brands across the country. While I absolutely loved building a career as a designer and freelancer, one thing never changed—I always found myself coming back to teaching.
Art has always been a part of my life. I grew up in a family of artists where creativity wasn’t just encouraged—it was celebrated. Some of my earliest memories involve making things, experimenting, solving creative problems, and learning that art wasn’t just something beautiful to look at; it was a way to understand the world and express who you are.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to teach students of all ages in a variety of settings, including teaching for the tech start-up, Tract, The Lesson Company, and Pinot’s Palette. Every experience taught me something valuable, but I always felt like something was missing.
I kept meeting people who genuinely wanted to learn art and take it seriously, but didn’t know where to begin. Others had been told they “weren’t creative,” or felt intimidated by traditional art education. Many classes focused on copying a project without ever explaining the artistic principles behind it or helping students develop lasting skills.
That’s why I created The Artist’s Realm.
My goal isn’t just to teach people how to paint or draw. It’s to help people discover their own creativity, build confidence in their abilities, and develop skills they’re genuinely proud of. I believe creativity is one of the most meaningful parts of being human, and everyone deserves a place where they feel encouraged to explore it without fear of making mistakes.
Whether you’re picking up a pencil for the very first time or you’ve been creating for years, my hope is that The Artist’s Realm becomes a place where you’re inspired to keep learning, growing, and making art that you’re excited to share with the world.
When I’m not teaching, you’ll usually find me exploring nature, collecting rocks, reading, or working on one of the many creative projects I somehow always seem to have going.
I can’t wait to welcome you to the studio and be part of your creative journey.
Meet Ms. Alyssa, Photography and Digital Media Instructor.
Alyssa Gilleo is the Photography & Digital Media Instructor at The Artist’s Realm, where she teaches both kids and adults through structured, hands-on weekly classes.
Alyssa is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Digital Arts and Sciences at the University of Florida, with a focus in animation. She is also a graduate of Pasco-Hernando State College, where she earned an Associate in Science in Digital Media Technology as well as an Associate in Arts.
Her professional work is focused on design for digital marketing, and she brings more than a decade of professional photography experience to the studio. Her background includes photography, digital media, branding, graphic design, visual storytelling, and creative content development.
In her classes, Alyssa helps students build both the technical and creative sides of photography and digital media. Students may explore camera fundamentals, composition, lighting, portrait photography, visual storytelling, photo editing, digital collage, graphic design, branding, typography, and other creative digital techniques.
Beyond her professional experience, Alyssa is a warm, encouraging, and deeply creative presence in the local arts community. She brings an upbeat, approachable teaching style to The Artist’s Realm and creates a supportive environment where students can experiment, ask questions, build confidence, and develop their own creative voice.
Alyssa teaches Photography & Digital Media classes every Wednesday at The Artist’s Realm.
Meet Mr. Steven, Guitar, Piano, and Drums Instructor
Steven is the music instructor at The Artist’s Realm, where he teaches one-on-one lessons in guitar, piano, and drums.
He has been playing music for more than 15 years and has several years of experience teaching students in a lesson-based setting. His background as both a musician and instructor allows him to work with students at different ages and skill levels, whether they are picking up an instrument for the first time or continuing to build on skills they already have.
At The Artist’s Realm, Steven focuses on creating lessons that are approachable, encouraging, and individualized to each student. Because music lessons are taught one-on-one, students are able to move at their own pace and spend time developing the skills, techniques, and musical interests that are most relevant to them.
Steven teaches guitar, piano, and drums and brings a relaxed, supportive energy to the studio that helps make learning an instrument feel less intimidating and more enjoyable.
Whether a student is completely new to music or looking to continue developing their abilities, Steven’s goal is to help them build confidence, strengthen their musical foundation, and enjoy the process of learning.
Steven teaches private music lessons on Tuesdays at The Artist’s Realm.
What Sets Us Apart
Real Skill-Building
Real skill doesn’t just appear after a two-hour class. At The Artist’s Realm, we focus on personal long-term goals to help improve your artistic skills.
Supportive Environment
The Artist’s Realm is a curated space crafted purposefully by a local community of artists, designers, musicians, and photographers to be perfect for learning. With only the highest quality materials, supplies, and teachers, we strive to be the perfect environment for artists.
Confidence Through Creativity
Leave our studio feeling proud of what you create. Watch yourself or your student improve their skills steadily over time.
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At this time, we do not offer free trial classes.
Our weekly classes follow a month-long curriculum, and many projects take multiple weeks to complete. Because each lesson builds on the previous one, students are enrolled through a monthly membership rather than individual trial classes.
If you’d like to see the studio before enrolling, we’re always happy to schedule a free tour!
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Our weekly Drawing, Painting, and Homeschool classes are membership-based and are not available as individual drop-in sessions because many projects are completed over multiple class sessions.
If you’re looking for a more flexible option, our Open Studio sessions are available as drop-ins (space permitting) and are perfect for artists who want to work on projects at their own pace.
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Memberships must be purchased online.
During registration, every student completes important paperwork including emergency contacts, medical information, and studio waivers. Because memberships are automatically billed each month, we require all memberships to be managed through our online registration system.
Cash payments are accepted for select workshops and Open Studio drop-ins.
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Your first payment is processed when you enroll.
After that, your membership renews automatically on the 1st of each month, covering all classes scheduled during that month’s billing cycle. You may cancel at any time.
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New memberships are automatically prorated, so you’ll only pay for the classes remaining in that month’s schedule.
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The Artist’s Realm is an approved provider for both PEP and Unique Abilities (UA) scholarships through Step Up for Students. Eligible families can use their scholarship funds toward qualifying classes.
Frequently Asked Questions!
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We’re not currently hiring part-time instructors for weekly classes.
However, we’re always looking for talented artists interested in teaching specialty workshops. Workshop instructors teach up to one workshop per month and are contracted as independent (1099) instructors.
If you’re interested, we’d love to hear from you through our Teach With Us page!
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Pricing varies depending on the program.
Our monthly art memberships are similarly priced, while specialty programs such as private music lessons and future pottery classes will have different pricing due to class size and instructional format.
Workshop pricing is determined by each individual instructor and may vary from event to event.
Current pricing for all classes can always be found on our booking website.
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The Artist’s Realm offers private birthday parties, networking events, creative team-building activities, and other private group experiences.
We’re currently putting together our private event packages. If you’re interested in booking a private event, please reach out through our Contact page and we’d be happy to discuss your vision.
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Absolutely!
We’re always happy to show prospective students and families around the studio. Tours are completely free and are a great opportunity to see our classrooms, ask questions, and learn more about our programs before enrolling. You can reach us directly to schedule a tour through our contact form or by calling or texting our phone number.
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We offer classes for a variety of ages, including children, teens, and adults. Age recommendations vary by class, so please check the individual class listing for specific age requirements and recommendations.
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No. All students must register online before attending class.
Because many of our classes have limited seating and are already approaching capacity, we cannot guarantee availability for walk-in students. If you arrive without a reservation, there’s a chance the class may already be full.
Registering online also allows us to:
Reserve your seat
Collect emergency contact and medical information
Prepare enough supplies for everyone attending
Ensure we stay within our classroom capacity
We highly recommend reserving your spot as early as possible, especially if you’re enrolling multiple family members.
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Nothing! Unless otherwise noted, all art materials are included with your membership or workshop.
You are welcome to bring sketchbooks or personal art supplies, but nothing is required.
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Let us know as soon as possible— Makeup classes will be available depending on class size and instructor availability.
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Parents are welcome to either stay or drop off.
Depending on class size and seating availability, parents are welcome to wait for their child’s class to end in either our waiting area (open to our art classroom) or in one of our empty classrooms.