Artist + Art Educator

Nan Onkka is a licensed K-12 art educator with 10 years of traditional classroom experience and additional experience teaching students of all ages both online and in-person.

Currently, Nan teaches occasional courses at Grand Marais Art Colony.

Nan Onkka's hands are shown rolling out ink onto a carved wooden block. She is working in her studio.

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Find out if Nan is teaching a class near you! Follow the link to see a list of events.

Events

Printmaking Blog

  • Woodcut Printmaking Supplies

    Woodcut Printmaking Supplies

    If you are ready to dive into woodcut printmaking and need supplies, this list is for you! These are the supplies I first purchased when I started woodcut printmaking, many...

    Woodcut Printmaking Supplies

    If you are ready to dive into woodcut printmaking and need supplies, this list is for you! These are the supplies I first purchased when I started woodcut printmaking, many...

  • Basic Block Printing Supplies

    Basic Block Printing Supplies

    Block printing is a very accessible art activity for artists of all ages. Below you'll find my recommendations for basic block printing supplies.

    Basic Block Printing Supplies

    Block printing is a very accessible art activity for artists of all ages. Below you'll find my recommendations for basic block printing supplies.

Art Activities for Kids Blog

  • Free Winter Watercolor Lessons for Kids

    Free Winter Watercolor Lessons for Kids

    In 2021 I worked with the Grand Marais Art Colony to create a series of three watercolor classes for local elementary students in Cook County, MN. The series was intended...

    Free Winter Watercolor Lessons for Kids

    In 2021 I worked with the Grand Marais Art Colony to create a series of three watercolor classes for local elementary students in Cook County, MN. The series was intended...