Tina, Owner and Designer
Founder Tina Allyson, has a vision and wants to share her creative outlet with others, one community at a time. Having experience teaching crafting within her community, Tina created SCRAP U & Artistry Too, a studio designed to teach new and creative forms of art classes to children & adults.
Tina has lived in Hillsborough for over 19 years and has always been an active member of her community but when her dream of opening an art studio became a reality it opened up a whole new world of art to our community!
"I got the teaching bug when my friend Maryann asked me to create and teach a scrapbooking program for Amsterdam School's enrichment program. I fell in love with the program and returned every year there after. Being creative is my passion, I love to watch students try new things, grasp new concepts and apply them to school projects and at home in their own freestyle art! The kids are excited to share their masterpieces and I am always amazed at how talented and expressive children are or how often I've heard a parent remark that they didn't know their children were that talented"!
"I have always wanted a Studio where people stop in, take a class, do some freestyle art, take creative risks, hang out and meet new people. Art is not only therapeutic but socially, a great tool to bring people together. Scrap U & Artistry Too is a safe space, both personally and professionally for every guest who enters. Our warm, inviting climate is most important to me. I want each of our guests (adult and children alike) to have the opportunities to experience new, amazing art programs and learn a variety of different art mediums from talented professionals in their craft that they would not otherwise get to experience. Hillsborough has not had a one-stop shopping location for all their artistic needs and now they do!
Tina's commitment to support her community comes from years of volunteer and non-profit work. Tina's resume of volunteerism includes many organizations including but not limited to: Hillsborough's Cultural Arts Commission, Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Safe & Sound Somerset as well as coordinating family events & fundraisers throughout Hillsborough School's.
In 2008, Tina founded a non-profit organization called, Care to Share Support Network, that worked with families of children with special needs throughout Somerset County. During the lifespan of the charity, Tina was recognized for her work and significant contributions to Hillsborough's Special Education Department. Tina received several proclamations from Hillsborough Township, tas well as an award from the radio station, Magic 98.3 for “Women Who Make Magic” and in 2009 Tina received New Jersey's Somerset County "Women of the Year" for Volunteerism.
Tina has lived in Hillsborough for over 19 years and has always been an active member of her community but when her dream of opening an art studio became a reality it opened up a whole new world of art to our community!
"I got the teaching bug when my friend Maryann asked me to create and teach a scrapbooking program for Amsterdam School's enrichment program. I fell in love with the program and returned every year there after. Being creative is my passion, I love to watch students try new things, grasp new concepts and apply them to school projects and at home in their own freestyle art! The kids are excited to share their masterpieces and I am always amazed at how talented and expressive children are or how often I've heard a parent remark that they didn't know their children were that talented"!
"I have always wanted a Studio where people stop in, take a class, do some freestyle art, take creative risks, hang out and meet new people. Art is not only therapeutic but socially, a great tool to bring people together. Scrap U & Artistry Too is a safe space, both personally and professionally for every guest who enters. Our warm, inviting climate is most important to me. I want each of our guests (adult and children alike) to have the opportunities to experience new, amazing art programs and learn a variety of different art mediums from talented professionals in their craft that they would not otherwise get to experience. Hillsborough has not had a one-stop shopping location for all their artistic needs and now they do!
Tina's commitment to support her community comes from years of volunteer and non-profit work. Tina's resume of volunteerism includes many organizations including but not limited to: Hillsborough's Cultural Arts Commission, Organization for Autism Research (OAR), Safe & Sound Somerset as well as coordinating family events & fundraisers throughout Hillsborough School's.
In 2008, Tina founded a non-profit organization called, Care to Share Support Network, that worked with families of children with special needs throughout Somerset County. During the lifespan of the charity, Tina was recognized for her work and significant contributions to Hillsborough's Special Education Department. Tina received several proclamations from Hillsborough Township, tas well as an award from the radio station, Magic 98.3 for “Women Who Make Magic” and in 2009 Tina received New Jersey's Somerset County "Women of the Year" for Volunteerism.
Denise Carr - Sewing Instructor
Denise is a freelance seamstress and sewing teacher with over 30 years of experience specializing in apparel, home décor and costumes. After spending much of her youth learning from her very talented sewing mom and working in a fabric store, she earned her BS in Marketing from Bloomsburg University and her MBA from Temple University. While working in the corporate world she continued to follow her passion for sewing until her sewing client base took over full time. That passion she is happy to share with “children of all ages”. See our programs page for Denise's class schedule.
Amrita Sahrawat - Drawing & Painting Instructor
Amrita has an Associates Degree if Fine Art and graduated Phi Theta Kappa Honors. She also holds a Bachelors of Science Degree and a Masters in Business Management. Amrita has been teaching art to children and adults for years. Her passion for teaching and helping others learn drawing and painting makes Amrita the calm, skilled teacher she is. Visit our programs page for Amrita's class schedule.
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Hannah Allocco - Drawing & Painting Instructor
My name is Hannah Allocco, I am a current student at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. I am pursuing a Bachelors of Fine Arts for both Visual arts and Graphic Design. My main concentration is painting but I am well-versed in many different artistic skills including sewing, embroidery, drawing, photography and design. I’ve been working with children since my junior year of high school and I am excited to work for Scrap U where I can share my love for art with so many talented aspiring artists!
Kira Federici- Drawing & Painting Instructor
Kira is a 2022 honors graduate from Raritan Valley Community College with a passion for creativity and learning. They have had an interest in art for as long as they can remember and enjoy trying to master new and different mediums. They have been working with children since age 12 and strive for every child's creativity to bloom in their own unique way. Kira believes that everyone has a creative side and they are determined to help everyone's inner artist shine!
Richard Green - Comic Artist |
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Rich Green has been a practicing artist for 16 years; he attended the Joe Kubert School and Comics Experience to learn all things comics. He taught how to draw comics at the Arts Council of Princeton and created a self-published comics anthology called "The Zen Carnival." In 2022 Rich Green was published in the Panelsmiths Presents: Cosmic Journeys Volume 1. Also, Rich studied figure drawing closely with Michael Hampton, the author of "Figure Drawing: Design and Invention." Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richgreenartist/
Annika West - Art Coordinator
My name is Annika West and I'm a high school student in the National Art Honors Society program and Art Club. I love to draw and paint, and my favorite mediums are acrylic paint, colored pencils, and watercolor. I enjoy painting in a variety of styles, whether it be cartoon or realism. Outside of drawing and painting, I also enjoy sewing, crafting, bullet journaling, and anything creative.
Nithilia Sengottuvelan - Art Coordinator
Nithila is currently a student at Hillsborough High School, and is working on an art portfolio. Her passion for art started 10 years ago, and has been a big part of her life ever since. She mainly focuses on painting with watercolor, gouache, and acrylic, but also is skilled in drawing, sculpting, and origami. She looks forward to working for Scrap U and inspiring young artists!
Susan Niedt - Special Events Instructor
Susan Niedt is a Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki I and Reiki II, and a Certified Positive EFT Practitioner. She studied Aromatherapy at Aromahead Institute and Aromatic Wisdom Institute. She is an active member of NAHA. Her love of plants and their unique healing properties brought her to the world of Aromatherapy, through which she discovered that combining both the therapeutic and energetic properties of essential oils with EFT and Reiki protocols, deeper levels of healing can be experienced. Susan teaches Yoga, Jewelry Making and Aroma Therapy classes with Scrap U!
Sabrina McLean - Mindfulness & Art Instructor
Sabrina McLean, B.A. Psychology, Certified Mindfulness teacher, a passionate entrepreneur with a mission to awaken people to their potential while simplifying the path to behavior change. Founder of MindfullyBri.com, Sabrina shares stories, education and support on the journey of self exploration. Her tools are crafted with the intention to help people love, heal, and grow through the seasons of life.
Sabrina has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, wellness, and personal development for over 6 years, specializing in emotional regulation, stress reduction, and expanding levels of consciousness. As a mindfulness teacher, writer, and intuitive healer, she specializes in spreading awareness via multimedia content on self-compassion, mindful living, and mind-body wellness. Her intention is to offer wisdom and guidance, leading you inward and helping you cultivate a mindful life one choice at a time.
Sabrina has been teaching mindfulness, meditation, wellness, and personal development for over 6 years, specializing in emotional regulation, stress reduction, and expanding levels of consciousness. As a mindfulness teacher, writer, and intuitive healer, she specializes in spreading awareness via multimedia content on self-compassion, mindful living, and mind-body wellness. Her intention is to offer wisdom and guidance, leading you inward and helping you cultivate a mindful life one choice at a time.
Itoko Kobayashi - Origami Instructor
Itoko came from Japan. She loves to share her origami art work with others. She started her craft working exhibitions, fairs, and finally by teaching others. Itoko loves to see others reaction to her work, especially of children. She wants people to know the possibility of creativity with paper. See our programs page for Itoko's class schedule.
Maureen Grotz - Special Events Artist
I've lived in New Jersey all my life. I met my husband in High school, he's been my rock with helping me reach my dreams in owning my own business. We have a daughter named Emma who is our sunshine! I've been making art for as long as I can remember. When I was a little girl I would enjoy watching my uncle draw cartoon characters on placemats when we'd go out to dinner. You can say he started my interest in art. I started with just making doodles or scribbling lines on paper, seeing creatures come out of the lines. As I got older I signed up for drawing, cartoon & animation , sculpting classes. I love how art is constantly challenging me. Art has helped me keep an open mind. Things don't always turn out the way you want and that's ok.
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Tiffany Bates - Studio Assistant
Tiffany is a current student at Rider University, majoring in entrepreneurial studies while minoring in event planning. She has always had a passion for DIYS and crafts, owning a successful Etsy business since 2019 titled "TiffanysPaperStudio". On her online platform she sells customized party supplies ranging from handmade cupcake toppers to paper flowers. Her main goal is "for an event to become an experience".
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