SCRAP in a Box

Petra Schumann has taught art to elementary and middle school students for over a dozen years.  Currently, she is the art instructor at a public elementary school in Pacifica.  Through her carefully designed lessons, Petra’s students experience the joys of creating with a variety of media, from watercolor to ceramics to repurposed materials.  Petra enjoys introducing students to artists from around the world while inspiring them to do their best work.

Petra has been a maker since childhood and currently works primarily in fiber arts.  Born in Germany and raised in New Hampshire, Petra earned her BA from Harvard and an MA from UCLA.

Sebastian Petersen is an Illustration graduate of the California College of the Arts, and a practicing fine artist. He has spent several years working in government programs and private sector groups teaching art to a wide range of students and community members. He lives on the coast with his partner, and his puppy, working on illustrations, and beach combing for art projects. 

Josie Licavoli, a multimedia artist and educator from the Bay Area, explores diverse cultural identities, drawing from her mixed-race heritage. Inspired by San Francisco, the California coast, and various art forms such as music and literature, her work delves into human experiences, merging personal introspection with collective knowledge. Josie's art bridges private and public realms, inviting viewers to engage with the rich tapestry of Filipino and American culture, fostering connection and dialogue.

Her teaching philosophy is centered in community, experimentation and student led projects. 

Josie received her BA in 2022 in Studio Art (painting) and Art Education from Cal Poly Humboldt. She is also the current Filipinx Teaching Fellow at Root Division. 

Naima Eckhardt de Camargo is a multimedia artist and dancer from Berkeley. She graduated with a BFA and minor in Arts Education from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2023, before returning to the Bay Area to continue her practice. Drawing inspiration from folk art, nature, and childhood, her work explores themes of multiculturalism, and the creation of a personal mythology. With years of experience working with children in art and summer camp settings, she is passionate about empowering the youth through creativity, critical thinking, and dialogue.